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The American Islamic Congress leads a monthly speakers series on Muslim affairs, sponsored by the Congressional Religious Freedom and Anti-Terrorism caucuses, designed to inform Congressional leaders, Capitol Hill staffers, and the Washington policy community.
 Tuesday, May 6, 2008
121 Cannon Building, Capitol Hill
12 p.m. – Lunch provided
Three years ago, over a million Lebanese peacefully revolted in the streets of Beirut, calling for democracy and sovereignty. Today, that dream is shattered, and political reform is besieged by internal factions and regional actors whose agenda extends beyond Lebanon. What is causing the deadlock and inability to elect a new president? What is the role of Muslim states in light of last month's Arab summit? And how can the US help the Lebanese achieve democracy and sovereignty?
Featuring:
Firas Maksad: Executive Director, Lebanon Renaissance Foundation
Sheikh Marouf Rahal:
Lebanese Shiite Shari'a judge
Tony Badran:
Research Fellow, Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
David Schenker: Senior Fellow, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Moderated by:
Hussain Abdul Hussain: Washington Correspondent, Al Rai newspaper (Kuwait)
Event Media Coverage:
NOW Lebanon, Al-Mustaqbal, Al Rai
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