News
The Islamic State’s destruction of Yezidi heritage: Responses, resilience and reconstruction after genocide
New research has been published by A/Prof. Ben Isakhan and Sofya Shahab in the Journal of Social Archaeology. Link to article here.
Far From A Rallying Cry, Death Of Divisive Soleimani Foreshadows Iran’s Decline
On Jan. 18 Dr. Ali Mozaffari published his take on the targeted assassination of Soleimani in Iran. Link to full article here.
Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed contributes to UNDP Report
On Jan. 15 Dr. Zahid Shahab Ahmed’s contributed to the UNDP report ‘The Peace-Development Nexus’ with analysis on the correlation between peace and sustainable development. Further details here.
Prof. Akbarzadeh interviewed by ABC News
On Jan. 8 Prof. Shahram Akbarzadeh was interviewed on ABC News. Link to interview here.
Der Mugrdechian SAS Outstanding Book Award 2018-19 Honorable Mention
In late 2019 Dr. James Barry was awarded an honorable mention for his book, ‘Armenian Christians in Iran’. Details here.
Book Review: The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria
Recently, Dr. Dara Conduit’s new book titled ‘The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria’ was favorably reviewed in International Affairs. Full link here.
Military, Authoritarianism and Islam: A Comparative Analysis of Bangladesh and Pakistan
Recently, Dr. Zahid Shahab Ahmed published a coauthored paper with Politics and Religion. Full article here.
Prof. Shahram Akbarzadeh interviewed by SBSNews
On Jan. 10 Prof. Akbarzadeh was interviewed by SBS News regarding the situation in Iran and the targeted strike on Soleimani. Full interview here.
Prof. Akbarzadeh interviewed on Bloomberg
On Jan. 7 Prof. Shahram Akbarzadeh was interviewed by Bloomberg regarding the Iranian response to the US assassination of Soleimani. Link here.
Soleimani’s killing will be seen as a declaration of war
On Jan. 3 Prof. Shahram offered some insight into the Soleimani assassination. Link to full article 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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