SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Interested in having Jacqueline speak at your next event, program, conference, or book club?
Presentations are in person or virtually for audiences around the world.
Presentations are in person or virtually for audiences around the world.
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Jacqueline's unique value is that she can analyze
current events and place the occurrences in a historical context — a history that she personally lived through. |
Ms. Saper’s lectures, workshops, and seminars delve into an understanding of the Middle East in general and Iran specifically. Her speaking engagements are fact-based and non-partisan.
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Sample Presentations
History:
From Miniskirt to Hijab: A Girl in Revolutionary Iran - A Personal Journey
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 is arguably the most significant event in the modern history of the Middle East. This lecture will discuss the dynamics of how the revolution overthrew the Pahlavi monarchy and succeeded with the establishment of an Islamic republic. Other topics, such as the American Hostage Crisis, the history of Iran-U.S. relations, the Iran-Iraq war, and human rights in the region, will also be examined.
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 is arguably the most significant event in the modern history of the Middle East. This lecture will discuss the dynamics of how the revolution overthrew the Pahlavi monarchy and succeeded with the establishment of an Islamic republic. Other topics, such as the American Hostage Crisis, the history of Iran-U.S. relations, the Iran-Iraq war, and human rights in the region, will also be examined.
From Friends to Foes: The Story of Israel and Iran
Iran used to be Israel’s ally in the Middle East, but it now regularly calls for Israel’s destruction. How did Israel and Iran go from once being close friends to sworn enemies? Find out everything you need to know about this complicated relationship in the changing Middle East.
Iran used to be Israel’s ally in the Middle East, but it now regularly calls for Israel’s destruction. How did Israel and Iran go from once being close friends to sworn enemies? Find out everything you need to know about this complicated relationship in the changing Middle East.
The Persian Empire: Cyrus the Great
Cyrus the Great founded the great Persian Empire. He became the first king of the Persian Empire, whose tolerance and respect for his subjects have been admired throughout the world for many centuries. This lecture will transform into a spectacular ancient past and explore Zoroastrianism and its mythology in Persian culture.
Cyrus the Great founded the great Persian Empire. He became the first king of the Persian Empire, whose tolerance and respect for his subjects have been admired throughout the world for many centuries. This lecture will transform into a spectacular ancient past and explore Zoroastrianism and its mythology in Persian culture.
Politics:
Get Your Affairs in Order: The Paradox of Modern Iran and its Implications on World Affairs
In this lecture, we will understand the current news about the different challenges and opportunities in Iran. We will also examine the structure of the Islamic Republic of Iran's theocratic politics and the concept of the jurisprudence of Velayat Faghih.
In this lecture, we will understand the current news about the different challenges and opportunities in Iran. We will also examine the structure of the Islamic Republic of Iran's theocratic politics and the concept of the jurisprudence of Velayat Faghih.
The Supreme Leader: Who Has the Ultimate Power in Iran?
Ayatollah Khamenei is the supreme leader of Iran's Islamic Republic. His omnipresent portrait overlooks public squares and is showcased on billboards, posters, and private and government offices. This lecture will examine this leader's authority and introduce his predecessor and possible successor.
Ayatollah Khamenei is the supreme leader of Iran's Islamic Republic. His omnipresent portrait overlooks public squares and is showcased on billboards, posters, and private and government offices. This lecture will examine this leader's authority and introduce his predecessor and possible successor.
Human Rights:
Morality Police in the Islamic Republic: What is it like to be a woman in Iran today?
Women in Iran enjoy relatively more rights than their counterparts in surrounding countries, but they are still denied many fundamental rights that Western women take for granted. This seminar will provide an overview of women's rights in Iran today.
Women in Iran enjoy relatively more rights than their counterparts in surrounding countries, but they are still denied many fundamental rights that Western women take for granted. This seminar will provide an overview of women's rights in Iran today.
The Baha'i faith: The status of Iran's largest non-Muslim religious minority
The Baha'i faith is one of the youngest of the world's religions. In this informative lecture, we will get a deeper understanding of this faith's tenets and the Bahai's marginalization in Iran.
The Baha'i faith is one of the youngest of the world's religions. In this informative lecture, we will get a deeper understanding of this faith's tenets and the Bahai's marginalization in Iran.
Religion:
The Sunni-Shia Divide: Iran and Saudi Arabia
Islam's schism between its two primary branches has existed for fourteen centuries. This lecture will examine the Sunni and Shi'a divide in Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shi'a Iran and its impact on the Middle East.
Islam's schism between its two primary branches has existed for fourteen centuries. This lecture will examine the Sunni and Shi'a divide in Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shi'a Iran and its impact on the Middle East.
From Persia to the Islamic Republic of Iran: The 2,700-Year-Old Odyssey of Iranian Jewry through history.
The Jewish people had lived on the Iranian plateau for over two and a half millennia. This lecture will focus on the impact of the Islamic revolution on religious minority communities. We will also examine the differentiation between Zionism and Judaism set in the Iranian policy and take a virtual tour of ancient sites.
The Jewish people had lived on the Iranian plateau for over two and a half millennia. This lecture will focus on the impact of the Islamic revolution on religious minority communities. We will also examine the differentiation between Zionism and Judaism set in the Iranian policy and take a virtual tour of ancient sites.
Culture:
Iranian Cinema: Understanding Iranian Culture and Current Affairs through the use of Cinema
Iranian cinema has gained international reception in recent years. In this entertaining presentation, we will examine pre and post-revolutionary Iran's gender and social dynamics by reviewing highly acclaimed contemporary Iranian and American films.
Iranian cinema has gained international reception in recent years. In this entertaining presentation, we will examine pre and post-revolutionary Iran's gender and social dynamics by reviewing highly acclaimed contemporary Iranian and American films.
Saffron and Cardamom: Exploring Iran's rich culture through its food
Persian cuisine, with its display of beautiful colors and aromas, is gaining popularity in the West. This lecture will examine Iran's culture and history through food. We will learn which dishes are made for holiday celebrations and religious ceremonies.
Persian cuisine, with its display of beautiful colors and aromas, is gaining popularity in the West. This lecture will examine Iran's culture and history through food. We will learn which dishes are made for holiday celebrations and religious ceremonies.