Throughout history, the Middle East has been locked in engagements with the West through crusades, wars, colonialism and terrorism. However, beyond the clichés and convenient facades lie many lesser known facets from economic transformation to climate change. This lecture series will give you a comprehensive overview of the region and its impacts on Singapore and the world.
An e-certificate of participation will be awarded to those who attain 75 per cent attendance (7 sessions) at the ME 101 Lecture Series 2023.
This series will be conducted weekly, both in person and online via Zoom, starting 17 August 2023, 5pm to 6.30pm. All are welcome to participate. This event is free, however, registration is compulsory. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom details closer to the date of the event.
(Part 1) Series Introduction: Developments in the Middle East: Why Singapore Should Care
by Mr Carl Skadian [Thursday, 17 August 2023]
(Part 2) Lecture #01 Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East: Great Power Competition – US, China and Russia in the Middle East
by Dr Jean-Loup Samaan [Thursday, 17 August 2023]
Lecture #02 Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East: Regional Realignment – Iran-Arab Relations: from Rivalry to Rapproachment (Zoom)
by Dr Asif Shuja and Mr Jacopo Scita [Thursday, 24 August 2023]
Lecture #03 Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East: Regional Realignment – Israel and Turkey: Non-Arab Regional Powerhouses in Changing Middle East
by Dr Jean-Loup Samaan [Thursday, 31 August 2023]
Lecture #04 Economic & Social Challenges in the Middle East: Climate Change in a Desert
by Dr Aisha Al-Sarihi [Thursday, 7 September 2023]
Lecture #05 Economic & Social Challenges in the Middle East: The Changing Gulf – Domestic Policies and Social Reforms
by Dr Clemens Chay [Thursday, 14 September 2023]
Lecture #06 Economic & Social Challenges in the Middle East: Whither Oil and Gas (Zoom)
by Dr Li-Chen Sim [Thursday, 21 September 2023]
Lecture #07 Economic & Social Challenges in the Middle East: Women and Youth – A Force for Change (Zoom)
by Dr Hanaa Almoaibed [Thursday, 28 September 2023]
Lecture #08 Economic & Social Challenges in the Middle East: Religion and Political Islam in the Middle East and its Impact on Southeast Asia
by Dr Norshahril Bin Saat [Thursday, 5 October 2023]
Closing Session – Lessons, Outlooks and Implications for Singapore
by Ms Michelle Teo [Thursday, 12 October 2023]
Registration Link: https://mei.nus.edu.sg/event/me-101-lecture-series-2023/