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    Attorney Noura Erakat Discusses How Law Can Be a Tool to Achieve Accountability

    During a public talk at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Palestinian-American human rights attorney Noura Erakat presented a critical analysis of international law’s potential and limitations as a tool for…

  • GU-Q News

    Ramadan at Georgetown Qatar: Where Family Traditions Meet Community Spirit

    At Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), Ramadan is a time to strengthen the spirit of community and togetherness. For the close-knit Aldobashi family, their cherished family traditions have become intertwined…

  • GU-Q News

    Anam Fatima Named Best Speaker at 43rd Jean-Pictet Competition in Belgium

    A team of Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) students participated in the 43rd Jean-Pictet Competition, a training event in international humanitarian law, from February 25 through March 3, 2024, in…

  • GU-Q News

    GU-Q Highlights Student Research on the Indian Ocean 

    Highlighting its dedication to mentoring undergraduate researchers, Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) hosted a unique research conference for its first Indian Ocean Fellows, an initiative of the Sonneborn Interdisciplinary Collaboration…

  • GU-Q News

    Middle East Scholar Dr. Bassam Haddad Shares New Insights on 2011 Syrian Uprising

    Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) hosted leading scholar Dr. Bassam Haddad for a series of engaging exchanges on lessons emerging from the Syrian conflict, the war on terrorism, and sociopolitical…

  • GU-Q News

    New Research Initiative Explores Basketball’s Evolution in the Region

    The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University Qatar (GU-Q) held an insightful panel discussion to launch its newest research initiative, America’s Game in the Middle East:…

  • Students

    Global Experiences Empower Students with Diplomatic Knowledge 

    Two groups of Georgetown Qatar (GU-Q) students expanded their understanding of diplomacy, conflict management, and peacebuilding through real-world global experiences during this spring break. Washington, DC, Women as Changemakers Students…

  • GU-Q News

    Contemplation in Action: Faculty and Staff Learn and Live Georgetown Values in Nepal

    As the sun dipped below the towering peaks of the Himalayas, a warm glow settled over a team of sixteen Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) staff and faculty in the…

  • Students

    Diplomat for a Day Program Empowers Women in Diplomacy and International Affairs

    In celebration of International Women’s Day, women leaders representing nine embassies and international organizations in Qatar convened for the fifth consecutive year to host the Diplomat for a Day (DFAD)…

  • Research

    Hiwaraat Series Continues with “On Palestine” Symposium 

    Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) hosted a public symposium, “On Palestine,” on March 7, bringing together leading Palestinian voices and Middle East scholars. The timely discussions centered on the themes…