Lectures tagged "Muslim"


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Murder in the Name of Honor
Murder in the Name of Honor
Rana Husseini
November 6, 2009
00:39:10
Journalist, feminist, and human rights defender Rana Husseini discusses her new book Murder in the Name of Honor: The True Story of One Woman's Heroic Fight Against an Unbelievable Crime.
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge II
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge II
Robert Labaree
October 29, 2009
00:45:11
Following a panel discussion about cultural, historical, religious, and musical aspects of the Jewish-Sufi collaborations in Turkey from the 16th to the 20th centuries, an ensemble of Jewish and Muslim vocalists and instrumentalists play examples of relevant musical repertoire.
Jews and Sufis: A Sacred Bridge I
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol
October 29, 2009
00:48:51
A panel of scholars speak on cultural, historical, religious, and musical aspects of the Jewish-Sufi collaborations in Turkey from the 16th to the 20th centuries. This event was produced by the DUNYA Organization, under the direction of Mehmet Ali Sanlikol.
Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the 21st Century
James Orbinski
October 21, 2009
00:59:29
Physician and humanitarian James Orbinski discusses his new book, An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the Twenty-First Century. During his medical school days, James Orbinski journeyed to Rwanda on a year-long research trip.
US-Pakistan Relations: The Way Forward (Part 2)
Ahsan Iqbal
October 17, 2009
00:49:05
Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir and Pakistan Muslim League's information secretary Ahsan Iqbal identify visible gaps in US-Pakistan foreign policy and present a framework for future cooperation.
Using Soft Power in Pakistan (Part 2)
John F. Tierney
October 17, 2009
00:54:15
Foreign relations and health care experts discuss how increased US assistance to Pakistan could make a real difference in improving the lives of the people at the grass roots. The panel outlines the state of Pakistani health and education, and discusses Pakistan's major challenges in health care.
US-Pakistan Relations: The Way Forward (Part 1)
Ahsan Iqbal
October 17, 2009
00:54:49
Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir and Pakistan Muslim League's information secretary Ahsan Iqbal identify visible gaps in US-Pakistan foreign policy and present a framework for future cooperation.
Ambassador Haqqani on US-Pakistan Relations
Husain Haqqani
October 17, 2009
00:29:12
Husain Haqqani, Pakistan's ambassador to the US, discusses the role he is playing in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations, as well as the role of the US in promoting democratic norms in Pakistan.