An online mini course for the MIT community with Peter Krause (PhD '11). Krause is an associate professor of political science at Boston College and a research affiliate with the MIT Security Studies Program.This webinar is hosted by the MIT-MENA program at the MIT Center for International Studies.Please note that you will need an MIT email address to register for this event.October 27: US, Gaza, and the Future for PalestiniansRegister here for session 2 on October 27.November 24: Past, Present, and Future of Iran-Israel relationsRegister here for session 3 on November 24.December 8: Abraham Accords and Arab-Israeli relationsRegister here for session 4 on December 8.About the speaker: Peter Krause is an associate professor of political science at Boston College. His research and teaching focus on international security, Middle East politics, terrorism and political violence, nationalism, and rebels and revolution. He currently teaches courses on Middle East politics, terrorism and political violence, research methods, and international relations. He is a faculty associate in the International Studies Program and the Islamic Civilization and Societies Program at Boston College, as well as a research affiliate with the MIT Security Studies Program.This is for the MIT community only.Sponsored by MIT-MENA.

Speaker: Matthew J. Kiefer, Lecturer in Real Estate, Harvard GSD / Attorney Goulston&StorrsRespondent: Sarah Williams, Associate Professor, MIT / Director Leventhal Center for Advanced Urbanism and Civic Data Design LabThis is part of the CDD / LCAU lunchtime lecture series. Lunch will be served

Ten minutes for your mind@2:50 every day at 2:50 pm in multiple time zones:Europa@2:50, EET, Athens, Helsinki (UTC+2) (7:50 am EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88298032734Atlantica@2:50, EST, New York, Toronto (UTC-4) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85349851047Pacifica@2:50, PST, Los Angeles, Vancouver (UTC=7) (5:50 pm EST) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85743543699Almost everything works better again if you unplug it for a bit, including your mind. Stop by and unplug. Get the benefits of mindfulness without the fuss.@2:50 meets at the same time every single day for ten minutes of quiet together.No pre-requisite, no registration needed.Visit the website to view all @2:50 time zones each day.at250.org or at250.mit.edu

Paul Niehaus (UC San Diego)