News
MESF hosts Dr Farah al-Siraj, MP
On June 21, MESF was privileged to host a talk by Dr Farah al-Siraj, elected member of Iraq’s Federal Parliament for the city of Mosul. Read more.
Dr Zahid Ahmed contributes to new Peace Direct report
Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed has contributed the Pakistan section on PeaceDirect’s latest Peace and Conflict Report. View the report.
Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh quoted by ABC PM
Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh was quoted on ABC Radio’s PM program on the Muslim parent hotline. Listen to the interview here.
Prof Fethi Mansouri interviewed on ABC Radio National
Professor Fethi Mansouri was interviewed on ABC Radio National’s The World Today program on his recent report on Islamic Religiosity in the West. Listen here.
Azadeh Davachi interviewed on ManotoTV (Persian)
MESF HDR candidate Azadeh Davachi was interviewed on the Persian-language ManotoTV. View the television station’s website here.
A/Prof Benjamin Isakhan interviewed on Radio Adelaide
MESF’s Associate Professor Benjamin Isakhan was interviewed on Radio Adelaide on the topic of IS heritage destruction. Listen to the full interview here.
Kylie Moore-Gilbert interviewed on Qatar crisis
MESF researcher Kylie Moore-Gilbert was interviewed by The New Daily on the unfolding crisis in the GCC. Read the full article here.
Dr Zahid Ahmed contributes to Peace Direct report
Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed contributed to Peace Direct’s latest consultation on Peacebuilding and Violent Extremism. Read the report here.
Azadeh Davachi attends Iranian Women’s Studies Foundation conference
MESF HDR candidate Azadeh Davachi spoke at the 28th Iranian Women’s Studies Foundation conference in Florence, Italy.
Dara Conduit presents at China and the Middle East conference
Dara Conduit discussed the Iran-China relationship at the 3rd China and the Middle East conference in Shanghai from 7-8 June.
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Hassan Rouhani’s economic legacy may be his key to winning a second term: Mohammad Ali Marizad/Tasnim News Agency/WikipediaA 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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