Seminar: Magt og Politik i det kommende Mellemøsten

TIME: Tuesday, 30 October, 15.00 – 16.30

VENUE: Danish Institute for International Studies, Main AuditoriumStrandgade 71, ground floor, Christianshavn, 1401 Copenhagen K

The initial euphoria of the ‘Tahrir Square’ has now been replaced by difficult domestic struggles between the military, Islamist parties, and liberal forces in many Arab states.

TIME: Tuesday, 30 October, 15.00 – 16.30

VENUE: Danish Institute for International Studies, Main AuditoriumStrandgade 71, ground floor, Christianshavn, 1401 Copenhagen K

The initial euphoria of the ‘Tahrir Square’ has now been replaced by difficult domestic struggles between the military, Islamist parties, and liberal forces in many Arab states.

These struggles are driven by deep-seated conflicts revolving around questions of identity, citizenship and religion, coming to the fore in the continuing battle over the making of the constitution, the role of religion in politics, and questions of fundamental human rights.

The regional level is also marked by new struggles, identities and alliances. A new type of Arab identity and “Arabism” may be in making, just as old Arab institutions such as the Arab League has been given a new role.

Power is also shifting hands. Iran and Hizbullah, which for nearly a decade have rallied popular Arab support, are now losing ground and popularity, whereas Egypt and Turkey are playing leading roles.

Speakers:
– Ellen Lust, Associate Professor, Yale University
– Helle Malmvig, Senior Researcher, DIIS
– Jakob Mathias Wichmann, Partner, JMW Consulting
– Flemming Rose, Journalist and Foreign Editor, Jyllands-Posten

Programme:

5.00-15.05: Introduction

15.05-15.20: Ideology and Transitions in the Arab World: Lessons from Egypt and Tunisia; Ellen Lust, Associate Professor, Yale University

15.20-15.35: New Regional Alliances, Norms, and Identities in the Middle East; Helle Malmvig, Senior Researcher, DIIS

15.35-15.50: Elections in Egypt, Islamism and the Role of Ideology; Jakob Mathias Wichmann, Partner, JMW Consulting

15.50-16-30: Open Discussion

Chair: Flemming Rose, Journalist and Foreign Editor, Jyllands-Posten

The seminar will be held in English.

Please note that the doors will be closed at 15.00 after which entry will not be possible.

Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Please use the online registration form on the website no later than Monday, 29 October at 12 noon.

Please await confirmation by e-mail from DIIS for participation.