May Majlis - Rejected Georgian? Citizens of Georgia with Armenian Names in Search of their National Selves
Seminar
For the “Ugly Duckling”, the mere fact of being born in the nest of a duck, growing up amongst duckling-siblings and possessing impressive swimming skills is not a guarantee to be perceived as a duck. Just so, for Georgian citizens of Armenian origin, the mere fact of…
CAIS Public Lecture "What to Expect from Egypt and the UAE: Host of COP 27 and 28
Lecture
The Arab region, characterized by arid climate conditions but diverse economic wealth, is one of the most vulnerable regions to the adverse impacts of climate change. Rising temperature, reduced rainfall, increased rates of evaporation as well as increasing intensity and frequency of extreme…
Russian Roulette: Repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian War on the Middle East
Seminar
Please join us for a virtual panel discussion hosted by the Near East Policy Forum and the Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies at the Australian National University. As the world continues to grapple with the fallout of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the conflict is set to significantly…
CAIS Public Lecture "Vanguard of Modernity: The Muthaqqafun (Intelligentsia) in Kuwait"
Lecture
The Gulf region is often portrayed as a timeless domain of tribes and tradition, untouched by the modern socio-political dynamics experienced in the wider Arab world. This lecture will challenge this stereotype through a detailed examination of the muthaqqafūn in Kuwait, a social stratum composed…
Persian New Year "Nowruz" and Harmony Day Celebrations
Activity
The Persian Australian Community Association of ACT has the pleasure of inviting you to the Persian New Year "Nowruz" celebration and Harmony Day event, supported by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The event takes place this Saturday from 10am to 4pm at Civic Square, with the official opening…
CAIS Public Lecture "Inside Iran: complex dynamics of Politics, Religion and Global Security"
Lecture
This Pulbic Lecture focuses on Iran's political dynamics post 2009, just one year before the Arab Uprisings. It addresses Iran's return to more political conservatism, which has contributed to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or the Iran Nuclear Deal in 2015. Professor Zweiri…
March Majlis - Xinjiang in 2022: After Five Years of Crackdown
Seminar
After five years of intense crackdown, the Xinjiang region in Western China has been entirely transformed. The region that previously hosted a unique and expressed culture has now been silenced and erased. An assault on the Uyghur people, and other Turkic nationalities in the region, has seen…