Recent events across North Africa and the Middle East have fuelled hopes that the world may be witnessing the birth of new democracies with unprecendented levels of public participation on the ruins of long-standing autocracies. The political dynamics are complex and outcomes are uncertain. La Pietra Dialogues brings a panel of journalists who have been reporting from the region together - including Max Rodenbeck, The Economist´s Chief Middle East Correspondent; Bridget Kendall, BBC Diplomatic Correspondent; and Francesca Paci, La Stampa´s Special Middle East Correspondent - to share their insight into what is taking place on the ground, how recent crises are likely to unfold and their analyses of the prospects for long-term democratization in the region.
Program
April 27, 2011
6:00 p.m. Welcome Ellyn Toscano, Executive Director, NYU Florence Cristina Giacchi, Deputy Mayor for Higher Education, Research and Youth Policy, City of Florence Giuliano Da Empoli, Deputy Mayor for Culture, City of Florence
6:15 Round Table Discussion Max Rodenbeck, Chief Middle East Correspondent, The Economist Bridget Kendall, Diplomatic Correspondent, BBC Francesca Paci, Special Middle East Correspondent, La Stampa Moderated by: Marcella Simoni, Professor, NYU Florence
8:00 Closing Remarks
April 28, 2011
8:00 a.m. Student breakfast with Max Rodenbeck NYU Students will join Max Rodenbeck to continue the conversation about recent developments in the Middle East and to hear his experience reporting from the region and views on the journalism profession over breakfast at Villa la Pietra (open to students only)
