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In spite of the turmoil of recent history, the Middle East can be described as a place of warmth, humanity, and eccentricity. Neil MacFarquhar will share the stories of men and women across the region who are working toward a more open and tolerant society. Activists and intellectuals, both funny and astute, they are pioneering political and social change from unexpected places.
Neil MacFarquhar’s exposure to the Middle East started early, moving to Libya at the age of three with his family. He has spent more than 25 years in the region, including five years based in Cairo as the bureau chief for The New York Times. He has also spent seven years as a correspondent for The Associated Press in Israel, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Cyprus. He is currently The New York Times bureau chief at the United Nations. Fluent in Arabic and French, MacFarquhar holds a B.A. in International Political Economy from Stanford University.
MacFarquhar is the author of The Sand Café as well as The Media Relations Department of Hizbollah Wishes You a Happy Birthday, which will be available for sale at the program.
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