Copyright 2010 Middle East Forum Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:53:34 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Lecture Recordings from the Middle East Forum. http://www.meforum.org/audio/ webmaster@meforum.org webmaster@meforum.org en-us Middle East Forum Lecture Recordings from the Middle East Forum. Lecture Recordings from the Middle East Forum. Middle East Forum webmaster@meforum.org No http://www.meforum.org/2599/egypt-persecution-of-copts http://www.meforum.org/2599/egypt-persecution-of-copts (Magdi Khalil) Magdi Khalil is an Egyptian-born human rights activist and prominent figure on Arabic media, such as Al Jazeera and Al Ahram. He is director of the Middle East Freedom Forum, an Egyptian think-tank that campaigns for human rights, secularism, and democracy. On February 26, Mr. Khalil addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call on the situation of Egypt's Copts. ... Fri, 26 00:00:00 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST No Magdi Khalil is an Egyptian-born human rights activist and prominent figure on Arabic media, such as Al Jazeera and Al Ahram. He is director of the Middle East Freedom Forum, an Egyptian think-tank that campaigns for human rights, secularism, and democracy. On February 26, Mr. Khalil addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call on the situation of Egypt's Copts. ... Magdi Khalil is an Egyptian-born human rights activist and prominent figure on Arabic media, such as Al Jazeera and Al Ahram. He is director of the Middle East Freedom Forum, an Egyptian think-tank that campaigns for human rights, secularism, and democracy. On February 26, Mr. Khalil addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call on the situation of Egypt's Copts. ... http://www.meforum.org/2584/detoxifying-islamists http://www.meforum.org/2584/detoxifying-islamists (Haras Rafiq) Haras Rafiq is a director of CENTRI, an organization focused on countering extremism at the operational level. A regular commentator appearing in mainstream media, Mr. Rafiq is also co-founder of the Sufi Muslim Council and has been a "cultural ambassador" for the UK government's Projecting British Islam initiative. On January 27, Mr. Rafiq addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call on the subject of de-radicalization. When his six-... Wed, 27 00:00:00 Jan 2010 10:00:00 EST No Haras Rafiq is a director of CENTRI, an organization focused on countering extremism at the operational level. A regular commentator appearing in mainstream media, Mr. Rafiq is also co-founder of the Sufi Muslim Council and has been a "cultural ambassador" for the UK government's Projecting British Islam initiative. On January 27, Mr. Rafiq addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call on the subject of de-radicalization. When his six-... Haras Rafiq is a director of CENTRI, an organization focused on countering extremism at the operational level. A regular commentator appearing in mainstream media, Mr. Rafiq is also co-founder of the Sufi Muslim Council and has been a "cultural ambassador" for the UK government's Projecting British Islam initiative. On January 27, Mr. Rafiq addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call on the subject of de-radicalization. When his six-... http://www.meforum.org/2533/political-correctness-fort-hood http://www.meforum.org/2533/political-correctness-fort-hood (Shannen Rossmiller) Shannen Rossmiller is a former judge and pioneer of cyber counter-terrorism. Her work has led to the capture of several Al-Qaeda operatives. Regarded an expert on spotting the signs of Islamist radicalization, she contributed to a 2008 Pentagon study — a study which, according to her, was not only ignored due to political correctness, but could have prevented the Fort Hood massacre. On December 15, Ms. Rossmiller addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. Ms.... Tue, 15 00:00:00 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST No Shannen Rossmiller is a former judge and pioneer of cyber counter-terrorism. Her work has led to the capture of several Al-Qaeda operatives. Regarded an expert on spotting the signs of Islamist radicalization, she contributed to a 2008 Pentagon study — a study which, according to her, was not only ignored due to political correctness, but could have prevented the Fort Hood massacre. On December 15, Ms. Rossmiller addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. Ms.... Shannen Rossmiller is a former judge and pioneer of cyber counter-terrorism. Her work has led to the capture of several Al-Qaeda operatives. Regarded an expert on spotting the signs of Islamist radicalization, she contributed to a 2008 Pentagon study — a study which, according to her, was not only ignored due to political correctness, but could have prevented the Fort Hood massacre. On December 15, Ms. Rossmiller addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. Ms.... http://www.meforum.org/2534/moderate-islam-western-ally-myth http://www.meforum.org/2534/moderate-islam-western-ally-myth (Daniel Pipes and Wafa Sultan) Can there be a truly moderate Islam compatible with liberal-democratic notions of human rights and democracy? Is "radical Islam" a modern phenomenon or is Islam itself inherently radical? Such were the questions addressed in a recent debate between Dr. Daniel Pipes, director of the Middle East Forum, and Dr. Wafa Sultan, a Syrian-born American psychiatrist. James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal moderated. Mr. Pipes began by emphasizing that he and Ms.... Tue, 01 00:00:00 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST No Can there be a truly moderate Islam compatible with liberal-democratic notions of human rights and democracy? Is "radical Islam" a modern phenomenon or is Islam itself inherently radical? Such were the questions addressed in a recent debate between Dr. Daniel Pipes, director of the Middle East Forum, and Dr. Wafa Sultan, a Syrian-born American psychiatrist. James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal moderated. Mr. Pipes began by emphasizing that he and Ms.... Can there be a truly moderate Islam compatible with liberal-democratic notions of human rights and democracy? Is "radical Islam" a modern phenomenon or is Islam itself inherently radical? Such were the questions addressed in a recent debate between Dr. Daniel Pipes, director of the Middle East Forum, and Dr. Wafa Sultan, a Syrian-born American psychiatrist. James Taranto of the Wall Street Journal moderated. Mr. Pipes began by emphasizing that he and Ms.... http://www.meforum.org/2488/the-muslim-world-needs-reform http://www.meforum.org/2488/the-muslim-world-needs-reform (Wafa Sultan) Wafa Sultan is a Syrian-born psychiatrist who immigrated to the U.S. in 1989. She is most well-known for appearing on Al-Jazeera in 2006 in a debate with sheikh Ibrahim Al-Khouli, when she delivered a memorable attack on Islam (which has since caused her to live in hiding). She just released a new book, entitled A God Who Hates. On October 20, Dr. Sultan addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. Islam is intrinsically destructive—that is Dr. Sultan's message.... Tue, 20 00:00:00 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST No Wafa Sultan is a Syrian-born psychiatrist who immigrated to the U.S. in 1989. She is most well-known for appearing on Al-Jazeera in 2006 in a debate with sheikh Ibrahim Al-Khouli, when she delivered a memorable attack on Islam (which has since caused her to live in hiding). She just released a new book, entitled A God Who Hates. On October 20, Dr. Sultan addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. Islam is intrinsically destructive—that is Dr. Sultan's message.... Wafa Sultan is a Syrian-born psychiatrist who immigrated to the U.S. in 1989. She is most well-known for appearing on Al-Jazeera in 2006 in a debate with sheikh Ibrahim Al-Khouli, when she delivered a memorable attack on Islam (which has since caused her to live in hiding). She just released a new book, entitled A God Who Hates. On October 20, Dr. Sultan addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. Islam is intrinsically destructive—that is Dr. Sultan's message.... http://www.meforum.org/2475/war-in-afghanistan http://www.meforum.org/2475/war-in-afghanistan (Joseph C. Myers) Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Myers, recently named the Deputy Director of the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force-Nexus Afghanistan, is a career Infantry and Foreign Area Officer with extensive overseas experience. He just completed one year of service as a political-military affairs officer in the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. On September 29, LTC Myers addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call from Afghanistan. ... Tue, 29 00:00:00 Sep 2009 10:00:00 EST No Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Myers, recently named the Deputy Director of the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force-Nexus Afghanistan, is a career Infantry and Foreign Area Officer with extensive overseas experience. He just completed one year of service as a political-military affairs officer in the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. On September 29, LTC Myers addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call from Afghanistan. ... Lieutenant Colonel Joseph C. Myers, recently named the Deputy Director of the Combined Joint Interagency Task Force-Nexus Afghanistan, is a career Infantry and Foreign Area Officer with extensive overseas experience. He just completed one year of service as a political-military affairs officer in the U.S. embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. On September 29, LTC Myers addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call from Afghanistan. ... http://www.meforum.org/2439/new-middle-east-polling-data http://www.meforum.org/2439/new-middle-east-polling-data (Adam Pechter) Adam M. Pechter, a former deputy publisher of the Middle East Quarterly, is the President and CEO of Pechter Middle East Polls, LLC, a firm based in Princeton, NJ. Before his involvement in Middle East affairs, Mr. Pechter had a nine year career in New Jersey politics and government.... Thu, 13 00:00:00 Aug 2009 10:00:00 EST No Adam M. Pechter, a former deputy publisher of the Middle East Quarterly, is the President and CEO of Pechter Middle East Polls, LLC, a firm based in Princeton, NJ. Before his involvement in Middle East affairs, Mr. Pechter had a nine year career in New Jersey politics and government.... Adam M. Pechter, a former deputy publisher of the Middle East Quarterly, is the President and CEO of Pechter Middle East Polls, LLC, a firm based in Princeton, NJ. Before his involvement in Middle East affairs, Mr. Pechter had a nine year career in New Jersey politics and government.... http://www.meforum.org/2418/post-election-iran http://www.meforum.org/2418/post-election-iran (Ali Alfoneh) Ali Alfoneh is a visiting research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. A doctoral candidate in political science at the University of Copenhagen, Alfoneh researches civil-military relations in Iran, with a special focus on the role of the Revolutionary Guard. On July 21, Mr. Alfoneh addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. Alfoneh began his talk by stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran is in disarray.... Tue, 21 00:00:00 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST No Ali Alfoneh is a visiting research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. A doctoral candidate in political science at the University of Copenhagen, Alfoneh researches civil-military relations in Iran, with a special focus on the role of the Revolutionary Guard. On July 21, Mr. Alfoneh addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. Alfoneh began his talk by stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran is in disarray.... Ali Alfoneh is a visiting research fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. A doctoral candidate in political science at the University of Copenhagen, Alfoneh researches civil-military relations in Iran, with a special focus on the role of the Revolutionary Guard. On July 21, Mr. Alfoneh addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. Alfoneh began his talk by stating that the Islamic Republic of Iran is in disarray.... http://www.meforum.org/2173/islamists-work-the-system http://www.meforum.org/2173/islamists-work-the-system (Steven Emerson) Steven Emerson is a leading authority on Islamic extremist networks and their activities, from violent jihad to stealth jihad. The founder and executive director of the Investigative Project on Terrorism, Emerson has testified before Congress on numerous occasions and regularly assists government agencies with combating radical Islam. On June 4, 2009, he spoke to the Middle East Forum in New York City about the future of jihad. ... Thu, 04 00:00:00 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST No Steven Emerson is a leading authority on Islamic extremist networks and their activities, from violent jihad to stealth jihad. The founder and executive director of the Investigative Project on Terrorism, Emerson has testified before Congress on numerous occasions and regularly assists government agencies with combating radical Islam. On June 4, 2009, he spoke to the Middle East Forum in New York City about the future of jihad. ... Steven Emerson is a leading authority on Islamic extremist networks and their activities, from violent jihad to stealth jihad. The founder and executive director of the Investigative Project on Terrorism, Emerson has testified before Congress on numerous occasions and regularly assists government agencies with combating radical Islam. On June 4, 2009, he spoke to the Middle East Forum in New York City about the future of jihad. ... http://www.meforum.org/2163/iranian-presidential-elections http://www.meforum.org/2163/iranian-presidential-elections (Patrick Clawson) Patrick Clawson is deputy director for research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and a leading specialist on Iran. He has authored or edited more than two dozen books and monographs, including The Last Resort: Consequences of Preventive Military Action against Iran, with Michael Eisenstadt. He holds a doctorate in economics and speaks Persian. On June 4, Mr. Clawson addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. ... Thu, 04 00:00:00 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST No Patrick Clawson is deputy director for research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and a leading specialist on Iran. He has authored or edited more than two dozen books and monographs, including The Last Resort: Consequences of Preventive Military Action against Iran, with Michael Eisenstadt. He holds a doctorate in economics and speaks Persian. On June 4, Mr. Clawson addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. ... Patrick Clawson is deputy director for research at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and a leading specialist on Iran. He has authored or edited more than two dozen books and monographs, including The Last Resort: Consequences of Preventive Military Action against Iran, with Michael Eisenstadt. He holds a doctorate in economics and speaks Persian. On June 4, Mr. Clawson addressed the Middle East Forum via conference call. ...