News
USA and Iran tensions amid COVID-19
Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh was recently interviewed on 3CR Monday Breakfast where he spoke about the tensions between the US and Iran during the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the full interview here. (0:28:50)
The latest crackdown in Saudi Arabia
Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh recently discussed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s leadership on BeFM ‘Morning Wave in Busan’. You can hear the full interview here.
The ICC and R2P: Complementary or Contradictory?
Arif Saba and Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh published a new article in International Peacekeeping. Access the full article here.
The Impossible Presidency
Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh published an article, The Impossible Presidency: Rouhani Caught in Cross-hairs of Trump, Iranian Hardliners and Public Apathy in Informed Comment. View the full article here.
How a politicised health policy triggered Iran’s coronavirus epidemic
Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh published an article in TRT World that discusses the impact on public opinion of Iran’s political system due to their response to the current health pandemic. Read the full article here.
Book Review: The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria
On the 6 of March 2020, Dr. Dara Conduit’s new book titled ‘The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria’ was favorably reviewed on LSE Middle East Centre Blog. Read the review here.
Top 10 Books: International Women’s Day
To celebrate International Women’s Day, International Affairs shares their top 10 books written by women and reviewed on the site in the last 12 months, and features The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria by Dr. Dara Conduit. View the list here.
Iran and Saudi Arabia – Taming a Chaotic Conflict
Congratulations to Dr. Ibrahim Fraihat who released his new book, Iran and Saudi Arabia – Taming a Chaotic Conflict, published 1 March 2020 by Edinburgh University Press. Find out more here.
Pre-election polling and the democratic veneer in a hybrid regime
Dr Dara Conduit and Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh published and article in the Democratization. Read more here.
Afghanistan’s Quest for Peace Continues Despite US-Taliban Deal
MESF PhD candidate, Safiullah Taye published a new article discussing Afghanistan’s continual quest for peace despite U.S -Taliban historic agreement in The Globe Post. Read the full article here.
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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
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Overcoming Sectarian Faultlines after the Arab Uprisings: Flickr user Enric Archivell
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