Media commentary
A Band of (Muslim) Brothers? Exploring Bahrain’s Role in the Qatar Crisis
MESF researcher Kylie Moore-Gilbert has published a new piece on the Middle East Institute blog. Read her writing here.
Coup trials underway in Turkey
Professor Ihsan Yilmaz spoke to ABC Radio‘s PM program on Turkey’s coup trials. Listen to the transcript here.
Qatar’s blockade: The story so far
Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh wrote about the row in the Persian Gulf on Australian Outlook. Read the piece here.
Iraq faces a crucible after Mosul: South Africa offers some useful lessons
A/Prof Benjamin Isakhan has had a new piece published in The Conversation on the fall of Mosul. Read the article here.
Can the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development eliminate the challenges faced by women?
New BBC Persian piece by Azadeh Davachi on what UNESCO’s 2030 document means for Iranian women. Read here.
How Erdogan divides his people, even as far as Australia
MESF PhD candidate Tezcan Gumus contributed to a new SBS podcast on the impact of Turkish politics on the Australian-Turish community. Listen here.
Countering Violent Extremism in Pakistan
Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed has published a new piece in Asian Currents. Read the article here.
Destroying Mosul’s Great Mosque: Islamic State’s symbolic war to the end
Read A/Prof Benjamin Isakhan & Dr Antonio Gonzalez Zarandona’s commentary on ISIS’s destruction of the al-Nuri mosque here.
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.
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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
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
Iran reaps the benefits, as US and Saudi Flounder in ME: Flickr user Babak Fakhamzadeh
Who are the Yazidis: Flickr User Marco Gomes
Why Australia is no better than US: Flickr User Sara
In Iran, where have all the promises of moderation gone?: Flickr user World Economic Forum
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on the comeback trail in Iran’: Flickr user CSIS PONI
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
He’s 77, frail and lives in Pennsylvania. Turkey says he’s a coup mastermind: Flickr user Myigitdocumenter
Fears raised over fate of Turkey academics after failed coup: Flickr user Carlos Affonso
Why have teachers and academics been targeted?: Flickr user Emory Maiden
Turkey’s almost coup and the need for perspective: Flickr user bethanne9544
Turkey’s coup attempt a boon for lobbyists: Photo by Flickr user Myigitdocumenter
How a Donald Trump presidency would affect Australia: Image by Flickr user Matt Johnson
Hard times ahead for President Rouhani: Image by Flickr user World Economic Forum
A Guide to Australia’s Relationship with Iran: Image from Flickr user Christiann Triebert
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
Increasing tensions with Saudi Arabia is bad news for Rouhani and reformist Iranians: Image by Flickr user World Economic Forum
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