Who is Minouche Shafik, Columbia University’s president at the centre of campus turmoil?

An esteemed economist, Minouche Shafik was thrilled to become president of one of America’s most prestigious colleges. But her name will now be tied with dramatic images of New York police arresting pro-Palestinian students at the Columbia University campus. Here’s what we know about her read more President of Columbia University Minouche Shafik testifies before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing on "Columbia in Crisis: Columbia University's Response to Antisemitism" on Capitol Hill in Washington. File image/AP Campuses across the United States are embroiled in pro-Palestinian protests. Columbia Universityi in New York is at the centre of...