Discover how the shifting balance of global power is reshaping the Middle East—and what it means for the region’s future stability. Join us for a thought-provoking program with Annelle Sheline, Ph.D., a research fellow in the Middle East program at the Quincy Institute.
Dr. Sheline will deliver a presentation, followed by a moderated discussion and an open Q&A with the audience.
About the Speaker
Annelle Sheline, PhD, is a research fellow in the Middle East program. She previously served as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor’s Office of Near Eastern Affairs (DRL/NEA), before resigning in March 2024 in protest over the Biden administration’s unconditional support for Israeli military operations in Gaza.
Annelle is completing a book manuscript on religious authority in the Middle East, focused on the countries of Jordan, Morocco, Oman, and Saudi Arabia. She is a senior non-resident fellow the Arab Center of Washington DC, a non-resident fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy, and an adjunct faculty member at Georgetown University. She holds a PhD in political science from George Washington University.
She has written for Foreign Affairs, The Washington Post, The Nation, Foreign Policy, and The New Republic, and has appeared on the BBC, CNN, CBS, and Al Jazeera.
About the moderator
Lise Kristiansen, born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, serves as the Norwegian Honorary Consul for Alaska and Advisor to the Alaska World Affairs Council. From 2007 to 2023, she was President and CEO of the Alaska World Affairs Council, where she developed high-impact programs featuring more than 450 world leaders, including diplomats, NATO commanders, policymakers, public officials, presidents, and royalty.
Lise has been recognized for her leadership and civic contributions, including being named one of Anchorage’s Top 40 Under 40, inducted into the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce Athena Society, and honored as Leader of the Year by the National World Affairs Councils of America — selected from 94 council leaders nationwide.
A frequent speaker on Arctic and international affairs, Lise has shared her expertise both nationally and internationally. In recognition of her contributions to Norway-Alaska relations, she was awarded the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, Knight 1st Class, by the King of Norway.
Lise has a passion for sports and music, including playing the piano, and has participated in 6 Ironman Triathlons including the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. During her free time, you can often find her on a nearby pickleball court.
Event details
- Check-in will begin at 5:30 PM with seating available on a first-come first-serve basis. The program will begin at 6:00 PM.
- Those with online reservations do not need to present ticket confirmation at the door, we will have all confirmed attendees on a list at check-in.
- Online registration closes at 6:00 PM on August 27 or when event sells out.
- Please note this program is intended for a primarily adult audience.