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Iran’s leader is losing his grasp on power. Does this mean diplomacy is doomed?
Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh examines Iran’s claims to start dismantling the nuclear accord on The Conversation. Link here.
Prof. Akbarzadeh interviewed on RN Drive
ICYMI: Professor Akbarzadeh was interviewed on RN Drive where he discussed rising tension in the UK-Iranian relations and internal pressures facing Iran. Full interview here
Prof. Akbarzadeh discusses key Middle East topics on SEPAD Podcast
Prof. Shahram Akbarzadeh discusses a variety of topics including the Iranian revolution, Islam and claims to legitimacy and sectarianism and more. Catch full interview here
The language of hip hop and rap in Tunisia: socio-cultural mirror, authenticity tool, and herald of change
Dr. Zouhir Gabsi published a new paper in The Journal of North African Studies. Read full article here
Prof Mansouri presents at the Tunis Process for Intercultural Dialogue
Recently Professor Fethi Mansouri gave a plenary paper on Islam and Europe at the Tunis Process for Intercultural Dialogue. Link here.
Dr. Ahmed leads discussion on preventing violent extremism through education
Dr. Zahid Shahab Ahmed presented at the National Defense University of Pakistan as part of the 2nd international peace symposium. See link here.
The ‘deal of the century’ as a deliberate deception, writes Dr. Ibrahim Fraihat
MESF network member Dr. Ibrahim Fraihat published new analysis on Al Jazeera on Jared Kushner’s proposed plans at the Bahrain Workshop. See the article here
Abbas Farasoo offers thoughts on ‘Proxy War: The Least Bad Option’
MESF Ph.D candidate Abbas Farasoo has reviewed Tyrone L. Groh’s recent publication Proxy War: The Least Bad Option in Farsi language. Full details here
Professor Akbarzadeh interviewed on ABC News24 Evenings
Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh was interviewed on ABC News24 Evenings with Karina Carvalho and Jeremy Fernandez. Watch the clip here.
ICYMI: Dr Gumus examines Turkey’s inability to consolidate democracy
ICYMI: Dr Tez Gumus delivered an excellent seminar on political leadership in Turkey and the Turkish state’s inability to consolidate democracy. Be sure to catch up here
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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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