Media commentary
Dr Dara Conduit interviewed by ABC Radio Melbourne on Syria
Dr Dara Conduit was interviewed today by ABC Radio Melbourne’s Raphael Epstein on the international response to the alleged use of chemical weapons in Eastern Damascus over the weekend.
The future of Afghanistan’s energy diplomacy
MESF PhD candidate Safiullah Taye was interviewed by the International Peace Studies Centre on energy politics in Afghanistan. Read the article in full (Persian).
Dr Dara Conduit interviewed by The New Daily on Syria
Dr Dara Conduit was interviewed by The New Daily on the humanitarian crisis in Ghouta, in Eastern Damascus. Read the full article here.
Dr Zahid Ahmed interviewed on SBS Urdu
Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed was interviewed on the US decision to freeze aid to Pakistan on SBS Urdu. Listen to the recording here.
Dr James Barry interviewed by RTHK
Dr James Barry was interviewed on the unfolding Iranian protests on RTHK. Listen to the podcast here.
Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh interviewed on VOA
Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh was interviewed by Voice of America about the unfolding protests in Iran. Listen to the audio here.
Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh interviewed on ABC News Radio
MESF’s Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh discussed the anti-government demonstrations in Iran on ABC News Radio. Listen to the interview here.
Dr Zahid Ahmed quoted by Bloomberg
Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed was quoted by Bloomberg on India’s new electricity project in Kashmir and its impact on peace. Read here.
Dr Zahid Ahmed interviewed by al-Jazeera
MESF’s Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed was interviewed by al-Jazeera about the growing trade between Qatar and Turkey, Iran and Pakistan. Read the article here.
Dr Tittensor quoted in Talking Points Memo on Gülen
MESF’s Dr David Tittensor was quoted in an article examining Mike Flynn’s relations with Turkey. Read 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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