November 2023
Stories: Faculty in top 2% of most-cited researchers; WISE participation; Dean’s events with Malcolm Gladwell, Ambassador Jonathan Wilks; Lloyd George Study Group on Global Governance symposium; Ibrahim Jaidah talk; Hiwaraat conferences on Afghanistan and water security in the region; talks on Palestine; University-level MUN; and crisis negotiation class; plus social media and statistics for November 2023.
Global Impact
Georgetown Leaders, Students, and Alumni Play Central Role at WISE 2023
The 2023 World Innovation Summit for Education, featuring leaders, alumni, and students from Georgetown University, called attention to the urgent need for creativity, policy, and innovation in redefining learning for the Artificial Intelligence era. Read more.
Stanford Study Ranks GU-Q Researchers Among Top 2% of Most-Cited
Three current and former GU-Q faculty and staff are among the top 2% of most-cited researchers in the world, according to a 2023 Stanford University study titled “Updated Science-wide Author Databases of Standardized Citation Indicators.” Read more.
Public Events
Malcolm Gladwell Discusses 21st Century Challenges with Dean Masri
At a special event hosted by GU-Q, bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell and GU-Q’s dean, Dr. Safwan Masri, embarked on an in-depth analysis of contemporary global issues, providing rich insights and perspectives for a public audience, including the university’s students of international affairs. Read more.
Ambassador Speaker Series Features UK Ambassador Wilks
With Qatar’s standing as a pivotal player in global diplomacy on the rise, the new Ambassador Speaker Series hosted by GU-Q offers the community in Qatar exclusive opportunities to interact with current and former diplomats, including British Ambassador to Qatar, HE Jonathan Wilks. Read more.
How the Global South Governs Holds Key to Solving Major World Problems, Say Experts
With global power rivalries making headlines across the world, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) brought together a group of experts from the Middle East, Asia, and Africa to interface with the Lloyd George Study Group on Global Governance, offering insight into inter-nation governance models from the global south. Read more.
Diplomat-in-Residence: Consider Diverse Stakeholder Needs
GU-Q offered a public lecture by Ambassador Androulla Kaminara, GU-Q Distinguished Diplomat-in-Residence for the 2023-2024 academic year. The event, “Practitioner’s Proposals on How to Enhance Diplomatic Practice,” offered a unique perspective on the evolution of diplomatic engagements in current international arenas. Read more.
Georgetown Contributes to Multiversity Discourse on the Global South
Led by Assistant Professor of International Law at GU-Q, Dr. Noha Aboueldahab, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) co-organized the conference “The Global South in an Era of Great Power Competition.” Read more.
Qatar’s Early Modern Period Shows Unique Arabian Deco Style, Says Architect Jaidah at Community Book Talk
As the skyline of Doha continues to expand with designs that reflect its unique heritage and forward-looking ambitions, the Indian Ocean Working Group at GU-Q invited award-winning author and architect Ibrahim M. Jaidah to present a lecture on Qatar’s early modern architecture. Read more.
Hiwaraat Conferences
Malcolm Gladwell at Water Conference: Crisis Requires Bravery and Urgent Drive
With the security of our global water supply threatened in the face of climate change and increasing demand, finding solutions requires the type of risk-taking, urgent action, and networking required to cure diseases and start the digital revolution. This was one of the messages at the opening session of GU-Q’s “Sustaining the Oasis: Envisioning the Future of Water Security” conference. Read more.
Water Conference Identifies Regional Solutions and Concerns Ahead of COP28
Outcomes from GU-Q’s “Sustaining the Oasis” Hiwaraat conference are poised to be a catalyst for shaping new dialogues, collaboration, and research partnerships around water security and climate change, both within the region and around the globe. Read more.
“Sustaining the Oasis” to Explore Challenges for the Region’s Water Security
Addressing evolving water and climate challenges in the Gulf region, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) will host a groundbreaking conference on November 12 and 13, centering the critical issue of water security at the intersection of human development and environmental sustainability. Read more.
Afghanistan Symposium Highlights Role of Education in Tackling Challenges
Few areas are as critical to the future of Afghanistan as education, speakers noted at GU-Q’s “Afghanistan Regional Symposium: Confronting the Impasse,” but comprehensive efforts are needed for education to truly be the vehicle for peace, prosperity, and social justice. Read more.
Fresh Insights and Solutions a Major Focus at Afghanistan Regional Symposium
GU-Q is set to host the “Afghanistan Regional Symposium: Confronting the Impasse” on November 11, creating a dynamic forum that will bring together scholars and practitioners from around the world to engage in meaningful dialogue. Read more.
Hiwaraat Series Puts Spotlight on Afghanistan’s Future and the Region’s Water Security
This November, GU-Q will continue to promote dialogue that shapes a sustainable future through its Hiwaraat Conference Series, with two events focused on regional issues that have global impact: the complex challenges facing Afghanistan and the future of water security in Qatar and the Gulf. Read more.
Palestine-related Talks
Dr. Norman Finkelstein Draws Crowds to GU-Q for Talk on Gaza
Speaking virtually at a live event in Doha, Dr. Finkelstein discussed “Gaza After October 7: One or Two Turning Points?” with the dean of GU-Q, Dr. Safwan Masri, and Associate Professor of History, Dr. Abdullah Al-Arian. Read more.
GU-Q’s Palestine Speaker Series Tackles Law’s Role in Conflict
GU-Q furthered the critical discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with its latest installment in the Palestine Speaker Series, a public lecture titled “Palestine and the Limits of the Law” featuring distinguished legal scholar, Professor Wadie Said. Read more.
Arabic Book Club Discusses Cultural Approaches to Understanding Palestine
At a recent Arabic Book Club event GU-Q, academics, researchers, practitioners, and those interested in Palestinian culture and arts came together for a discussion in Arabic about “The Palestinian Cause: Cultural Approaches.” Read more.
Student Learning and Success
GU-Q Launches First Collegiate MUN, Expanding Global Diplomacy Education at QF
GU-Q has marked a new milestone in its contributions to developing the next generation of leaders and fostering global understanding and peace-building by inaugurating the Georgetown Qatar Model United Nations (GQMUN) for university students, expanding its renowned Model United Nations program to the collegiate level. Read more.
Georgetown Campuses Collaborate to Lead Negotiation Simulation
Going beyond traditional classroom learning in order to equip students with the skills needed to navigate a complex world, GU-Q, in collaboration with the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University’s Walsh School of Foreign Service, recently held its flagship one-credit International Negotiation Simulation Program. Read more.