October 20, 2008
Alum to discuss Arab affairs at Tuesday talk
Marwan Muasher, a former deputy prime minister of Jordan and author, will talk about his new book and Arab affairs at 8 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 21) in Fowler Hall, Stewart Center.
The lecture is sponsored by the College of Engineering and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering in conjunction with the College of Liberal Arts as part of its Experience Liberal Arts month.
Muasher, a Purdue alumnus, will sign books after his lecture. His book, "The Arab Center: The Promise of Moderation," addresses the successes and failures of the Arab political center to bring peace and stability to the Middle East and how the tactics of Western governments in regard to the Middle East should be rethought. The book will be on sale during the book signing.
Muasher, a Jordan native, served in the Jordanian senate from 2005-2007 and was chief of staff for King Abdullah II and deputy prime minister and government spokesman in 2005. He served as deputy prime minister in charge of reform and government performance from 2004-2005. He was Jordan's ambassador to the U.S. from 1997-2002 and was the country's foreign minister from 2002-04.
Muasher was Jordan's first ambassador to Israel, serving from 1995-96. His participation in the Jordanian government dates back to the mid-1980s when he served as director of the socio-economic information center for the ministry of planning from 1985-90.
Muasher earned his bachelor's degree (1977) in electrical engineering, his master's degree (1978) and doctorate (1981) in computer engineering, all at Purdue.