The Program on Arab Reform and Democracy (ARD) speaker series seeks to promote critical discussions around questions of political change, social and economic rights, power and resistance in the countries of the Arab world. Scholars from across disciplines are invited to present new, innovative research that sheds light on the nuances of ongoing, salient developments and trends in the Arab world, while situating them in a rich historical context.
Unless otherwise stated, speaker series events will take place on Stanford University campus. Some events will be available for live streaming online.
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For all inquiries regarding the ARD speaker series, please contact ARD Associate-Director Hesham Sallam (hsallam@stanford.edu).
Events
The Unfinished Arab Spring Ten Years on: Where Are We Going?
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (Pacific)
The Archive Question: Power and Statecraft in Saudi Arabia
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM (Pacific)
The Social Origins of Egypt's Failed Market Making
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Pacific)
Reconciliations, Settlements, and the Making of Syria’s Illiberal Peace
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Pacific)
The United States: From Reluctant Democracy Support in the Middle East to Authoritarian Enabler
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Pacific)
The Rise of Women in Muslim Political Parties
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Pacific)
The Origins of the Egyptian Revolution of 2011
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (Pacific)