Salon 6: Dr. David Ellwood, Dean of Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Political reforms and democracy were the main topic of the salon with Dr. David Ellwood, Dean of Harvard Kennedy School of Government. The members also investigated with Dean Ellwood the importance of the trend of establishing academic institutions in the Middle East to promote studies in political affairs, government, and public policy, as well as research in these fields. The discussion covered the current political affairs, the war on terror and the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East.

About Harvard Salon

Harvard Salon strives to create intellectual debates around topics of interest to the society's members. Held on monthly basis, The Salon hosts a world-wide acknowledged authority in a particular discipline or field of knowledge. The Salon 'Guest of Honor' directs the discussions and moderates the interactive participation of the members. Topics vary and cover a wide spectrum between the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences and Technology.