News
Australia Should Avoid Reckless Action in the Persian Gulf
New analysis from Prof. Akbarzadeh cautions that Australia’s alliance with the US should not trap us in a position detrimental to our interests. Full analysis here
The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria
Dr Dara Conduit’s new book on the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood has been released by Cambridge University Press. Buy it in hardback or paperback here.
Rumor and Collective Action Frames: An Assessment of How Competing Conceptions of Gender, Culture, and Rule of Law Shaped Responses to Rumor and Violence in Afghanistan
New research by Dr. Niamatullah Ibrahimi published in Studies in Conflict & Terrorism. See link here.
Prof. Akbarzadeh interviewed on SBS World News
Prof. Shahram Akbarzadeh discusses Germany’s decision not to join the US in the Persian Gulf as tensions in Iran-US relations escalate. Catch interview here
Sectarianism and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
New research published by Dr. Ahmed and Prof. Akbarzadeh examining the interstate tensions within the OIC. Full article available here.
Prof. Ihsan Yilmaz leads discussion at AIIA Affairs International
Prof. Yilmaz discusses Turkey’s growing transnational influence in a seminar hosted the AIIA Affairs International in ACT
Leadership Course for Multi-faith Women from Indonesia
In July Prof. Shahram Akbarzadeh participated in an workshop on ‘Leadership Course for Multi-faith Women from Indonesia’
Regional Capacity Building Workshop on the Prevention of Violent Extremism through Education in South Asia
In July Dr. Ahmed participated in a workshop on PVE-E in South Asia, by the UNDP, the Commonwealth and Hedayah.
Prof. Akbarzadeh interviewed on The World Today on ABC Radio
Prof. Akbarzadeh discusses the US downing of an Iranian drone on The World Today on ABC Radio with David Sparks. Catch the interview here.
A Critique of the Need and Application of Peace Education in Pakistan
Research published by Dr. Zahid Ahmed examines challenges to Pakistan’s madrassa reform in the Asian Journal of Peacebuilding. See link here.
The copyright for the non-Deakin original images on this page are used under a creative commons licence as follows:
Destroying Mosul’s Great Mosque: Islamic State’s symbolic war to the end: Flickr user hélène veilleuxHassan Rouhani’s economic legacy may be his key to winning a second term: Mohammad Ali Marizad/Tasnim News Agency/Wikipedia
A second term for President Rouhani best for Iran and the world: Flickr user Mahinda Rajapaksa
The Politics of Women and Migration in the Global South: Flickr user fabulousfabs
Why the result of Turkey’s referendum is broadly unacceptable to so many: Flickr user bethanne9544
The masses have spoken, but not all hope is lost, for Turkey’s democracy: Flickr user Pi István Tóth.
MESF experts respond to Turkish referendum outcome: Flickr user AMISOM Public Information.
Kushner of Arabia: Can Trump’s Son-in-Law Figure out Iraq?: Flickr user Aaron Edwards
We have emboldened Assad to unleash new horrors: Flickr user delayed gratification
Turkey on the verge of democide as referendum looms: Flickr user bethanne9544
Rethinking Australia's position on Israeli settlements: Flickr user Truthout.org
Why Assad’s military gains don’t translate to success in Syrian peace talks: Flickr user Delayed gratification
Iran's Rouhani may be given second chance: Flickr user World Economic Forum
MESF hosts workshop on Opposition in the Middle East: Flickr user Gweneal Piaser
Deakin Arabic students return from Oman: Flickr user B.Y.
Iran reaps the benefits, as US and Saudi Flounder in ME: Flickr user Babak Fakhamzadeh
The Future of the Middle East: Flickr user Sarah_Ackerman
In Iran, where have all the promises of moderation gone?: Flickr user World Economic Forum
Is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad about to make a political comeback: Flickr user Presidencia de la República del Ecuador
Can SAARC Survive India and Pakistan's Squabbles?: Flickr user Gordon Dickson
South Asia’s emerging refugee crisis: Flickr user UNAMA News
Why have teachers and academics been targeted?: Flickr user Emory Maiden
Turkey’s almost coup and the need for perspective: Flickr user bethanne9544
Gulf Security and regional Dynamics: Flickr user Sam_Agnew
Democracy in Tunisia: Flickr user Maghrebia
Is Winter Coming? The Future of Democracy in Turkey: Flickr user Harold Litwiler
Hard times ahead for President Rouhani: Flickr user World Economic Forum
Five ways a Trump presidency would impact Australia – for the worse: Flickr user Michael Hogan
Iran: Pragmatist dealmakers in ascent: Image by Flickr user UNVIE U.S. Mission to International Organizations in Vienna
Overcoming Sectarian Faultlines after the Arab Uprisings: Flickr user Enric Archivell
Increasing tensions with Saudi Arabia is bad news for Rouhani and reformist Iranians: Flickr user World Economic Forum
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