Media commentary
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.
Erasing history: why Islamic State is blowing up ancient artefacts
Read A/Prof Ben Isakhan and Dr Jose Antonio Gonzalez Zarandona’s commentary on IS’s heritage destruction on The Conversation here.
What Iranian women want: rights, jobs and a seat at the table
Read Azadeh Davachi’s latest analysis of women and the Iranian election on The Conversation Global.
Rouhani’s win a Victory for Reform, will Trump waste Opportunity?
Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh has published a new piece on the Iranian election result on Informed Comment. Read here.
Azadeh Davachi interviewed on ABC News 24
MESF PhD candidate Azadeh Davachi was interviewed on ABC News 24 on today’s election in Iran. Watch the video here.
Hassan Rouhani’s economic legacy may be his key to winning a second term
Read Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh’s comments on the Iranian election in The Conversation Global here.
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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
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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