New article by Andrea Dessì “The EU Global Strategy and the MENA Region: In Search of Resilience”

New article by Andrea Dessì “The EU Global Strategy and the MENA Region: In Search of Resilience”

“The EU Global Strategy and the MENA Region: In Search of Resilience”, by Andrea Dessì, published in Foundation for European Progressive Studies (FEPS). “Europe has made some progress in implementing the EU Global Strategy, yet, when it comes to the Middle East and North Africa 

New article co-authored by Silvia Colombo “New Trends in Identity Politics in the Middle East and North Africa and Their Impact on State–Society Relations”

New article co-authored by Silvia Colombo “New Trends in Identity Politics in the Middle East and North Africa and Their Impact on State–Society Relations”

“New Trends in Identity Politics in the Middle East and North Africa and Their Impact on State–Society Relations”, by Silvia Colombo, Enrico Campelli, Francesca Caruso, Raffaella A. Del Sarto, published in MENARA. “State-society relations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have been deeply 

Event “Alternative Visions for a New Mediterranean Partnership: Evidence From 700+ Stakeholder Interviews”

Event “Alternative Visions for a New Mediterranean Partnership: Evidence From 700+ Stakeholder Interviews”

“Alternative Visions for a New Mediterranean Partnership: Evidence From 700+ Stakeholder Interviews”, Global Governance Programme, 11 February 2019 – Villa Schifanoia. Daniela Huber presented the outcome of the MEDRESET project that is relevant to the discussion of the EU-LISTCO project, led by Federica Bicchi at 

New Book Chapter by Michelle Pace “The Governance Deficit in the Middle East Region” – Routledge Handbook on Middle East Security

New Book Chapter by Michelle Pace “The Governance Deficit in the Middle East Region” – Routledge Handbook on Middle East Security

Description of the volume by the Routledge Handbook on Middle East Security: Routledge Handbook on Middle East Security provides the first comprehensive look at Middle East security issues that includes both traditional and emerging security threats. Taking a broad perspective on security, the volume offers both 

Nabil Shaath shares his thoughts on Palestinian statehood and international consensus

Nabil Shaath shares his thoughts on Palestinian statehood and international consensus

Nabil Shaath, the foreign policy adviser of the Palestinian President, gave a lecture at Birzeit University on the Palestinian quest for independence within an international context, on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018. Learn more about the event.

Colombian Academics to cooperate with Abu Lughod Institute for International Studies

Colombian Academics to cooperate with Abu Lughod Institute for International Studies

A delegation of Colombian academics and officials visited Birzeit University on February 11, 2019 and discussed channels of possible cooperation, focusing on international relations, post-conflict peace-building, and reconstruction studies. The cooperation will be in partnership with Externado University and Rosario University, two of the best 

Professor Khaled Al-Hroub traces the impact of the British Mandate and the Oslo Accords on Palestinian statehood

Professor Khaled Al-Hroub traces the impact of the British Mandate and the Oslo Accords on Palestinian statehood

Khaled Al-Hroub, a professor of Middle Eastern studies at Northwestern University in Qatar, gave a lecture on the impact of colonial powers on Palestinian statehood, and the historic plan to delegitimize the Palestinian quest for independence, at Birzeit University on Thursday, October 4th 2018. See 

Lecture by Ambassador of Japan to Jordan

Lecture by Ambassador of Japan to Jordan

The Ambassador of Japan to Jordan Hidenao Yanagi delivered a lecture at the University of Jordan titled: “Japanese Policy towards the Middle East including the Jordan-Japan Relations”. He addressed topics including Jordan’s importance in the region, Jordan – Japan relations, the conflict in Syria in 

Lecture by senator Majali: “The role of political elites in Jordan” – University of Jordan

Lecture by senator Majali: “The role of political elites in Jordan” – University of Jordan

The Prince Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II School of International Studies at the University of Jordan hosted Senator Hussein Hazza Al Majalito lecture on “The role of political elites in Jordan”. Al Majali underlined challenges facing Jordan as a result of the instability situations in 

Scholars from the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment visit The University of Jordan

Scholars from the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment visit The University of Jordan

A team of scholars from the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment visited the Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II School of International Studies and met with its prof. Mohammed Al-Katatsheh. The scholars were interested in discussing how Jordan managed to preserve its stability despite all the