Sectarianism in Pakistan: State, Society, and Regional Geopolitics

With recent developments in Pakistan highlighting the dangers of sectarian violence and the potential for greater social cleavages emerging, this panel discussion will focus on the history and contemporary challenges facing Pakistan regarding sectarianism. Panelists will discuss the complex dynamics between Pakistani state and society, the diversity of cultural, ethnic, and religious identities and movements, and regional geopolitical and security dynamics which impact the country.

Speakers:

Hassan Abbas, Distinguished Professor of International Relations at the Near East South Asia Strategic Studies Centre (NESA)

Nosheen Ali, Global Faculty-in-Residence, Gallatin School, NYU

Beena Sarwar, Freelance Pakistani journalist and documentary filmmaker & former Visiting Assistant Professor of the Practice of English, Brown University

Moderator:

Ali Asani, Chair, Project on Shi’ism and Global Affairs & Professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures, Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations & Harvard University

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