The first six months of 2011 witnessed the most dramatic and potentially revolutionary change across the Arab world in nearly a century. Virtually every regime faces far-reaching popular demands for profound political change. This transformation may take various directions, but the Middle East will never be the same. Following extended visits to both Israel and revolutionary Egypt this past summer, Dr. Taylor, Professor of Religion and Islamic Studies at Drew University will offer his assessment of the rapidly changing dynamics in the region and present his insights into the prospects of greater democracy in the Arab world, the peace process and the future role of the U.S. in the region.
