Public Affairs

AUK International Relations students were invited by Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh, Director General of Saud Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute, to attend a talk by President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Abdulla Shahid. 

President Shahid, who also serves as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Maldives, talked about the importance of youth and their role in politics. The topics discussed centered on national safety and security, current social issues, and international policies. Climate change was also emphasized during his talk, whereby he called the community to action and urged the youth to be proactive and raise environmental awareness. 

Dr. Shareefa Al-Adwani, Assistant Professor of Political Science at AUK, reflected upon the experience, “It is important for our AUK students of International Relations to learn about their major both inside and outside the classroom, obtaining knowledge of the experience and  wisdom of both academics and practitioners in their field.  His Excellency Mr. Abdulla Shahid addressed issues related to our youth and future challenges, such as multilateralism in a time of geostrategic uncertainty, the need for continued evolution of international organizations, and climate change, all topics taught in our classes and practiced in the diplomatic arena.  Attending these talks allows our students to make stronger connections between the academic and the practical dimensions of their scholarly interests, and fosters their personal and professional growth.  We thank Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh and the Saud Nasser Al-Sabah Kuwait Diplomatic Institute for their generous invitation to UNGA President Shahid’s talk.”

The audience, which included young diplomats, ambassadors, and embassy officials, directed thought-provoking questions to President Shahid in the concluding Q&A session. 

Through providing students with opportunities to attend talks of this caliber, AUK continues to cultivate knowledge, instill leadership qualities, and promote academic excellence inside and outside the classroom setting.
 
 

 
President Abdulla Shahid and Ambassador Nasser Al-Sabeeh
 

 
AUK students at Kuwait Diplomatic Institute