Mortara Center for International Studies

Hadar Susskind discusses the value of an alternative lobbying group to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

Paula Newberg, director of the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy, discusses U.S. efforts in Afghanistan and the role Pakistan plays.

Joanna Lewis, an assistant professor of science, technology and international affairs, discusses renewable energy and policy development in China.

General Montgomery Meigs, professor of strategy and military ops, discusses U.S. military efforts and strategy in the Middle East.

William McGreevey, Ph.D., associate professor of international health at the School of Nursing & Health Studies, discusses the costs associated with the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.

Jeffrey Anderson, director of the BMW Center for German and European Studies, discusses the impact of the fall of the Berlin Wall 20 years later.

Czech President Vaclav Klaus speaks at Georgetown about the 20th Anniversary of the Berlin Wall and his fears of the present-day buildup of central power in Europe.

Lecture by Hans-Dietrich Genscher, Former Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany

The former prime minister of Spain, Jose Maria Aznar, discusses 9/11, 3/11, the scourge of relativism, and why Turkey should not be accepted in the European Union.

The Hon. Kapil Sibal talks about the expansion of India’s education infrastructure and opportunities for foreign universities.

In the opening session of day two of the Common Word conference, religious leaders discuss pluralism in Islam and Christianity as well as how to counter prejudices against these two religions.

In the second session of day two of the Common Word conference, religious leaders discuss the role of religion in violence and in peace building. How do we better understand both religion and violence, and religion and peace building? What are the major issues and best practices in counteracting religious extremism? How can religious authorities and community leaders de-legitimize extremism and acts of violence and terrorism?

In the third Panel of day 2 of a Common Word, panelists talk about the role of faith in informing the work and missions of international NGO's. How are traditional theological foundations for love of neighbor interpreted and applied in response to neighbors in today’s global community? In what ways has this understanding informed Muslim-Christian relations in the work of major international NGOs?

A summary and wrap-up discussion of the previous four panels, the moderators invite participants to reflect on the issues explored and the future of inter-faith dialogue between Muslims and Christians. How are traditional theological foundations for love of neighbor interpreted and applied in response to neighbors in today’s global community? In what ways has this understanding informed Muslim-Christian relations in the work of major international NGOs?

The opening session of 'A Common Word Between Us and You,' a two-day conference at Georgetown University where global leaders gathered to discuss and develop concrete proposals to advance global peace and security between Muslim and Western societies.

Associate Dean of Georgetown’s Foreign Service School, James Reardon Anderson discusses the current state of relations between the U.S. and China.

Peter Pfeiffer, a German professor and director of the European Studies Certificate Program, addresses questions about the history and impact of the Berlin Wall.

Associate Professor in the School of Foreign Service, Michael Green, discusses the nature and significance of Japan’s most recent elections.

Hoffman, visiting assistant professor of government, discusses emerging democracies across the globe.

Paul Pillar, Director of Graduate Studies at the Center for Peace and Security Studies, discusses the role of U.S. foreign policies and actions in the Middle East.

Faith Complex is a show about the collision of religion, politics and art. Faith Complex is a joint production of Georgetown University's Program for Jewish Civilization and the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs, and it airs weekly at WashingtonPost.com

The Library Associates and Georgetown University's Press welcomed alumnus Steven Ward (MA'92), senior intelligence analyst with the Central Intelligence Agency and author of Immortal: A Military History of Iran and Its Armed Forces

a panel on social entrepreneurship as a catalyst for reducing poverty and strengthening economies in the developing world.

Simon Cohen, founder and managing director of Global Tolerance, explores the power of the media to influence perceptions about faith in society in the parallel between September 11, 1906, when Gandhi first deployed his method of nonviolent resistance, and the attacks on September 11, 2001.

Part 2 of a 4-part series on the relationship between Evangelical Christians and Muslims. Panelists discuss the possibility of respect between these two great traditions and religious respect in general.

Part 3 of a 4-part series on the relationship between Evangelical Christians and Muslims. Panelists discuss the potential for reconciliation between these two great religious traditions.

Part 4 of a 4-part series on the relationship between Evangelical Christians and Muslims. Panelists discuss the potential of religious freedom in the modern world from the perspective of these two great traditions.

Part 1 in a 4-part series on the relationship and interactions between Evangelical Christians and Muslims. Panelists come from a variety of perspectives to discuss what divides and unites these two traditions.

In this episode of Faith Complex, host Jacques Berlinerblau speaks with Professor An-Na'im of Emory University about Islam and the secular state.

In this episode of Faith Complex, host Jacques Berlinerblau talks with the Regional Director, Washington, DC of the Anti-Defamation League about modern anti-Semitism.

Jacques Berlinerblau, host of Faith Complex, talks with Asra Nomani about her experience trying to reform her mosque in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Professor Jacques Berlinerblau talks with Asra Nomani, a journalist and the subject of a PBS documentary entitled, 'The Mosque in Morgantown.' The discussion is a part of the series 'Faith Complex.'

The CEO of National Geographic, Mr. John Fahey, will speak on his professional experiences and environmental issues.

A Lecture by C.H. Tung, Chairman of the China-United States Exchange Foundation

Helen Suzman, the iconic South African leader who devoted her life to the fight against apartheid, is the focus of a graphic panel exhibition HELEN SUZMAN: Fighter for Human Rights at the Galleria of the Inter-Cultural Center, Georgetown University, Washington, DC, from March 21-April 20, 2009.

Katherine Benton-Cohen, assistant professor of history, discusses her latest book “Borderline Americans: Racial Division and Labor War in the Arizona Borderlands.”

Andrew Natsios, distinguished professor in the School of Foreign Service, discusses development in Darfur and his recommendations to policymakers regarding the situation in Sudan.

School of Foreign Service professor Susan Martin discusses major immigration issues, particularly how the economic crisis is affecting refugees and displaced persons around the globe.

What options are available for policymakers given the deteriorating situation in Sudan?

Georgetown University hosts a discussion on the future of NATO featuring His Excellency Jose Maria Aznar, the Honorable John R. Bolton, Fred Kempe and Angela Stent.

Angela Stent, director of the Center for Eurasian, Russian and East European Studies, comments on the importance of repairing the US-Russian relationship, which has reached its lowest level since the end of the Cold War.

Ambassador Mark Dybul and Dr. Peter Mugyenyi discuss their work on the global HIV/AIDS crisis and their perspectives on the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

Innovations in clean technology have implications that extend far beyond our borders and stretch to the most remote corners of the developing world.

Georgetown and Financial Times host a panel on Economic Crisis and Global Challenges, moderated by Chrystia Freeland, U.S. Managing Editor of Financial Times.

Daniel Byman, Director of the Georgetown University Center for Peace and Security Studies, hosts a discussion with Jim Talent and Graham Allison, members of the WMD Commission.

Professors Bruce Hoffman, Tristan Mabry and Shareen Joshi came together to provide possible explanations and to discuss the background of the Mumbai attacks on November 26, 2008.

Building on her latest book, 'Memo to the President: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership,' former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright discusses foreign policy facing the Obama administration.

School of Foreign Service professor Charles King discusses the causes and consequences of the recent Russia-Georgia conflict.

School of Foreign Service professor Cory Welt discusses the causes and consequences of the recent Russia-Georgia conflict.

School of Foreign Service professor Scott Taylor discusses Zimbabwe's struggling economy and government structure, and Georgetown's new Africa Interest Network (GAIN).

School of Foreign Service professor Victor Cha discusses North Korea and his new book.

School of Foreign Service professor Robert Sutter discusses U.S.-Asia relations, the topic of his new book.

University Professor and Founding Director of the Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding John Esposito discusses the current state of relations between Islam, Europe and the United States.

Psychology professor Fathali Moghaddam discusses terrorism and global conflict resolution.

T. Boone Pickens, founder and chairman of BP Capital Management, discusses his major energy policy proposal, The Picken Plan, at Georgetown University.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg answers questions from Georgetown President John J. DeGioia and from students, faculty and staff about Wall Street and the current economic crisis.

School of Foreign Service professor Victor Cha discusses China's current role in the world and the significance of hosting the Olympics in Beijing.

School of Foreign Service professor Robert Sutter discusses China's current role in the world and the significance of hosting the Olympics in Beijing.

Business professor Pietra Rivoli discusses China's current role in the world and the significance of hosting the Olympics in Beijing.

Security studies professor Daniel Byman discusses the role of U.S. foreign policies and actions in the Middle East.

School of Foreign Service professor Samer Shehata discusses the role of U.S. foreign policies and actions in the Middle East.

Government professor Robert Lieber discusses the role of U.S. foreign policies and actions in the Middle East.

Rupert Murdoch, chairman and chief executive officer of News Corporation, discussed the changing news media landscape.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice visited the Hilltop to urge a transformation of U.S. diplomatic efforts to incorporate broader civilian involvement in tandem with military actions.

Rabbi David Rosen, President of the International Jewish Committee on Interreligious Consultations speaks about the Jewish response to Nostra Aetate, the Declaration on the Relation of the Church to Non-Christian Religions.

Dr. William F. Vendley, Secretary General, World Conference of Religions for Peace speaks about multi-religion actions for peace in the 21st Century.

Father Jaeger gives an address entitled "The Catholic Church and the Jewish State."

Kjell Magne Bondevik, former Prime Minister of Norway, speaks in Riggs Library about the possibility of interreligious understanding in the 21st Century.

Dr. Heschel of the Department of Religion at Dartmouth College, speaks in Riggs Library about the current state of Catholic-Jewish relations and the continuation of interfaith understanding.