Building Peace in Times of War: Sharaka Speaking Tour

Open to all students, Jconnectors, and community members!

Sharaka (’Partnership’ in Arabic) group is working to shape a new Middle East, built on dialogue, understanding, cooperation and friendship. Sharaka provides nuanced regional perspectives, aiming to inform, reduce polarization and encourage a constructive and positive way forward for Arabs and Israelis.

This dynamic event from the Middle East and North Africa addresses current tensions in the region, regarding October 7th attack and aftermath, Israel-Hamas war, and the role of the Abraham Accords.

Speakers:

* Dan Feferman - Israel, Sharaka Executive Director, author, speaker, researcher and geopolitical expert

* Fatema Al Harbi - Bahrain, Sharaka Gulf Affairs Director, author and peace activist

* Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie - Bahrain, Sharaka Director of Political Affairs, political consultant, and author

* Youssef Elazhari - Morocco, Sharaka Morocco Director, marketing specialist, and civil society activist