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ONLINE | UNIVERSITIES UNDER ATTACK
MAY 1, 20255:00PM ET Just over two months into the second Trump presidency we have a U.S. government that is at war with higher education. It has assaulted and is attempting to eliminate efforts to achieve diversity, equity, and inclusion….Continue reading→
New Publication: The Syrian Refugee Crisis and Global Security Threats – A Case Study of Germany
By: AHMAD BARAKAT The arrival of a substantial number of Syrian refugees in Europe elicited xenophobic apprehension in some nations. Syrian refugees have become widely linked to issues of security, violence, and crime as well being seen as a danger…Continue reading→
New Publication: The Images of Syrian Refugees in the Mainstream Narrative: A Case Study of Lebanon
By: AHMAD BARAKAT This paper re-examines the images that were associated with the Syrian refugee crisis between 2015-2018 through a case study in-vestigating depictions in the mainstream narrative. The main con-tribution of the paper is to establish a link between…Continue reading→
One would-be Romanian president is a plagiarist. But will voters care?
Published in Times Higher EducationFebruary 28, 2025By: Ararat Osipian Victor Ponta quit as prime minister amid scandals including a renounced doctorate. Should he be allowed to run for president, asks Ararat Osipian When the US has elected a convicted felon accused of numerous…Continue reading→
Live Performance: Afghan Artist Showcase
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Building Bridges: Topics in Arabic Literature in Translation
Thursdays, March 6 – May 8, 2025 9:00 -10:30 AM ET Hosted on Zoom Course Overview This free 10-week course will delve into the profound role of translated Arabic literature in fostering a connection between Arab and Western cultures, aiming…Continue reading→
Natural and Manmade Hazards Under Changing Environments
Fridays, March 7 – May 9, 2025 10:30 AM -12:00 PM ET Hosted on Zoom Course Overview This 10-week seminar focuses on the multifaceted and complex impacts of natural and anthropogenic hazards on societies under changing environments. Natural impacts include…Continue reading→
Political Economy of Energy Transition
Mondays, March 3 – May 5, 2025 9:00 -10:30 AM ET Hosted on Zoom Course Overview This 10-week online seminar will cover the characteristics and challenges of energy transition. It will examine the political economy of transition, focusing on major…Continue reading→
Human Beings and Society in the Information Hurricane
Wednesdays, March 5 – May 7, 2025 9:00 -10:30 AM ET Hosted on Zoom Course Overview This seminar offers a comprehensive examination of the multifaceted nature of information warfare, focusing on how political narratives, disinformation, and media influence shape both…Continue reading→
Navigating the Crisis of Transitional Justice in Post-Conflict Arab Regions: Challenges and Pathways to Reconciliation Volume 60- Issue 1
By Adel Dashela, Postdoctoral Fellow, Columbia Global Center (CGC), AmmanDecember 26, 2024 This article discusses the transitional justice crisis in the Arab regions in the post-conflict phase and studies the implementation challenges and transitional justice mechanisms in areas suffering from…Continue reading→