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Writing Middle Eastern Lives: Biography in Modern Arab History

Sonja Mejcher-Atassi, author of ‘An Impossible Friendship’, Marilyn Booth, author of ‘The Career and Communities of Zaynab Fawwaz’, and Peter Hill, author of ‘Prophet of Reason’, discuss the writing of biography in modern Middle Eastern history.

The Abraham Accords: The Gulf States, Israel, and the Limits of Normalization

In this talk, Dr Elham Fakhro, a Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, launches her new book ‘The Abraham Accords: The Gulf States, Israel, and the Limits of Normalization’

God’s Man in Iraq: The Life and Leadership of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani

In this talk, Iraqi political analyst, Sajad Jiyad, discusses his new book ‘God’s Man in Iraq: The Life and Leadership of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani’.

Regional dimensions of the Gaza crisis, and the Arab role in the UN Security Council

Mouin Rabbani and Hasmik Egian discuss the impact the crisis in Gaza has had on the Arab world, with a particular focus on the UN Security Council.

The European Union

How does the European Union conduct its foreign policy in a turbulent world?

Tahrir, Gaza, and beyond: revolution, liberation, and praxis

Researcher and writer, Rusha Latif, gives a talk based on her new book ‘Tahrir’s Youth: Leaders of a Leaderless Revolution’

From the Cradle to the Street: Family and the 1979 Revolution in Iran

Professor Naghmeh Sohrabi, Charles (Corky) Goodman Professor of Middle East History and Director for Research at the Crown Center for Middle East Studies, Brandeis University, describes the role of the family in the 1979 Revolution in Iran.

The challenges of writing Middle East history after 7 October: from Gaza to the climate crisis

Dr Ibrahim Al-Marashi reflects on the process of researching and writing the latest edition of his book, ‘A Concise History of the Middle East’.

The New Spirit of Islamism: Interactions between the AKP, Ennahda and the Muslim Brotherhood

Journalist and scholar, Dr Ezgi Başaran, presents her book which traces the links between the AKP, Tunisia’s Ennahda, and the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood after the Arab Spring.

The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Islam and Governance in the Middle East and North Africa

Professor Malika Zeghal (Harvard University) presents her new book 'The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Islam and Governance in the Middle East and North Africa', an innovative analysis that traces the continuity of the state’s custodianship of Islam.

What Gazans Think Before and After October 7th

Professor Amaney A. Jamal discusses findings from surveys in Gaza and the West Bank, as the 46th Annual George Antonius Memorial Lecture.

OxPeace Conference 2024: New Actors and the Changing Field of Peace-making and Peace-building

New actors and changes?

Dr Richard Baltrop provides some observations from peace processes in Africa and the Middle East.

The United Nations and the Question of Palestine

Professor Ardi Imseis new book explores the UN’s management of the longest-running problem on its agenda, critically assessing tensions between the Organisation’s position and international law.

Panel Discussion: Recognizing Palestinian Statehood: European views

A discussion of European initiatives to recognize the State of Palestine to advance the prospects for a two-state solution.

Considering the Political Options in Gaza After Three Months of War

In the opening meeting of the Middle East Centre’s Hilary Term seminar series, the Fellows of the Centre led a panel discussion to set out the agenda for the series examining the political options following the Gaza War.

Book Launch - Russia and the GCC 'The Case of Tatarstan's Paradiplomacy'

Dr. Diana Galeeva introduces her book which examines the relations between the Gulf States and Russia from the Soviet era to the present day.

Women’s Movements and Citizenship in the Middle East

Women's Rights Research Seminar where guest speaker, Dr Roel Meijer (Guest Lecturer in Islam Studies, Radboud Universiteit) presents on Women’s movements and citizenship in the Middle East.

Israel's Covert Diplomacy in the Middle East

This lecture explores Israel’s secret relations with its neighbors during the years 1948-2022.

Iraq 2018-2019: The Rule of Law: a perspective

The Rt Hon Sir Peter Gross (Formerly, Lead Judge for International Relations) shares his insight into the Judicial and Rule of Law developments in Iraq.

Friendship

Associate Professor Nuha al-Sha’ar speaking on ‘Friendship in Islamic Ethical Political Thought: Foundations and Modern Implications’ // Associate Professor SherAli Tareen speaking on ‘Debating Hindu-Muslim Friendship After Empire’

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