On the Ground features the work of ten faculty members working in the field of Middle East and North African studies at Northwestern University’s campuses in Doha, Qatar and Evanston, Illinois. Together, they challenge received wisdom by extending the debate through a narrative that is informed by a deep awareness of the conflicting ideologies and historical currents that have been at the heart of the region since time immemorial.
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Since its founding, Georgetown has been a university marked by its international character. The establishment of the School of Foreign Service in Qatar in 2005 built upon this tradition to become a truly global university. The Story of a Decade (in English and Arabic) takes stock of the needs of this diverse global community, shedding light on the bridges among individuals, countries and cultures, as the young graduates bring their understanding to every field of inquiry.