The Middle East has long been a cauldron of conflict and differing perspectives. Learn how multiple administrations addressed it, and the personal toll of those decisions. What was it like to experience a hijacking? How did a member of the Syrian elite become an activist during the Arab Spring?

Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)  
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Loubna Mrie, Mimi Nichter, Daniel Zoughbie
Moderator: Bruce Wright
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Beach Fleischman, Harry and Ann McGovern

Global disorder and increased warfare have led to uncertainty, with long-term alliances at risk and the wisdom of U.S.foreign policy in doubt. Today our authors will share insights about current global affairs and ponder where we might be headed in the future. (Unfortunately, Alexander Vindman will not participate in this session as originally planned.)

Integrated Learning Center Room 130 (Seats 143, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Renata Keller, Daniel Zoughbie
Moderator: James Carouso
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Sara Cohen, The Neymeyer Family, Research Corporation for Science Advancement