Human Development in the Middle East and North Africa Region: Past and Future
Lecture
In an article on trends in child mortality in developing countries published in 1986 the noted social scientist, JC Caldwell, found that all eleven of the worst performing countries by his calculations had majority Muslim populations and eight of them were from the Middle East and North Africa (…
Postgraduate information evening - 15 October
Seminar
CAIS academic staff and research scholars will hold a thirty minute presentation titled 'The Middle East and Central Asia: At a glance'. Come along to hear information about the Centre's programs, research opportunities and possible career paths. To see more information and to register
Palestine Today: Citizen or Exile?
Lecture
In her latest book, 'Return: A Palestinian Memoir', Ghada Karmi has written a passionate exploration of belonging. Having grown up in Britain following exile from Palestine in 1948, doctor, author and academic Ghada Karmi returns to her homeland eager to help with the peace process and the creation…
The nuclear deal between Iran and 5+1: Achievements and developments?
Lecture
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Turkish Foreign Policy, The Middle East and the JDP
Lecture
Turkish foreign policy towards the Middle East under the Justice and Development Party - in reality - means the foreign policy of Mr Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the former prime minister and the president since 2014. In this lecture Barış Doster reflects on Turkey's foreign policy and how it is received…
Civil society and the promotion of democratic transition in Egypt: Opportunities and Challenges
Lecture
In Egypt after Mubarak, there is a greater space for civil society groups to work and fulfil their mission. However, after the ousting of President Morsi and his Muslim Brotherhood regime, the government has passed or proposed laws that appear to target “terrorism” or “national security,” but in…
Islamic Finance: Religious identity, petrodollars, and legal arbitrage
Lecture
Recent empirical studies have shown that Islamic finance, despite its widely-advertised growth, has not improved financial inclusion of Muslims, who remain among the most excluded financially. This is not surprising in light of the genesis and modes of operation of this industry. Islamic finance…