Past Events

Year 2009

Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security StudiesRoyal United Services Institute for Defense and Security Studies July 3, 2009
Royal United Services Institute for Defense and Security StudiesIn his lecture, Dr. Ben-Meir will propose the policy options and hard choices facing both the new governments of the United Stat…
"The Last Option" The Chatham House July 2, 2009
Chatham HouseIn his presentation titled,"The Last Option," Dr. Ben-Meir will speak in detail on the prospects for a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace deal, addressing the timely oppor…
Progressive British MuslimsProgressive British Muslims June 30, 2009
Progressive British MuslimsProgressive British Muslims was founded to provide a voice for liberal Muslims living in the United Kingdom. It aims to tackle violent extremism by building a coalit…
Global Leader Series: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirNYU Center for Global Affairs at the Woolworth Building, 4th Floor April 21, 2009
Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange of views during these encounters offers opportunities to explore new policies …
Global Leader Series: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirNYU Center for Global Affairs at the Woolworth Building, 4th Floor March 12, 2009
Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange of views during these encounters offers opportunities to explore new policies …

Year 2008

Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirCENTER FOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS, New York University November 13, 2008
Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange of views during these encounters offers opportunities to explore new policies …
Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirCENTER FOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY October 23, 2008
Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange of views during these encounters offers opportunities to explore new policies …
A Discussion with Nigel AshtonCENTER FOR GLOBAL AFFAIRS, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY October 21, 2008
 Dr. Ben-Meir will be hosting a discussion with renowned author Nigel Ashton about King Hussein and his unique role in the Middle East. Ashton's new book, King Hussein of Jo…
Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirCenter for Global Affairs, NYU April 16, 2008
Date: April 16, 2008 Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange of views during these encounters offers opportunitie…
The 8th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development, and Free TradeDoha, Qatar April 13, 2008
 Dr. Ben-Meir will be attending the 8th Doha Forum on Democracy, Development, and Free Trade from April 13 through April 15, and will be speaking on the Arab Initiative.  
Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirCenter for Global Affairs, NYU April 1, 2008
Date: April 1, 2008 Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange of views during these encounters offers opportunities…
Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirCenter for Global Affairs, NYU March 26, 2008
Date: March 26, 2008 Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange of views during these encounters offers opportunitie…
The Middle East DisconnectNYU February 6, 2008
Wednesdays 10:00am-11:40am February 6 – April 16, 2008 This course will focus on the political, cultural, religious and ideological disconnect between East and West that have p…

Year 2007

Alon Ben-Meir Lecture: Why Syria MattersNYU Scandinavian House November 14, 2007
Overview: Syria matters not only because it is central to Arab-Israeli peace, but because Syria is key to the overall Middle East stability.
Global Leader Series: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirCenter for Global Affairs, NYU October 30, 2007
His Royal Highness Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al HusseinAmbassador of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the United States. In this engaging and provocative series, Alon Ben-Meir, professor …
Global Leader Series: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirCenter for Global Affairs, NYU October 16, 2007
The Honorable Urs ZiswilerAmbassador of Switzerland to the United States  In this engaging and provocative series, Alon Ben-Meir, professor of international relations, journalist, and aut…
Global Leaders Series: Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirCenter for Global Affairs, NYU October 2, 2007
The Honorable Al Belooshi Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the United States. In this engaging and provocative series, Alon Ben-Meir, professor of international relations, journali…
Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-Meir Center for Global Affairs at the Woolworth Building April 12, 2007
Guest: Ambassador Zahir Tanin, Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United NationsDr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange …
Global Leaders in Conversations with Alon Ben-MeirCenter for Global Affairs, NYU March 1, 2007
Guest: Dr. Hamid Al Bayati, Ambassador of Iraq to the United NationsDr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues. The exchange of views d…
U.S. Policy towards Israel-Palestine, 2006-2008: Expectations and RecommendationsAmerican Task Force on Palestine, Washington DC. January 23, 2007
The American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP) held a briefing at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington, D.C., ‘U.S. Policy Towards Israel-Palestine: 2006-2008, Expec…

Year 2006

Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-Meir Guest: The Honorable Imad Moustapha, Ambassador of Syria to the United States November 28, 2006
Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues and the policies our guests are designing to address them. Guest: The Honorable Imad Mo…
Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-Meir Guest: Terje Rød-Larsen, President of International Peace Academy November 1, 2006
Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues and the policies our guests are designing to address them.Guest: Terje Rød-Larsen, Pres…
Bush’s Policies in the Middle East: Disastrous MiscalculationsLitchfield, Connecticut October 15, 2006
In this presentation, Ben-Meir surveys major events in the Middle East during the past few years, discusses the Bush administration’s policies toward the region and offer some suggestion…
Global Leaders: Conversations with Alon Ben-Meir Center for Global Affairs, New York University September 20, 2006
Dr. Ben-Meir hosts leaders from around the world in conversations that probe critical global issues and the policies our guests are designing to address them.Guest: Ambassador Nabil Fahmy, Egy…
Workshop: Israeli West Bank ConversionArlington, Virginia July 19, 2006
No description available.
Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in the Middle East-The Pivotal Role of LeadershipNew York City July 17, 2006
UCEA Annual Conference, Executive Leadership Academic
Round-Table Discussion at Egypt Council of Foreign AffairsCairo Egypt June 26, 2006
No description available.
Round-Table Discussion at Cairo Peace AssociationCairo June 7, 2006
No descriptioin available.
U.S. Department of State, International Visitor Leadership Program May 26, 2006
No description available.
The Challenge of Democracy in the Muslim WorldWashington, D.C. May 5, 2006
CSID 2004 7th Annual Conference on Islam & Democracy
Round-Table Meeting with the Center for Strategic Research (SAM)Ankara, Turkey April 21, 2006
No description available.
America in the World 2006: Assessing the State of TerrorismCenter for Global Affairs, New York University March 31, 2006
All-day symposium on the state of terrorism
Panel Discussion: Turkey and the Middle EastNew York City March 21, 2006
No description available.
Round-Table Meeting with academic experts at Netanya Academic CollegeNetanya, Israel March 15, 2006
No description available.
U.S. Department of State, International Visitor Leadership Program February 27, 2006
No description available.
Global Leader Series: Conversation with Alon Ben-MeirNew York University February 23, 2006
Guest: Consul General Onhon
Panel Discussion: Why Turkey and Why Now?New York City February 2, 2006
Guests: Turkish Consul General Omer Onhon and Dr. Moshe Maoz, Professor of Middle Eastern studies at Hebrew UniversityModerated by Alon Ben-MeirWorld Policy Institute at the New School
Round-Table Discussion at Cairo Peace AssociationCairo, Egypt January 22, 2006
No description available.

Year 2005

Democratic Reform without UpheavalNew York University October 27, 2005
Brown Bag Lunch Series, Center for Global Affairs
Geopolitics of Energy: Terrorism and Energy DependenceNew York Mercantile Exchange September 28, 2005
No description available.
Round-Table Meeting at Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic StudiesCairo, Egypt September 8, 2005
No description available.
Round-Table Meeting at Economic Policy Research Institute, TEPAV/EPRIAnkara, Turkey September 6, 2005
No description available.
Round-Table Discussion at the Center for Strategic Research (SAM)Ankara, Turkey September 5, 2005
No description available.
Promoting Democracy and Human Rights in the Middle East-The Pivotal Role of LeadershipNew York City July 17, 2005
UCEA Annual Conference - Executive Leadership Academy
Knowing the Culture of the Other – A Window of Opportunity?Tuscon, Arizona May 29, 2005
AIS 21st Annual Conference
Round-Table Meeting with academic experts at Netanya College Netanya, IsraelNetanya, Israel January 26, 2005
No description available.

Year 2001

Prospects for a Shared Jerusalem April 5, 2001
Foundation for Middle East PeaceProf. Alon Ben-Meir, New University of Social ResearchProf. Rashid Khalidi, President, AJC, Director, Center for International Studies, University of ChicagoDan…

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