Lowell Lecture
GREAT DECISIONS Discussion Series: Islamic Awakening
Date & Time
Nov. 25, 2014
Location
Boston Public Library - Commonwealth Salon
700 Boylston Street Boston, MA 02116
Driving Directions
Speaker(s)
Jocelyne Cesari, Ph.D. Director of the Islam in the West Program, Harvard University; Author of "The Islamic Awakening: Religion, Democracy and Modernity" (Cambridge University Press, 2014)
Presenting Organization
Topics
The aftermath of the Arab Spring has resulted in unforeseen changes in the political landscape in many countries, especially regarding the role of Islam and democracy. How have the countries in the Maghreb reacted, including Tunisia, where the Arab Spring began? Is U.S. foreign policy adapting successfully to all of the changes in the region? Bring your questions to November's installment of Great Decisions!