Throughout history, the Middle East has been locked in engagements with the West through crusades, wars, colonialism and terrorism. However, beyond the clichés and convenient facades lie many lesser known facets from economic transformation to climate change. This lecture series will give you a comprehensive overview of the region and its impacts on Singapore and the world.

An e-certificate of participation will be awarded to those who attain 75 per cent attendance (7 sessions) at the ME 101 Lecture Series 2023.

This series will be conducted weekly, both in person and online via Zoom, starting 17 August 2023, 5pm to 6.30pm SGT. All are welcome to participate. This event is free, however, registration is compulsory. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom details closer to the date of the event.

(Please indicate your choice of attendance upon registration. In-person attendance is limited to 50 pax per session on a first come first serve basis via registration.) 

Please find more details about the topics and speakers here.

(Part 1) Series Introduction: Developments in the Middle East: Why Singapore Should Care
by Mr Carl Skadian [Thursday, 17 August 2023]

(Part 2) Lecture #01 Geopolitical Competition in the Middle East: Great Power Competition – US, China and Russia in the Middle East
by Dr Jean-Loup Samaan [Thursday, 17 August 2023]

Lecture 1 slides here.