Workshop on: “The EU: Between Common Policies and International System”

The Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Institute of International Studies announces the holding of a symposium featuring students, faculty and professionals at Birzeit University entitled: “The EU: Between Common Policies and International System” This event is based on a course offered this semester by IALIIS “The European Union: Unique Phenomenon”. Twelve students will present their research papers, to be commented by experts.  

Location:  Development Studies Building, First Floor, Room number 104.

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2014.

Time: 8:30- 2:00.

(Simultaneous translation is available)

 

8:30 – 9:00

Registration

 

9:00 – 9:20

Workshop Opening

 

10 minutes

Samia Halileh: Vice President for Community Outreach- Birzeit University: Words of Greeting.

10 minutes

Abdul Karim Al-Barghothi: Director, IALIIS:  Introduction.

9:20 – 10:35

First Session: The EU:  Towards Common policies.

 

7 minutes

Raed Bader, (Birzeit University): Chair.

8 minutes

Thaer Yousef, Birzeit University: Determinants of Defense and Security Policy of  The EU.
Abstract

8 minutes

Ghadir Issa, Birzeit University: European Policies and Immigration.
Abstract

8 minutes

Yuad Jaradat, Birzeit University: EU: Women and Leadership.
Abstract

8 minutes

Mai Barakat, Birzeit University: Democracy and the Copenhagen Political Criteria.
Abstract

8 minutes

Lars Gaiser, Arnold-Bergstraesser-Institut, University of Freiburg. Commentator.

8 minutes

Ahmad Nufal: Professor of Political Science at Yarmuk University. Commentator.

20 minutes

Open Discussion

10:35 – 10:50

Break

10:50 – 12:05

Second Session: The EU and International Politics.

 

7 minutes

Ahmad Nufal, (Yarmuk University): Chair.

8 minutes

Husam Qerqti, Birzeit University: The EU: Space and Borders.
Abstract

8 minutes

Badia Hussein, Birzeit University: The EU and Russia: Challenges and Crises among Neighbors.
Abstract

8 minutes

Manal Hassouna, Birzeit University:  On the Inevitability of the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP).
Abstract

8 minutes  

Amani Al-Sharif, Birzeit University: The Importance of Economic Unity to the EU’s International Influence.
Abstract

8 minutes  

Nayef Abu Khalaf: Professor of Political Science at An-Najah National University: Commentator.

Abstract

8 minutes

Lourdes Habash: Professor of Political Science at Birzeit University. Commentator.

20 minutes

Open Discussion

12:05 – 12:20

Break

 

12:20 – 1:35

Third Session: The EU and Palestine.

 

7 minutes

Nayef Abu Khalaf, ( An-Najah National University ): Chair.

8 minutes

Mirvat Osta, Birzeit University: The EU and the Arab–Israeli Conflict.
Abstract

8 minutes  

Hiba Shqirat, Birzeit University: European Assistance to the Palestinian Authority.
Abstract

8 minutes  

Iman Ziada, Birzeit University: European Assistance, Between Incentives and Constraints: The Case of Occupied Palestine.
Abstract

8 minutes  

Diab Al-Basha, Birzeit University: The European Mission to Support the Palestinian Police.

Abstract

8 minutes

Ahmad Azem: Professor of International Studies at Birzeit University. Commentator.

8 minutes

Ghada Al-Madbouh: Professor of Political Science at Birzeit University. Commentator.

 

 

20 minutes

Open Discussion

1:35 – 2:00

Raed Bader, (Birzeit University): Concluding Remarks.

 

2:00 – 3:00

Lunch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RSVP at ialiis@birzeit.edu, or by calling us at: 02-2982939 (Phone- Fax) possibly before Thursday 5/6/2014