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January
Turkey in an Age of Upheaval
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 125 |
The School of International and Public Affairs invites you to attend a lecture by Dr. Gönül Tol titled, "Turkey in an Age of Upheaval." This event is sponsored by the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series.
February
Political Islam Today: A Typology
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 125 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by Nasser Hadian, Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Tehran. The title of his lecture is, "Political Islam Today: A Typology."
Iran, the U.S. and Europe: The Politics of Nuclear Negotiations
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 835 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a graduate discussion with Dr. Nasser Hadian on "Iran, the U.S., and Europe: The Politics of Nuclear Negotiations".
How Has the Changing Role of Women in Israel Affected Jewish Orthodox Society?
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 103 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by Dr. Tova Cohen, Bar-Ilan University, as she traces the changes in the spread of feminist thought and identifies those that are affecting communities that adhere to a religiously observant Jewish lifestyle.
Generals Wearing Yarmulkes: Does the Israel Defense Force Face a Threat of Dual Authority?
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 125 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by Dr. Stuart Cohen. He will address the issues that the IDF faces as they draw officers from the 'national religious' segment of the Jewish Israeli population.
Iran and the Rise of the Islamic State
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 125 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by Dr. Mohsen Milani on "Iran and the Rise of the Islamic State." Co-sponsored by the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series and the Initiative for Muslim World Studies.
March
Countdown to Israel's Elections
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 103 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by Marsha B. Cohen on "Countdown to Israel's Elections".
CANCELLED - US Department of State Update on Syria
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 220 |
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. The School of International and Public Affairs is hosting a lecture by Daniel Rubinstein, Special Envoy for Syria on "US Department of State Update on Syria." This event is part of the Ruth K. and Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series. Co-sponsored by the Middle East Studies Program, Initiative for Muslim World Studies and the Model United Nations Program.
Spirituality and Universality in Islam
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 125 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by Dr. Reza Shah-Kazemi, Department of Academic Research and Publications.
April
The Caucasus Region and the Clash of Civilization Idea: Myth and Reality
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 502 - 503 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by Dr. Houman Sadri, University of Central Florida, on "The Caucasus Region and the Clash of Civilization Idea: Myth and Reality".
September
Is Diplomacy in Syria Failing the Lessons of Bosnia?
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, CP 145 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by former Foreign Minister and Permanent Representative to the United Nations for Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH), Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey.
Terrorism in the Birthplace of the Arab Spring: Sociopolitical Challenges in Contemporary Tunisia
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, CP 145 |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by Claire Oueslati-Porter on "Terrorism in the Birthplace of the Arab Spring: Sociopolitical Challenges in Contemporary Tunisia".
October
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in History Textbooks in Palestine
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Ziff 100 (School of Education) |
The Middle East Studies Program is hosting a lecture by Dr. Samira Alayan, Hebrew University, Jerusalem on "The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in History Textbooks in Palestine".
The Syrian Crisis in Focus
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, CP 145 (Chemistry & Physics) |
Join the School of International and Public Affairs for a panel discussion that explores the conflict and crisis in Syria. FIU faculty experts will discuss the origins of the crisis, its domestic and societal impact on Syria and the Syrian people, and the geopolitical impact of the crisis on the region and the neighboring world.
November
Islam and Arabs in Cuba: A Historical and Contemporary Overview
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, CP 145 (Chemistry & Physics) |
Join the Middle East Studies Program for a lecture by Daniel F. Rivera, Research Fellow of the Middle East Studies Program at FIU on "Islam and Arabs in Cuba: A Historical and Contemporary Overview".
December
Catastrophic Success: Turkey and Lessons for Prospective Dictators on How to Control Media
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| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 220 |
Join the Middle East Studies for a lecture by Kerim Balci, journalist and the editor-in-chief of Turkish Review, as he speaks on lessons for prospective dictatorships on controlling the media.
