October 18, 2026
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Auditorium, Georgetown University in Qatar
Book Talk Public Talk

Investigative Diplomacy: A New Paradigm for Modern Diplomatic Practice

Investigative Diplomacy presents an evidence-based approach to diplomatic practice in an increasingly complex and information-driven international environment. It explores how traditional diplomacy can be combined with systematic investigation, multi-source verification, digital tools, and strategic analysis to better understand complex developments, address disinformation, and support informed policymaking. The book also examines the ethical, institutional, and professional dimensions of developing these capabilities within modern diplomatic
October 26, 2026
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Auditorium, Georgetown University in Qatar
Public Talk

American Odyssey: Past, Present, and Future of International Education and Exchange

Written partly in Doha, Dr. Goodman’s 20th book tells the story of nearly 400 years of international education in American higher education. He explains why the arc of this history bends toward keeping America’s doors open to international students and scholars, how to think and plan for the decade ahead, and the role that branch campuses are playing in shaping the future. Dr. Goodman helped to found the WISE summit on education and has just completed ten years of service on the board of the Education Above All Foundation.