ANU Language Teaching Forum - Hindi teaching and the challenges of teaching on-campus and on-line
Seminar
In this paper Peter Friedlander will argue that current developments in Hindi teaching on-campus and on-line have to be seen in relation to the history of how Hindi teaching has developed in Australia. He will contrast the demands for Hindi in terms of expectations set out in the Australia in the…
Screening of the 2014 Oscar nominated documentary - ‘The Square’
Other
The Centre for the Arab and Islamic Studies and the ANU United Middle East Society (UMES) present a special screening of 'The Square'. The Egyptian Revolution has been an ongoing rollercoaster over the past two and a half years. Through the news, we only get a glimpse of the bloodiest…
Counter-revolution: The Resilience of Authoritarianism in the Wake of the Arab Spring
Lecture
Authoritarian governments and remnants of the old regimes that were toppled in Egypt, Yemen, Libya, and Tunisia are opposed to popular demands for genuine political and economic reform. They have used all means at their disposal - hard power and soft power, to undermine the revolutionary…
Why is the Arab Spring Turning to the Season of Arab Discontent?
Lecture
At the dawn of the twenty first century the post-colonial Arab and non-Arab societies of the Muslim Middle East have experienced continuous revolutions and military interventions, domestic and foreign, but without any positive effect on their governance. This presentation will explore the role of…
One Year of Muslim Brotherhood Rule in Egypt 2012-2013: Lost opportunities and tragic outcomes
Seminar
For more than 80 years the Muslim Brotherhood craved the possibility of ruling Egypt. This difficult and at times seemingly insurmountable goal was finally reached in July 2012 with the historical election of Mohammed Morsi as Egypt’s first civilian president. Elected with a razor thin majority,…
Afghanistan: From US-led intervention to self-reliance?
Lecture
Genevieve Jacobs (ABC Canberra) will facilitate a discussion with Professor Amin Saikal AM, FASSA examining the fate of Afghanistan leading up to the 2014 withdrawal of troops. Afghanistan is the only country in the world to have gained the dubious reputation of having been invaded by all three…
Peace in the Middle East?
Lecture
Twenty years since the signing of the Oslo Accords, Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi explains what went wrong and what lessons must be learned as negotiations continue today. Dr Mustafa Barghouthi is a Member of the Palestinian parliament. He has held a number of prominent roles including: Minister of…