How the modern economy contributes into the peace process in the middle east. Nima Sanandaji is an Iranian-Swedish author, analyst and public speaker. He has published around 25 books and many studies on policy issues such as women’s career opportunities, integration, entrepreneurship and reforms which encourage innovation in the provision of public services.

He has conducted research at Chalmers University of Technology, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) and Cambridge University and holds a PhD from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx