2008 Conference Proceedings Published

2008 Palestine Center Annual Conference
"The U.S. and the Arab World: An Assessment of American Policy in the Middle East"

At the 2008 Palestine Center Annual Conference in October, "The U.S. and the Arab World: An Assessment of American Policy in the Middle East," a wide array of experts analyzed United States foreign policy towards the Middle East during the last eight years and the challenges facing the next U.S. president. Speakers included:

Mr. Chris Hedges (transcript)
Ambassador Philip C. Wilcox
Ambassador Mokhtar Lamani
Dr. Michael C. Hudson
Dr. Hamid Dabashi
Dr. Michael Dunn
Mr. Mark Perry
Mr. Anthony Shadid
Mr. Paul Findley

(For transcripts of Shadid and Findley's speeches)

The proceedings have been published on the website.[LINK down]

The website also features video of the speakers and panels. [LINK down]

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VIDEOS & TRANSCRIPTS: 2008 Palestine Center Conference

This year's annual Palestine Center conference, "The US and the Arab World: An Assessment of American Policy in the Middle East," was illuminating and provided attendees a comprehensive overview of US policy in the region. It was held at the Palestine Center in Washington, DC on 10 October, 2008.

Watch the conference videos.

Some transcripts are online as well. Former New York Times journalist Chris Hedges, discussed American foreign policy, Islamophobia and religious fundamentalism. Washington Post journalist, Anthony Shadid and former Congressmen Paul Findley wrapped up the conference with a discussion of the Bush legacy and where US foreign policy in the Middle East should go next.

More transcripts will follow soon.

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