Graduate Information Evening
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Are you interested in the contemporary politics, history, culture and political economy of the Middle East and Central Asia, or the role of Islam in the modern world? CAIS offers the following Graduate coursework programs: Graduate Certificate in Middle Eastern & Central…
The Syrian Conflict: The impact on Lebanon
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As the conflict in Syria continues to intensify, attention is turning to the impact it is having upon Syria’s neighbours. Since it began in 2011, the conflict has forced over 1.3 million Syrians to flee as refugees to Syria’s surrounding neighbours. In this seminar, Mr Ziad Mikati, will share his…
Young British Muslims: Identity, Culture, Politics and the Media
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Abstract British national identity or ‘Britishness’ has been variously defined such as possessing fluent English skills, loyalty to Britain, integration with the wider community, belief in democracy, tolerance, acceptance of equal treatment for all and respect for the country and its shared…
The ANU Student Mobility Program Exchange Fair 15 April 2013
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The ANU Student Mobility Program Exchange Fair will be held on Monday 15 April 2013. The fair is an opportunity for ANU students to meet representatives and volunteer students from our partner universities throughout the world. Come along and find out more about your overseas study opportunities…
Beyond Counter-Terrorism: Reconsidering Governance in Northern Mali
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As the France-led counter-insurgency campaign unfolds, this talk will detail Mali’s urgent political challenges ahead. Transcending the poisonous form of governance established in the last decade between Mali’s central authorities and its northern region will be the most arduous task. Many years…
‘Islam and the status of women in the Arab world’ - Roundtable discussion
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CAIS Director Professor Amin Saikal is hosting a roundtable discussion on ‘Islam and the status of women in the Arab world’ as part of the inaugural Australia-Arab Women Dialogue color:#333333;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;font-weight:normal">The Dialogue brings to Australia emerging women leaders…
Ships, Submarines and Aircraft: Naval and Aerial aspects of the Gallipoli War
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The Gallipoli Peninsula stands as one of the earliest theatres of joint military operations in the modern era. At Gallipoli, both the Allies and the Ottomans employed their naval, land and air power assets in pursuit of a decisive victory. The campaign, which opened with a naval assault to force a…