Columbia Global Center Amman

A System Under Strain: Can Refugee Protection Keep Pace with Global Displacement?

Displacement today is larger in scale, longer in duration, and more complex than ever. Join us for an online conversation with experts bringing regional insights from Jordan and Lebanon into a broader discussion on the evolving realities of refugee protection and sustainable responses.

🔗 Click here to register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/4mbW1iu

Those who are in New York can attend an on-campus watch party, providing Columbia students with the chance to engage with these discussions in their community. Register here:
- the CUIMC Campus https://bit.ly/4t0swTy
- the Morningside Campus https://bit.ly/4ch5TTI

📅 April 14, 2026
🕓 6:00 PM Amman | 11:00 AM New York
💻 Online on Zoom | On-campus student watch event in New York

🌍 This event is part of a global series, "Displacement in a Changing World: Global Dialogue Across Campus and Continents," a year-long initiative convened by Columbia Global to explore the evolving realities of displacement around the world.

Energy is one of the most significant arenas for political power and post-war recovery across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As conflicts fracture infrastructure and unsettle long-standing alliances, energy systems are increasingly shaping both the course of instability and the possibilities for reconstruction.

Join our webinar that examines how energy diplomacy, reconstruction finance, and shifting geopolitical competition are redefining recovery efforts amid uncertainty and strategic rivalry. Drawing on a multidisciplinary lens, the panel of experts will explore how shifting power balances and evolving economic interests influence prospects for cooperative energy strategies, the role of the state, and the risks posed by unresolved political disputes and ongoing instability.

🔗 Be part of the conversation - register via this link
https://bit.ly/EnergyGeopoliticsMENA

📅 Feb 17, 2026
🕓 5:00 PM Amman + Istanbul | 9:00 AM New York
💻 Online on Zoom

🌐 This event is part of the Shifting Paradigms series

Mental health is a critical yet often under-resourced priority in humanitarian settings. As crises and displacement intensify, the psychological toll on affected communities grows deeper and more complex, eroding the foundations of individual well-being and human dignity. This event features Columbia faculty and researchers whose work drives innovative, evidence-based approaches to supporting mental wellness amid conflict, migration, and disaster. The virtual discussion will also examine emerging needs and gaps within the current geopolitical landscape, offering a forward-looking perspective on how academia can help build more responsive and enduring systems globally.

🔗 Join us - register via this link: https://bit.ly/47xGNgM

📅 Nov 17, 2025
🕓 6:00 PM Amman + Istanbul, 10:00 AM New York
💻 Online on Zoom

🌐🔍 The Shifting Paradigms series returns this fall!

Devastation extends far beyond visible destruction — it disrupts economies, weakens institutions, and reshapes the foundations of governance and development. Drawing on historical experience and contemporary challenges, this online discussion will examine how questions of sovereignty, financing, and global influence are redefining what it means to rebuild in a transforming world order.

🔗 Be part of the conversation — register via the link
https://bit.ly/RethinkingReconstruction

📅 October 28, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM Amman + Istanbul, 9:00 AM New York
💻 Online on Zoom

🌍 How is Jordan balancing climate challenges and opportunities in the lead-up to COP30?

Tune in for an online conversation spotlighting Jordan's path through water and resource security, public health, sustainability, and economic investments - and how these local realities connect to global climate negotiations.

🔗 Register via this link to join the Road to COP30:
https://bit.ly/Jordan-RoadtoCOP30

🗓 Monday, September 29
⏰️ 6 PM Amman, 11 AM New York
💻 Virtual on Zoom

🌐 Join us for an evening with Professor Yanis Ben Amor, Executive Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, as he explores if artificial intelligence can serve not only high-income countries but also emerging markets and developing economies — and help prevent a widening digital divide?

Seats are limited—register via this link:
🔗 https://closing-the-ai-gap.eventbrite.com

📅 Sept 3, 6:30 PM
📍 In-person at Columbia Global Center Amman

Populism is reshaping global politics — don’t miss our webinar on what’s next for the liberal order. Register now 🔗 https://bit.ly/populistpoliticsandthefuture

Join us for the second webinar in the "Shifting Paradigms" Series!

Explore the rise of right-wing and far-right movements around the world — and their impact on democracy, global cooperation, and the rules-based international order.

Dive into how shifting global power structures are reshaping international relations — and what it means for the future of security and stability.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/dnfdPB-7

🔋🌍 Join us for a webinar examining what’s driving the energy transition in the MENA region and what it signals for the region’s future.

Experts will explore:
✅ How economic and technological shifts are shaping the energy transition in Arab Gulf countries
✅ Strategic and financial considerations for their energy future
✅ How global demand trends and financing frameworks shape their renewable energy trajectory and its potential for replication worldwide

🔗 Register now via this link: https://bit.ly/4l0YgV3

The panel discussion will conclude with an audience Q&A.

📅 Monday, April 7
⏰ 5 PM Amman, 10 AM New York
💻 Virtual on Zoom

Not to be missed! Join us: https://bit.ly/emergingpowers

🌎 The global order is shifting. Are you ready to navigate the changes?

Join us for the first webinar in the Shifting Paradigms series on March 10, 2025, at 4:30 PM (EST) as we examine how world politics is transitioning from unipolarity to multipolarity and what this means for the future of international relations, economic stability, and global governance.

📌 Webinar Topic: Emerging Powers and the New Multipolarity

🔍 Key Discussion Points:
✔️ The decline of unipolar dominance & the rise of new power centers
✔️ How global institutions (UN, NATO, IMF, World Bank) are adapting—or struggling—to stay relevant
✔️ The economic and security implications of a multipolar world

📢 This is a must-attend event for professionals in political science, international relations, economics, and security studies—or anyone eager to understand the forces shaping our world.

🔗 Register now to gain expert insights: https://lnkd.in/dxw-dR4k

🎙️ Join us for an evening with Dr. Brian Boyd, Co-Director of the Center for Palestine Studies at Columbia University.

His talk will examine the near-total absence of prehistoric research in contemporary archaeology of Palestine, how it shapes archeological narratives, public perceptions and higher education—and why it matters.

Seats are limited—register via link:
🔗 https://preoccupations.eventbrite.com

🗓 February 18, 6:30 PM
📍 In-person at Columbia Global Center Amman

📸 Shuqba Cave, near Ramallah in the West Bank - a key site in Boyd’s current research on prehistoric archaeology in the region.

📚✨ Join HRH Princess Rym Ali and Nima Abu Wardeh, author of "The BRILLIANT Communicator," for a dynamic online book talk and launch. Explore practical strategies to craft clear, impactful messaging and connect meaningfully with your audience. This virtual session includes actionable tips and a live Q&A to help refine your skills and make a lasting impression in any setting.

Register now via this link: https://bit.ly/4jvycQT

Event Details:
🗓️ When: January 28, 2025
⏰️ 6:30 PM Amman / 10:30 AM New York
💻 Where: Virtual on Zoom