Professor Akbarzadeh was interviewed by ABC PM program, discussing the recent detention of two Australian tourists in Iran. Listen to full interview here
The Sacking of Fallujah: A People’s History
MESF recently hosted the launch of Donna Mulhearn and Ross Caputi’s new book The Sacking of Fallujah: A People’s History. Video link of the event can be seen here
Australia Should Avoid Reckless Action in the Persian Gulf
New analysis from Prof. Akbarzadeh cautions that Australia’s alliance with the US should not trap us in a position detrimental to our interests. Full analysis here
The Muslim Brotherhood in Syria
Dr Dara Conduit’s new book on the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood has been released by Cambridge University Press. Buy it in hardback or paperback here.
Rumor and Collective Action Frames: An Assessment of How Competing Conceptions of Gender, Culture, and Rule of Law Shaped Responses to Rumor and Violence in Afghanistan
New research by Dr. Niamatullah Ibrahimi published in Studies in Conflict & Terrorism. See link here.
Prof. Akbarzadeh interviewed on SBS World News
Prof. Shahram Akbarzadeh discusses Germany’s decision not to join the US in the Persian Gulf as tensions in Iran-US relations escalate. Catch interview here
Sectarianism and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)
New research published by Dr. Ahmed and Prof. Akbarzadeh examining the interstate tensions within the OIC. Full article available here.