What’s one tip to have more productive dialogue?

This #MajlisMonday , folks from the Georgetown Debate Union at GU-Q share their advice:

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From inspiring stories to actionable steps, #EMPOWER2024 has ignited a movement for youth empowerment in times of conflict.

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For much of the last 100 years, Western countries have dominated the global order—but now, that could all be changing.

We connected young people in Doha and Mexico City to debate the question, 'Who should lead in a multipolar world?” Watch what they had to say:

Debate ≠ disagreement.

Let’s break it down. International debate coach Maja Nenadovic shares her tips and tricks for becoming a better debater and a pro communicator:

World power dynamics are in flux. Emerging economies are challenging traditional superpowers, and even tech companies have the ability to influence wars.

Here’s how we got here:

“The more inclusive peace agreements are, the better they are.'

Sawsan Chebli 💯 says we need to completely rethink what global leadership looks like. Do you agree? Join the conversation and watch the full town hall: youtu.be/dHh8PK-e70Q

How did the US become a superpower? Let’s go back to the mid-20th century, after WWII. Jon B. Alterman explains:

Watch the full town hall: youtu.be/dHh8PK-e70Q

'The future should not be led by the United States of America or [other] Western powers.'

Listen to W.Khanfar وضاح خنفر explain why it’s time for others to lead on the global stage, and watch the full town hall: youtu.be/dHh8PK-e70Q

“As a Palestinian, why is the US making decisions on my behalf?”

Some think that it's a US-dominated world and we're all just living in it. Listen to Yasmeen Muhannad Abu-Ghazaleh talk about how and where the US oversteps. Watch the full town hall: youtu.be/dHh8PK-e70Q

What does a shift in the balance of power mean for the world?

The Doha Debates Podcast brings you an encore of our special town hall episode, Rise of the Rest: Who should lead in a multipolar world? Listen now: link.chtbl.com/hNjntCEW

“We think that anyone can communicate, but…communication is both a skill and an art form.”

International debate coach Maja Nenadovic is here to teach you how to become a better debater and communicator. Watch now:

World power dynamics are in flux. Emerging economies are challenging traditional superpowers, and even tech companies have the ability to influence wars.

Here’s how we got here:

“We need to be there for each other outside of the existing superpowers.”

Is the UN an effective force for peace? Through our Portal, we connected people in Johannesburg and Doha to debate the best paths to peace in our modern world. Here’s what they had to say:

How does media influence how we see the world—and the world order?Listen to W.Khanfar وضاح خنفر break down the Al Jazeera effect and examine the power of storytelling and media.

Thank you to afikra | عفكرة for your contribution to our town hall. Watch the full discussion: youtu.be/dHh8PK-e70Q

Islamic geometric art adorned mosques as early as the 9th century. And yet, even after hundreds of years, there are still new patterns that can be formed with just four simple shapes: dohadebates.com/arts-media/how…

How did the US become a superpower? Let’s go back to the mid-20th century, after WWII. Jon B. Alterman explains:

Watch the full town hall: youtu.be/dHh8PK-e70Q

'We need to get rid of the psychological, intellectual programming that the Western civilization has put us through.'

W.Khanfar وضاح خنفر explains why we have to start looking beyond the West for better leadership. Watch the full town hall: youtu.be/dHh8PK-e70Q