The Struggle for Democracy in Turbulent Times:

Practical Solutions for U.S. Policy 
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF ISLAM AND DEMOCRACY

Call for Paper Proposals


The Struggle for Democracy in Turbulent Times:

Practical Solutions for U.S. Policy



CSID's 15th Annual Conference

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Washington DC


 
Four years ago, at CSID's 10th Annual Conferences, all of the discussions and recommendations centered around the hope that democracy could one day take hold in the Middle East and North Africa. Today, in response to the popular uprisings that erupted throughout the region and demanded political, economic, and social changes, the United States has been pushing a fragmented and often unclear agenda as it continues to adjust its relationships and policies with the changing political landscape in the MENA region.

In its ongoing efforts to support the establishment of democracies in the Arab and Muslim World, CSID's 15th Annual Conference will bring together the best minds to work toward developing practical solutions to the challenges facing the region.  Focusing on Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Syria and neighboring countries, this conference will address the political, economic, and social challenges these countries face, and compile clear and concise policy recommendations and solutions for the region.

At this critical juncture, the United States must develop a set of policies that is more coherent, comprehensive, and in line with the values of liberty and democracy. This is no easy task, to be sure, but we cannot afford to lose sight of the task at hand and risk greater destabilization and radicalization.
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Paper proposals are welcome from prospective participants who will speak to the conference title: "The Struggle for Democracy in Turbulent Times: Practical Solutions for U.S. Policy" and focus either on one or more of the four countries (Tunisia, Egypt, Libya, and Syria), or more broadly on U.S. policy and its relations with the MENA region.


Paper proposals are not to exceed 400 words, are Due by 9 am EST on Monday, May 19, 2014, and should be sent to:


Dr. William Lawrence
Chair, Conference Program Committee
E-mail: conference2014@islam-democracy.org


Selected speakers must cover their own travel and accommodations to participate in the conference, and pay the conference registration fee by June 1, 2014. Travel grants of $500 are available for selected speakers and panelists coming from outside North America.



 


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