News
Dr. Zahid Ahmed interviewed on SBS News
On Nov. 9 Dr. Zahid Shahab Ahmed offered his thoughts on regional peace and stability in the Kartarpur Corridor on SBS News (Urdu language). See link here.
Call for papers: ‘Discursive Challenges: Power, State Legitimacy and Counternarratives in the Arab World’
Durham University has issued a call for papers for their upcoming conference: ‘Discursive Challenges: Power, State Legitimacy and Counternarratives in the Arab World’ from 9-11 June 2020. Abstracts and proposals are due 17 January 2020. Further details can be found here.
Book Launch: The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria
On Oct 31 the Middle East Studies Forum in conjunction with Australian Institute of International Affairs celebrated the much anticipated launch of Dr. Dara Conduit’s new book, The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria!
Dr. Dara Conduit interviewed on Saturday Extra (Radio National)
On Nov 2. Dr. Dara Conduit was interviewed on Saturday Extra (Radio National). Catch the full interview here.
MESF Symposium: The Islamic Republic of Iran at 40
On Nov. 1 the MESF team held their much-anticipated symposium ‘The Islamic Republic of Iran at 40’. See link for a full wrap up of the symposium events
Dr. James Barry book, ‘Armenian Christians in Iran’ is reviewed
Dr. James Barry’s new book ‘Armenian Christians in Iran’ is reviewed favourably by Iran-expert, Prof. Rudolph Matthee who notes the book is a “pioneering study that fills a gap in the sparse literature on religious and ethnic minorities in modern Iran.”
Prof. Anoush Ehteshami interviewed on ABC
On October 6, Prof. Anoush Ehteshami discussed his analytical take on the situation between Iran-US relations with ABC Radio. Link to interview here.
Motherhood, Education and Migration: Delving into Migrant Mothers’ Involvement in Children’s Education
Dr Taghreed Jamal al-Deen’s new book has been published by Palgrave. It is available for purchase in hardback and e-book formats here.
Dr. Niamat Ibrahimi is interviewed by ABC News
Dr Niamat Ibrahimi discusses the 18th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan.
Dr. Dara Conduit interviewed by ABC News Breakfast
On October 8, 2019 Dr. Dara Conduit was interviewed by ABC News Breakfast on the situation and implications from the Trump administration’s withdrawal from northern Syria. See full interview 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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