Great Decisions webcast: Egypt in the 21st Century

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

6:00-8:00pm, Porter 100, Gregg Hall

With elections scheduled for 2009, what factors will influence the path of this regional heavyweight?

Egypt has long played an important role in the Arab world while maintaining a strategic relationship with the U.S. With elections scheduled for 2009, how will Egypt deal with serious domestic issues, ranging from Islamic radicalism to food shortages? What factors will influence the path of this regional heavyweight?

Great Decisions, part of the Passport to Global Awareness course, is webcast by the World Affairs Council. For more information on Great Decisions 2009 - Discussion Groups, please visit the World Affairs Council of Pittsburgh website.