Panel 5: Qatar, the World Cup and Islamophobia
The Hiwaraat Conference Series at Georgetown University in Qatar
Global Histories and Practices of Islamophobia
Panel 5: Qatar, the World Cup and Islamophobia
Chair: Danyel Reiche, Georgetown University Qatar
Shireen Ahmad, Multi-platform Sports Journalist
Thomas Ross Griffin, Qatar University
Tony Karon, Al Jazeera Media Network
Craig LaMay, Northwestern University Qatar
About the Conference
With Islamophobia becoming a household term over the past decade, it is incumbent on scholars and practitioners to explore the historical origins and global connections of this phenomenon to fully understand and confront its current iterations. Convened by members of the Georgetown University in Qatar faculty, this conference brings together a diverse collection of professionals, academics, government officials, artists, and students to explore the global, historical, theological, and political dimensions that drive practices of Islamophobia. We also aim to provide a public platform for engagement on this important topic and invite you to join the conversation.
