In this follow-up video to the Center's Post-Pandemic Inclusive Economic Recovery in MENA workshop, participant Nader Kabbani comments on what MENA region governments have learned from the COVID crisis and whether those governments have improved their policies since the pandemic. Following those thoughts, he elaborates on the need for more regional and sub-regional economic cooperation.

Discover the future of higher education as experts discuss the lasting impacts of the pandemic on online and blended learning in the latest episode.

Explore how the US-Southeast Asia relationship can be strengthened on security, trade, and cooperation with Prashanth Parameswaran and Gatra Priyandita.

Can smart cities be equitable and sustainable? Michael Carroll and Jane Macfarlane discuss the impact of data, technology, and smart transportation.

MENA faces a growing food security crisis due to rising prices, wars, and distribution challenges. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed, and Andy Fisher discuss solutions.

Discover how responsible businesses can drive ethical, sustainable solutions in MENA. Christina Bache and Nicolas Rouhana discuss promoting 'positive peace' in this episode.

Explore data-driven policy in megacities with Elvan Erginli and Alex Armlovich, focusing on urban planning, climate, and heritage in Istanbul and NYC.

Bayan Tal and Fatima Bahja discuss new media, new challenges for journalists, and rebuilding trust in journalism after COVID-19.

Turkey is struggling to balance Ukraine on the one hand, with which it has been developing lucrative economic and military ties; and Russia on the other, which is a critical supplier of natural gas and a significant trade and security partner. Complicating this balancing act even further are Turkey’s commitments to NATO, juxtaposed with President […]

As the last U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan on August 31st, many questions remain about the future of Afghanistan and its relations with the international community. The takeover by the Taliban has implications for the country's internal stability and security, as well as for neighboring countries and beyond. What went wrong? What should we expect in Afghanistan next? What will be the global consequences of Afghanistan's transition? To discuss these issues and to look back on the current history of Afghanistan, the Young Professionals in International Relations talk series hosted Haluk Karadağ, assistant professor at Başkent University in Ankara, Turkey, on September 15, 2021.