Media commentary
Why is Netanyahu so desperate for a ceasefire with Hamas?
MESF network member Dr Ibrahim Fraihat has published an OpEd on Al Jazeera on the Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s efforts to reach a ceasefire with Hamas. Read it here.
MESF PhD candidate Tezcan Gümüş interviewed on 3RRR
Tezcan Gümüş was interviewed on 3RRR radio on Turkey-Saudi relations. Listen to the interview here.
The Afghanistan Peace Process Requires a New Regional Consensus
MESF’s Prof Shahram Akbarzadeh and Dr Niamatullah Ibrahimi have published a new piece in The National Interest on Afghanistan. Read the full text here.
‘People still believe in Syria’: Searching for a shattered nation
Dr Dara Conduit’s CAAR sponsored guest Zaki Mehchy received a write up in The Sydney Morning Herald. Read it here.
Russia Doesn’t Solve Conflicts, It Silences Them
Read Dr Ibrahim Fraihat’s latest writing in Foreign Policy (with Leonid Issaev) on Russia’s involvement in the Middle East here.
Hewing a stone of hope out of Syria’s mountain of despair
MESF and CAAR’s visiting speaker Zaki Mehchy was interviewed by The Age’s Maher Mughrabi. Read the interview here.
Dr Ibrahim Fraihat interviewed on al-Jazeera
MESF’s Dr Ibrahim Fraihat was interviewed on al-Jazeera’s Inside Story on the protests in Jordan. Watch the full program here.
A/Prof Ben Isakhan quoted by SBS
A/Prof Ben Isakhan was quoted in an article published by SBS titled ‘Who are the Yazidis and why are they persecuted?’ Read the full article.
Professor Akbarzadeh interviewed by ABC The World Today
Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh was interviewed by the ABC’s The World Today program on Iran. Listen to the transcript here.
Professor Akbarzadeh quoted by Argentinian newspaper Infobae (Spanish)
Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh was quoted on the Iran nuclear deal by the Argentinian newspaper Infobae. Read the article 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
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