Claude Salhani
Editor, Middle East Times
& Political Analyst

In a Book Signing:

While the World Slept: The Impact of the Bush Years on the Middle East

Tuesday, December 1st
12-1 PM
MEI Boardman Room
1761 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20036

 The Middle East Institute is proud to host Middle East Times Editor Claude Salhani for a discussion of his newly released book, While the Arab World Slept: The Impact of the Bush Years on the Middle East, in which the author examines the results of the Bush administration’s policies in the region, including the effects of the three wars – the war on terror, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He will also examine the region’s stagnation in the areas of civil and individual rights and the paradox of the Middle East as a region rich in resources – both natural and human – yet lagging behind much of the rest of the world in human rights, education, social welfare, and minority and women’s rights.


BIO
Claude Salhani is editor of the Middle East Times and a political analyst specializing in the Middle East and terrorism. He is a contributing editor to the Commentary pages of the Washington Times, Dubai’s Khaleej Times and Beirut’s Executive Magazine, and the former editor of the Security & Terrorism Desk at United Press International. Mr. Salhani has traveled the world – 78 countries at last count -  covered 12 wars and interviewed most of the key players in the Middle East. His reports have been published in major newspapers and magazines around the world, including The Times (London), The San Francisco Chronicle, The San Diego Union Tribune, Foreign Service Journal, Middle East Policy Journal, Salon.com, The American Conservative and many others.  He is the author of Black September to Desert Storm and contributing author of The Iraq War.  He was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut. Mr. Salhani has lived in Beirut, Cairo, Paris, Brussels, London, New York and Washington, DC.



Because of the popularity of MEI programs and limited seating, MEI anticipates a capacity audience for the program.  MEI wishes to accommodate all registered guests but will give MEI members and supporters priority seating.  We encourage you to become an MEI member if you wish to avoid sitting in the overflow room. Early arrival for all is encouraged.