Max Rodenbeck, chief Middle East correspondent for the Economist, will speak Thursday, Feb. 6, on the topic 鈥淢iddle East in Transition.鈥� 听The event will be held at 3 p.m. in the Cape Florida Ballroom of the 麻豆原创 Student Union.
A writer for the Economist since 1989, Rodenbeck covers the Middle East region from Morocco to Iran and has reported on a wide range of topics including business, politics, pop culture and ter颅rorism. 听In addition, Rodenbeck鈥檚 work has fueled many popular discussions about the Middle East, and he has participated as a speaker at a variety of international forums. 听He is considered one of the foremost experts on today鈥檚 Middle East, and in addition to a wide readership in the Economist, he is regularly used as a source for the international media on all matters related to the region.听
Rodenbeck鈥檚 presentation is sponsored by the Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd Program for Strategic Research and Studies, which aims to advance public knowledge and awareness about issues of interest to both the United States and Saudi Arabia, including bilateral relations, security, culture and the economy. 听The program sponsors or co-sponsors public presentations by distinguished scholars and practitioners, an annual forum, student fellowships and research activities.
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