Institute for Middle East Studies at GWU

Institute for Middle East Studies at GWU

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The Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES) aims to foster research, dialogue and the creation of an intellectual community focused on the modern Middle East, geographically defined as the Arab world, Turkey, Israel, and Iran. To this end, IMES encourages intellectual collaboration among members of the GW community interested in the Middle East, between GW research institutes, and with other orga

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22/01/2025

Join the Institute for Middle East Studies for a talk on the impact of sanctions, featuring Jeff Stein, Narges Bajoghli, and Sina Azodi. This event will explore how sanctions are implemented, their geopolitical consequences, and effects on targeted nations and societies. https://buff.ly/4g4TcMz

21/01/2025

Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad fled to Moscow following the rapid advance by Hayar Tahrir al-Sham and other groups, which brought an end to over fifty years of brutal authoritarian rule by the Assad family. Major Syrian cities such as Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and then the capital Damascus fell within days as the Syrian army collapsed, weakened by both internal factors and the lack of support from Bashar’s Russian and Iranian allies.
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15/01/2025

Join the Institute for Middle East Studies for a timely discussion on the mechanics and impact of sanctions, featuring Jeff Stein, Narges Bajoghli, and Sina Azodi. This event will explore how sanctions are implemented, their geopolitical consequences, and their effects on targeted nations and societies. https://buff.ly/4g4TcMz

14/01/2025

Apply for for a Summer or Academic Year Foreign Language & Area Studies Fellowship! Applications close Feb. 15 https://buff.ly/4afZQgy

11/12/2024

The December issue of The Foreign Service Journal featured our 'State Department Dissent: Gaza and Syria as Case Studies' event. Check out the event feature on page 13 of the Journal. https://buff.ly/3DaiytP

11/12/2024

Join us for a discussion of how to understand authoritarianism in the world today? Systems that we call “authoritarianism” vary greatly–most have parliaments, judicial systems, and other structures we encounter in democratic systems. How do we understand how they differ from democracies–and how they differ from each other? How should those who seek to promote democracy approach such institutions?

Part 3 of "What Is Zionism?" Zionism During the British Mandate for Palestine • KKFI 10/12/2024

MESP Program Director Professor Arie Dubnov was interviewed on KKFI Radio for "Understanding Israel Palestine". Listen to the episode here:

Part 3 of "What Is Zionism?" Zionism During the British Mandate for Palestine • KKFI Professor Arie Dubnov discusses the development of the Zionist movement during the British Mandate for Palestine. A historian who specializes in the study of Jewish nationalism, he holds the Max […]

09/12/2024

Join the Institute for Middle East Studies and the Humanitarian Action Initiative for a discussion of Dr. Catherine Herrold’s forthcoming book (Re)Mobilizing the Masses: Youth, Civil Society, and Social Change in the 21st Century, featuring author Dr. Catherine Herrold in conversation with Dr. Michael Barnett.

How Do We Understand Authoritarianism? - Institute for Middle East Studies 04/12/2024

Join us for a discussion of how to understand authoritarianism in the world today? Systems that we call “authoritarianism” vary greatly–most have parliaments, judicial systems, and other structures we encounter in democratic systems.

How Do We Understand Authoritarianism? - Institute for Middle East Studies Home Events How Do We Understand Authoritarianism? Event How Do We Understand Authoritarianism? 1:30  –  3:00 PM 5 Dec 2024 Join us for a discussion of how to understand authoritarianism in the world today? Systems that we call “authoritarianism” vary greatly–most have parliaments, judicia...

02/12/2024

"Speaking as both an alumnus and a current faculty member, I’ve always appreciated how the Elliott School has defended academic free speech and promoted diverse views."

Learn more about Dr. Sina Azodi in his profile.
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02/12/2024

Join us for a discussion of how to understand authoritarianism in the world today? Systems that we call “authoritarianism” vary greatly–most have parliaments, judicial systems, and other structures we encounter in democratic systems. https://buff.ly/4fU8gfb

02/12/2024

"In my classes I draw on my time as a former career diplomat to provide real-world insights into the national security policymaking process and events I experienced in North Africa and the Middle East. "

Learn more about Amb. (ret.) Gordon Gray in his profile.
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