The Arnold A. Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies presents:
"Radicalism in the Middle East: Perspectives from Egypt"
Ambassador Ahmed Farouk
Consul General of Arab Republic of Egypt in New York
Hosted by Stuart Gottlieb
Professor, SIPA; Member SIWPS
Instroductions by Dr. Mona El-Kouedi
Visiting Scholar, SIWPS
Thursday, April 6, 2017
12:15pm-2:00pm
1501 International Affairs Building
Behind the current overwhelming scene of radicalism and terrorism in the Middle East lies an old struggle between two competing ideologies: the first championed by reformers, who believe in the notion of modern nation state. The second sponsored by radicals, who call themselves awakeners, and believe in the establishment of the theological state. This lecture sheds the light on the contemporary manifestation of this struggle and the way forward.