Workshop: Migrant life narratives as place-making in post-colonial Australia
Workshop
There is an increasing interest and need to assess the potential of migrant narratives to expand our understanding of contemporary post-colonial Australia, particularly in the context of ongoing public debates concerning “the cleavage between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples” (Curthoys) and…
Central Asia Update 2023: Dealing with the War in Ukraine
Panel discussion
The conflict in Ukraine has had a huge impact on Central Asia’s domestic and international politics. While the region’s leaders have desperately tried to stay neutral, the renewed geopolitical struggle has forced them to make difficult choices against the background of mounting economic, security…
Panel Discussion: The Future of Palestine’s National Movement
Panel discussion
Join us for a critical exploration of the complex challenges reshaping Palestinian society, economics, and politics. Hosted by the ANU Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, this expert panel will examine issues extending far beyond Israeli-Palestinian negotiations. From the erosion of Palestinian…
Millennial Muslims and Lebanese-Australian Literature: Dr Ibrahim Abraham in Conversation with Professor Karima Laachir (CAIS Director)
Lecture
A recent, strong wave of Lebanese-Australian literature, emerging from the western suburbs of Sydney, sheds light on the complexity and diversity of Muslim identity, belief and practice in contemporary Australia. Focusing primarily on the ambiguously semi-autobiographical coming-of- age novels of…
Unravelling the Iran Protests: People, Power, and Politics
Panel discussion
Over the past half-decade, Iran has experienced a series of nation-wide protests led by diverse segments of society. Notably, the recent Mahsa Amini protest has distinguished itself as a women-led movement, emerging as the most potent and enduring challenge to the Islamic Republic since its…
MAJLIS @ANU | Yemen’s path forward – assessing the country’s fragmentation crisis
Webinar/Online
Months following the Saudi-Houthi peace talks, any real progress towards Yemeni interests is yet to be seen. Yemen has suffered an eight-year civil war, often described as a proxy war, due to the involvement of external powers, namely Saudi Arabia, the UAE – and in opposition, Iran. The conflict…
Career Fair: Pursuing a Career in the Australian Public Service
Conference
Graduates from the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies have pursued a diverse range of meaningful careers and their contribution is helping foster a more harmonious, understanding and interconnected world. The employers continue expressing a very high demand for graduates with strong communication…