Scholars to discuss recent developments in Arab World

"Revolution in the Arab World: The Morning After," a discussion by observers who witnessed some of the monumental changes in the Arab world during the past year, is scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, in Davis Auditorium, Palamountain Hall.

Admission is free and open to all.

The program will feature remarks by Steve Negus, a veteran Middle East reporter, and Sumita Pahwa, an academic specializing in Egyptian Islamism. Negus will discuss "Rebels and Regime Change in Libya," drawing on first-hand observations of events in Benghazi and Tripoli, from which he recently returned. He will share insight on Libya's new rebel-led government and what a post-Qaddafi Libya may look like. 

Pahwa's piece of the program, titled "Islamists in Post-Revolution Egypt: Careful What You Wish For," will focus on how the Muslim Brothers and Salafi movements have shifted gears after the revolution. She'll discuss the role of religion in a democratic Egypt.

Negus and Pahwa first shared their research and observations in a conversation during the winter on the day that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak stepped down. Their information helped a packed auditorium of listeners gain insight into the developments that later became known as the Arab Spring. The Sept. 27 event is sponsored by Skidmore's Department of Government.