News and Updates
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
March 21, 20255:00pm ET
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→
Fascism in the Middle East: Nationalism, Islamism, and Imagining Other Futures
By Saladdin Bahozde Published January 14, 2025 by Routledge Following decades of brutal campaigns against left forces, fascism in its nationalist and religious forms has been dominating Turkish, Iranian, and Arab politics for over half a century. At first, with key enemies… Continue reading→
New publication: Academic Freedom in a Plural World Global Critical Perspectives
Academic Freedom in a Plural World Global Critical Perspectives Editors: Frédéric Mégret Nandini Ramanujam The notion of academic freedom dates back to the creation of universities and has long been understood to be central to their vocation. This freedom… Continue reading→
Democracy Now! Interview with Gubad Ibadoghlu’s Daughter, Zhala Bayramova
November 19, 2024 In Baku, Azerbaijan, Democracy Now! continues their coverage of COP29, the 2024 U.N. climate summit, and its host country’s record on human rights. Posted below, Amy Goodman interviews Zhala Bayramova, daughter of Consortium Scholar, Gubad Ibadoghlu, who remains… Continue reading→