Middle East, fragmented societies, what future? Closing Speech

I was excited to find out that FPSC had also started a research center. Too often, governments appear to do only what is needed to sustain the status quo. They seem unable or unwilling to invest the time to develop policies that could bring more just and lasting results. That changes when officials have better information and options, and that is where research centers like the Foundation’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies play a role. They are vital conduits linking dedicated policymakers with good ideas.