Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is preparing to lead a series of discussions on shared global challenges and the geopolitical events shaping today’s world.
Dubbed the Hiwaraat Conference Series after the Arabic word for dialogues, the inclusive platform brings together scholars, policymakers, diplomats, and government officials from around the world to contribute innovative solutions to a wide range of global and regional issues.
The series will cover a variety of themes ranging from the 2003 Iraq war, the history of Islamophobia and its current iterations, and the ongoing challenges surrounding Afghanistan, to the future of water security in the Gulf region and the social and cultural dynamics shaping the global energy landscape.
Fresh perspective
According to GU-Q Dean Dr Safwan Masri, Hiwaraat will serve as a discussion platform that leverages the university’s position as a beacon of intellectual exchange and collaboration to address past and current challenges from a fresh perspective.
As GU-Q Dean, I am thrilled to announce the launch of Hiwaraat, a thought-provoking series of signature Georgetown events that introduces a fresh, practice-focused format, distinct from traditional academic assemblies.
Dr Masri said that their mission is to bring together distinguished experts and accomplished practitioners for action-oriented discussions that yield real outcomes. He shared that for the upcoming inaugural conference, which will delve into the ongoing impact of the 2003 US invasion of Iraq, a notable former Iraqi statesman is set to take the stage as keynote speaker, joined by diplomats, scholars and international media figures.
The first conference in the series, titled The Invasion of Iraq: Regional Reflections, assesses the conflict’s profound geopolitical and socioeconomic repercussions that continue to reverberate across the globe twenty years later.
Convened by Dr Masri, in collaboration with the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS), the three-day conference will kick off on 14 September at the Four Seasons Hotel Doha.
Foregrounding diverse Iraqi voices, the conference will feature high-profile speakers from the US and MENA region for a comprehensive exploration of two decades of political, economic, and social upheaval in the region, and the obstacles that continue to confront future generations in Iraq.
Live Arabic and English translations will be available throughout the conferences.
To register and for more details about the conference, including the full list of participants and the schedule of panels, visit hiwaraat.qatar.georgetown.edu.
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