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More Women Needed at the Foreign Policy Table, Experts Agree at Georgetown Qatar Conference

21 April 2024

A global dialogue hosted by Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) emphasized the role of gender-informed strategies and gender diversity within international institutions to drive better and more equitable foreign policy…

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Prominent Diplomats and Experts to Examine Gender in Foreign Policy at Georgetown Qatar’s Hiwaraat Conference

17 April 2024

“Gender in Foreign Policy,” Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q)’s Hiwaraat conference on April 18 on campus, is timely and topical. The conference will consider how to improve foreign policy and…

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Hiwaraat Series Continues with “On Palestine” Symposium

7 March 2024

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) hosted a public symposium, “On Palestine,” on March 7, bringing together leading Palestinian voices and Middle East scholars. The timely discussions centered on the themes…

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Global Forum Sparks Dialogue on Energy’s Role in Shaping a Sustainable Future

12 December 2023

The connection between energy infrastructure, the environment, and lived experiences in the region was the focus of the closing plenary of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q)’s “Global Energy Cultures” forum…

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Global Energy Cultures Forum Illuminates Intersections of Art, Academia, and Social Dynamics

10 December 2023

The interconnections between energy, culture, and society in the pursuit of equity and sustainability was one of the themes on the first day of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q)’s engaging…

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Conference at Msheireb Museums Offers Creative Look at Energy and Global Cultures

7 December 2023

Exploring the unique relationship between energy and cultures, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), in collaboration with Msheireb Museums, will bring together academic and artistic perspectives as it opens a public,…

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Energy Cultures Conference Set to Explore Everyday Energy Experiences

4 December 2023

The Center for International and Regional Studies at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is partnering with Msheireb Museums to host an international forum under the theme “Global Energy Cultures: How…

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Malcolm Gladwell at Water Conference: Solving the Crisis Requires Bravery and Urgent Drive To Make Changes

12 November 2023

With the security of our global water supply threatened in the face of climate change and increasing demand, finding solutions requires the type of risk-taking, urgent action, and networking required…

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Water Conference Identifies Regional Solutions and Concerns Ahead of COP28 Conference

12 November 2023

Outcomes from GU-Q’s “Sustaining the Oasis” Hiwaraat conference are poised to be a catalyst for shaping new dialogues, collaboration, and research partnerships around water security and climate change, both within…

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Afghanistan Symposium Highlights Role of Education in Tackling Challenges

11 November 2023

Few areas are as critical to the future of Afghanistan as education, speakers noted at GU-Q’s “Afghanistan Regional Symposium: Confronting the Impasse,” but comprehensive efforts are needed for education to…

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“Sustaining the Oasis” Conference to Explore Pressing Challenges for the Region’s Water Security

9 November 2023

Addressing evolving water and climate challenges in the Gulf region, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will host a groundbreaking conference on November 12 and 13, centering the critical issue of…

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Fresh Insights and Solutions to Be a Major Focus at Afghanistan Regional Symposium

5 November 2023

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is set to host the “Afghanistan Regional Symposium: Confronting the Impasse” on November 11, creating a dynamic forum that will bring together scholars and practitioners…