Nurturing the Arab Spring: What Can Be Done to Remove Existing Barriers to Freedom of Expression in the Arab World?

WHAT:

RAND experts will discuss the historical barriers to dissemination of books, film, and media that promote tolerance and critical thinking in the Arab world. They will also examine a selection of creative works and how those barriers affected their distribution. The experts will conclude by presenting policy recommendations to help these countries develop widely available and diverse media content.
WHO:

Lowell Schwartz, Political Scientist, RAND Corporation
Jeffrey Martini, Project Associate, RAND Corporation

WHEN:

Monday, June 13, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
WHERE:

2255 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington D.C.
MEDIA CONTACT:

Joe Dougherty, RAND Office of Media Relations
(703) 413-1100, ext. 5137 – joseph_dougherty@rand.org

CONGRESS CONTACT:

Kurt Card, RAND Washington Office of Congressional Relations
(703) 413-1100, ext. 5259 – kurt_card@rand.org

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