Changing dynamic between Islam and West

The Islamic world's changing relationship with the West is to be examined at a University event. An international panel of scholars with unrivalled expertise will offer their perspective on the dynamic between the two cultures on Tuesday, 8 March. The experts - from Britain, the - and the Middle East - will explore how the relationship has developed in the 10 years since the events of 11 September 2001. Each of the experts is based at a university centre supported by the Alwaleed bin Talal Foundation, which exists to promote understanding between Islamic culture and the West. Taking part in the forum are: At a time when events are unfolding rapidly in different parts of the Islamic world, and the relationship between Islam and the West remains in the spotlight for a whole range of reasons, this event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on how the relationship is perceived in different parts of the world. Prof. Hugh Goddard Director, HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre - Alwaleed Centres. The event is being hosted by The Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World, which opened at the University of Edinburgh last year.