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MA in International Studies, University of Reading, UK; Arabic Language Certificate, Kuwait University. 2005-07, Director, American Center, US Embassy, Prague, in charge of public information programmes. 2007, Public Diplomacy Specialist, US Embassy in Baghdad, responsible for relations with Iraqi media and for a number of education and cultural projects. 2007, joined the Middle East and North Africa team, World Economic Forum, as a Global Leadership Fellow; since 2011, Head of Middle East and North Africa; since 2013, Senior Director.

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Middle East and North Africa

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Middle East and North Africa

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The Arab world is one of two opposing systems - one forward-looking, one traditional. How they interact is among the most important issues the region is facing today.

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Middle East and North Africa

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From the Algerian telecoms explosion to Emirati start-ups, Arab countries are closing the gap on bigger economies.

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After ISIS, how do we build a peaceful future for Iraq and Syria?

To avoid another conflict – or the rise of extremism even worse than Islamic State – Iraqi and Syrian governments must curb corruption and mend society.

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