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Draft Agenda
U.S. ISLAMIC WORLD FORUM
February 16th -18th, 2008
Doha, Qatar |
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SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 16TH, 2008 |
| Time /
Hall |
Events |
09:00 12:30
Hotel Lobby |
Registration |
| 09:00 10:30
11:00 - 12:30
Fatah Al-Khear 1&2 |
Informal Networking Sessions
Arts and Culture Leaders
Science and Tech Arab World Report Advisory Panel
Women Leaders
Faith Leaders |
12:30 13:30
Al-Mukhtasar 1&2 |
Welcome and Networking Luncheon
Free for Networking |
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13:30 15:00
Al-Mukhtasar |
Polling Roundtable *
U.S. and Islamic World Opinion: Latest
Findings of How We See Each Other
Moderator:
- Shibley Telhami Anwar Sadat Chair for International
Peace and Development, University of Maryland, United States
Panelists:
- Steven Kull Director, Program on International Policy
Attitudes, United States
- Dalia Mogahed Executive Director, Gallup Center for
Muslim Studies, United States
- Khalil Shikaki Director, Palestinian Center for Policy
and Survey Research, Palestine |
15:00 16:00
Fatah Al-Khear 1&2 |
Press
Briefing *
Goals of the U.S.- Islamic World Forum
Speakers:
- Mohammed Abdullah Mutib Al-Rumaihi Assistant Foreign
Minister for Follow-Up Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Qatar
- Stephen R. Grand Director, Project on U.S. Relations
with the Islamic World, Saban Center for Middle East Policy
at Brookings, United States |
18:00 18:30
Al- Wasail Foyer |
Welcome Reception |
18:30 19:00
Al- Wasail 1,2&3
19:00 - 20:00 |
Opening Plenary *
New Directions: The Opportunities and
Challenges Ahead in the U.S.-Muslim World Relationship
Welcoming Remarks :
- Martin Indyk Director, Saban Center for Middle East
Policy at Brookings, United States
Opening Address :
- Sheikh Hamad bin Jasim bin Jabr Al Thani, Prime
Minister-Minister of Foreign Affairs, Qatar
- His Excellency. Hamid Karzai President, Islamic Republic
of Afghanistan
Opening Session
At a time of political change and uncertainty,
what are the opportunities and constraints facing political leaders
in charting a new direction in the relationship between the United
States and the Muslim world?
Speakers :
- Madeleine Albright Former Secretary of State, United
States
- Ali Babacan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of
Turkey
- Zalmay Khalilzad Permanent Representative to the United
Nations, United States |
20:00 22:00
Al-Mukhtasar 1&2 |
Dinner
and Roundtable Discussion *
Addressing the Conflicts that Divide
Us
What are the challenges and
opportunities facing the United States and the Muslim world,
particularly with regard to Iraq, Iran, Darfur and the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Is it simply a factor of
leadership, or are there deeper issues? How might the Muslim
world and a new American administration meet half-way?
Moderator:
Mithat Bereket - Senior Correspondent, CNN Turk TV, Turkey
Panelists:
- Saeb Erekat Chief Negotiator, Palestinian Authority,
Palestine
- William J.Fallon - Commander, U.S. Central Command, United
States
- Alpha Oumar Konare - Chairperson, African Union Commission |
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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY
17TH , 2008 |
09:00 10:30
Al- Wasail 3
Al- Wasail 1
Al- Wasail 2 |
Task
Forces: Session One
1. Security Dialogue:
A Strategic Look at U.S.-Muslim World
Security Relations
What were the major trends and
events over the last year that shaped security and
perceptions of security between the U.S. and Muslim world?
What do these trends and events project for the next 1-5
years? What are the key challenges and important events that
we should prepare for over the next 1-5 years?
Convener:
- Peter W. Singer Senior Fellow and Director, 21st Century
Defense Initiative, Brookings Institution, United States
Presenters:
- M.J. Akbar Editor-in-Chief, The Asian Age, India
- Kurt Campbell CEO, Center for New American Security,
CSIS, United States
2. Governance, Religion and
Politics Dialogue:
The Influence of External Actors on
Political Reform
Can outside actors play a role in
driving political reform in the Muslim world? If so, under
what circumstances?
Convener:
- Shibley Telhami Anwar Sadat Chair for International
Peace and Development, University of Maryland, United States
Presenters:
- Jason Brownlee Assistant Professor of Government,
University of Texas Austin, United States
- Saad Eddine Ibrahim Chairman, Ibn Khaldon Center for
Development Studies, Egypt
- Rami Khouri Director, Issam Fares Institute for Public
Policy and International Affairs, Lebanon
- Stephen D. Krasner Professor of Political Science,
Stanford University, United States
3. Human Development and Social
Change Dialogue:
Joint Development and Common Security
What are the linkages between
human development and political development, democracy and
social stability? Why should the West in general and the
U.S. in particular care about human development in the
Muslim world?
Convener:
- Hady Amr Fellow and Director, Brookings Doha Center,
United States
Presenters:
- Hala Bsaisu Latouf Minister of Social Development, Hashemite
Kingdom of Jordan
- Francis Fukuyama Professor of International Political
Economy, Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International
Studies (SAIS), United States |
| 10:30 11:00 |
Coffee
Break |
| 11:00 12:30
Al- Wasail 3
Al- Wasail 1
Al- Wasail 2 |
Task
Forces: Session Two
1. Security Dialogue:
A Security Framework for the Gulf
How can stability in the Gulf
region be ensured? If Iran goes nuclear, how should the
U.S. and states in the region react? Is there a role for new
institution or organization in the region?
Presenters:
- LTG. David Barno Director, Near East South Asia Center
for Strategic Studies (NESA Center), National Defense
University, United States
- Mehran Kamrave Director, Center for International and
Regional Studies, Georgetown University, School of Foreign
Service, Qatar
2. Governance, Religion and
Politics Dialogue:
Reform within Political Islam.
What are the different strategies
that Islamist actors pursue in response to efforts toward
reform? What are the likely outcomes?
Presenters:
- Marc Lynch Associate Professor of Political Science,
George Washington University, United States
- Diaa Rashwan Director, Comparative Politics Unit, Al-Ahram
Center for Political and Strategic Studies, Egypt
3. Human Development and Social
Change Dialogue:
Would a Muslim World Human
Development Report Make Sense?
What are the priorities for
nations at different stages of development in the Muslim
world? What is the best way intellectual and political
framework for the creation of a report on Muslim world human
development?
Presenters:
- Katherine Marshall Director, Development Dialogue on
Ethics and Values, The World Bank, United States
- Maen F. Nsour CEO, Jordan Investment Board, Jordan |
12:30 14:00
Al-Mukhtasar 1&2 |
Lunch
Free for Networking |
14:00 15:30
Al-Mukhtasar 1&2
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Plenary III *
Looking Ahead: A Muslim World
Perspective
With a new U.S. administration soon to take office, what
does the Muslim world want and expect of the United States?
Moderator:
- Joe Klein Columnist, TIME, United States
Panelists:
- Ziad Abu Amr President, Palestinian Council on Foreign
Relations
- Amr Khaled Chairman, Right Start Foundation, Egypt
- M. Din Syamsuddin Chairman, Muhammadiyah, Indonesia |
| 15:30 16:00
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Coffee Break |
16:00 17:30
Al- Wasail 2
Al- Wasail 3
Al- Wasail 1 |
Initiative Workshops: Session One
Muslim Minority Leaders
Re-Fortifying Western Muslim Space
What is the present condition of
Muslims in Western Societies, particularly with regard to
social, economic and political integration?
Moderator:
- Rokhsana Fiaz Director, The Change Institute, United
Kingdom
Presenters:
- Salam Al-Marayati Executive Director, Muslim Public
Affairs Council (MPAC), United States
- H.A. Hellyer Fellow, Centre for Islamic Studies,
University of Oxford, United Kingdom
- Farah Pandith - Senior Advisor, Bureau of European and
Eurasian Affaires, Department of State, United States
Science and Technology Leaders
The Evolving Knowledge Society: US and
Muslim World Perspectives
Are the United States and Muslim
countries succeeding in building 21st century knowledge
societies? What are the potential obstacles and
opportunities? How can the United States and the Muslim
world collaborate to advance mutual interests in science,
technology, and innovation?
Convener:
- Kristin Lord Associate Dean, Elliott School of
International Affairs, The George Washington University,
United States
Presenters:
- Kamel Ayadi- President, World Federation of Engineering
Societies, Tunisia.
Arts and Culture Leaders
Mightier than the Sword: The Arts as a
Bridge between the United States and the Muslim World.
What are the most effective models and "best practices" for
cultural interaction and collaboration between the US and
the Muslim World? What are the potential opportunities and
challenges? What kinds of roles should corporations,
universities, cultural institutions and donors play in this
relationship?
Convener:
- Cynthia P. Schneider- Distinguished Professor in the
Practice of Diplomacy, Georgetown University.
Presenters:
- Kristina Nelson Consultant, United States
- Mohammed Youssry Consultant, Egyptian Refugee
Multicultural Council, Egypt |
| 19:00 22:00 |
Social
Dinner
Tajen Restaurant (Souq Waqif) |
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MONDAY, FEBRUARY
18TH, 2008 |
| 09:00 10:30
Al-Wosail 2
Al-Wosail 3
Al-Wosail 1 |
Initiative Workshops: Session Two
1. Muslim Minority Leaders
Bridging the Divide
How can Minority Muslims appear or
qualify as "authentically" Muslim, and play a constructive
bridging role with the wider Muslim world while at the
same time remaining integrated in to the West?
Moderator:
- Akram Baker Chairman, Brandicate Consultants, Palestine
Presenters:
- Sherman Jackson Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies,
University of Michigan, United States
- Amr Khaled Chairman, Right Start Foundation
International, Egypt
- Ahmed Younis - Senior Analyst, Center for Muslim Studies,
The Gallup Organization, United States
2. Science and Technology Leaders
Building the Knowledge Society:
Initiatives and Leaders
What is the status of science and
technology engagement in US- Muslim world relations? What
role does the private sector play? How could it play a
stronger role in the future?
Presenters:
- Beriwan Muslih Al-Khailany Consultant, Ministry of
Higher Education, Kurdistan Regional Government, Iraq
- Alexander Dehgan - Office of the Science Advisor to the
Secretary of State, Department of State, United States
- Kausar Tanveer Naim- Consultant, OIC Standing Committee on
Scientific and Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH) Pakistan
3. Arts and Culture Leaders
Leveraging the Potential of Arts
How can we best leverage the potential of new technologies
for publication and distribution of new creative material?
How can we increase distribution of creative products from
Muslim world in the West? How can we enhance cultural
entrepreneurship and opportunities to earn revenue thorough
the arts?
Presenters:
- Benjamin Chavis President and CEO, Hip-Hop Summit Action
Network (HSAN) United States
- Joshua Fouts Co-CEO and Chief, Global Strategist,
Dancing Ink Productions, United States
- Mohamed Gohar CEO, Video Cairo SAT, Egypt
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| 10:30 11:00
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Coffee Break |
| 11:00 12:30
Al-Wosail 3
Al-Wosail 1
Al-Wosail 2 |
Task
Forces: Session Three
1. Security Dialogue
The Status of the "War on Terrorism"
Has progress been made in efforts
against violent extremist groups like al Qaida? Or are they
just as strong (or stronger) than on 9-11? What are the
primary trends shaping this effort and what do they bode for
the next 5 years? What would an end of the war on
terrorism actually look like?
Presenters:
- Mohamed Jawhar- Chairman and CEO, Institute of Strategic
and International Studies (ISIS), Malaysia
- Gary Samore- Vice President and Director of Studies,
Council on Foreign Relations, United States
2. Governance, Religion and
Politics Dialogue
An Open discussion on Reform
Co-Chairs:
- Saad Eddin Ibrahim Chairman, Ibn Khaldun Center for
Development Studies, Egypt
- Shibley Telhami Anwar Sadat Chair for International
Peace and Development, University of Maryland, United States
3. Human Development and Social
Change Dialogue
Youth and Society
With 50% of the Muslim world under
the age of 23, and high levels of unemployment persisting in
many countries, how can we empower a generation of youth to
be critical thinkers and enter the global economy? What is
the role of technology and new media for youth and society?
Presenters:
- William Reese President, International Youth Foundation,
United States
- Soraya Salti Senior Vice President MENA, Junior
Achievement Worldwide, Jordan |
12:30 13:45
Al-Mukhtasar 1&2 |
Lunch
and Round table:
Plenary IV *
08 Candidates Foreign Policy Agendas
What are the likely implications of the 2008 presidential
elections for U.S. foreign policy with regard to the Muslim
world?
Moderator:
- Hafez al-Mirazi Vice Chairman, Sigma Media Group, Egypt
Panelists:
- Evan Bayh III Senator from Indiana, United States
Senates, United States
- Samuel R. Berger Chairman, Stonebridge International,
United States
- Richard N. Haass President, Council on Foreign
Relations, United States
- Susan E. Rice Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution,
United States
- Peter R. Rodman Senior Fellow, the Brookings
Institution, United States
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15:15 15:45
Al-Mukhtasar 1&2 |
Closing Remarks *
- Stephen R. Grand Director, Project on U.S. Relations
with the Islamic World, Saban Center for Middle East Policy
at Brookings, United States
- Carlos Pascual Vice President and Director of Foreign
Policy Studies at Brookings, United States |
16:00 17:30
Al- Wasail 1
Al- Wasail 2 |
Special Sessions
Managing Global Insecurity*
Priorities for a Strengthened Multilateral Security System
Presenters:
- Samuel R. Berger Chairman, Stonebridge International,
United States
- Bruce Jones Senior Fellow and Director, Center on
International Cooperation, United States
- Carlos Pascual Vice President and Director of Foreign
Policy Studies
at Brookings, United States
Faith Leaders Discussion- continued |
17:30 18:30
Al- Wasail 3 |
Book Launch *
Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think*
Presenters:
- John L. Esposito - Founding Director, Prince Alwaleed bin
Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown
University, United States
- Dallia Mogahed Executive Director, Gallup Center for
Muslim Studies, United States |
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