News
Transactionalism in International Relations: Turkey’s Relations With The European Union
On Dec. 5 Prof. Ihsan Yilmaz and PhD candidate Galib Bashirov published a brief on the current dynamics in the relationship between Turkey and the EU. See full article here.
A/Prof. Benjamin Isakhan receives funding from ARC Discovery Project round!
Many congratulations to A/Prof Benjamin Isakhan, whom together with Stanford University’s Professor Lynn Meskell, won funding from the prestigious ARC Discovery Project 2020 round. In their project A/Prof. Isakhan and Prof. Meskell will lead a Discovery Project titled ‘After Islamic
Afghanistan’s suffering has reached unprecedented levels. Can a presidential election make things better?
On Sept. 27 MESF Ph.D candidate Safiullah Taye and Dr. Niamatullah Ibrahimi provided an assessment of the upcoming elections in Afghanistan on The Conversation. Many of these challenges remain today. Link to article here.
New research on ‘Iran’s Asianisation Strategy’
Prof. Anoush Ehteshami has recently published new research examining the push and pull factors shaping the Iranian political stance in ‘Iran’s Asianisation Strategy’ in Iran Looking East: An Alternative to the EU? Report can be accessed here.
MESF scholars’ article makes The Conversation’s top 5 articles Deakin-wide!
MESF scholars Professors Ihsan Yilmaz and Fethi Mansouri’s recent article published on The Conversation has made the top-five list for most read articles for Deakin in November! Link to this popular paper here.
Heritage Movements in Asia: Cultural Heritage Activism, Politics, and Identity
Warm congratulations to our Dr. Ali Mozaffari who has published a new co-edited book, Heritage Movements in Asia: Cultural Heritage Activism, Politics, and Identity. The volume is available for purchase here.
Launch of “Armenian Christians in Iran”
On Nov. 28 Dr. James Barry launched his new book “Armenian Christians in Iran” with introductions by prominent religious members of the Armenian community and MESF’s own Dr. Ali Mozaffari. Many congratulations!
Dr. David Tittensor presents at the 2019 American Academy of Religion Meeting
On Nov. 26 MESF scholar Dr. Tittensor presented at the 2019 AAR Meeting in San Diego, with a paper titled “Counter Terrorism as “Performance” and the Muslim Bogey Man in Australia”.
Prof. Shahram Akbarzadeh wins Deakin Arts & Ed. Research Award
On Nov. 25 Prof. Akbarzadeh received the prestigious Deakin Arts & Education Research Award for International Research Collaboration! Many congratulations!
Not Dead but Sleeping, the Diverse Ramifications of Ceasefires in Civil Wars: Evidence from Syria
On Oct. 16 MESF held the much-anticipate ‘Not Dead but Sleeping, the Diverse Ramifications of Ceasefires in Civil Wars: Evidence from Syria’ seminar presented by Marika Sosnowski. The live stream is available 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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