The CAIS Public Lecture Series features the research of staff, visiting fellows and research colleagues of the Centre. The series aims to present expert insight on both historical and contemporary issues pertaining to the Middle East, Central Asia and Islam covering a broad range of topics in current affairs, political science, international relations, history, sociology, languages and beyond. The CAIS Public Lectures are held regularly throughout the year. To be kept informed of the CAIS Public Lecture Series and other news or events at the Centre please email cais@anu.edu.au
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Past Events
CAIS Public Lecture "Bringing Philosophy and Sociology to the Egyptian Public"
Dr Amro Ali (American University in Cairo), Professor Karima Laachir (Chair)
This lecture will discuss how sociology and philosophy are conveyed to the public in restrictive contexts in the Arab world. Using Egypt as an…
CAIS Public Lecture "Crisis of Democratization: Tunisia's Ongoing Transition"
Professor Larbi Sadiki (Qatar University), Professor Karima Laachir (Chair)
This lecture traces the trajectory of Tunisia's crisis of democratization and the current political impasse since President Kais Saied's…
CAIS Public Lecture "What to Expect from Egypt and the UAE: Host of COP 27 and 28
Dr Aisha Al-Sarihi (National University of Singapore)
The Arab region, characterized by arid climate conditions but diverse economic wealth, is one of the most vulnerable regions to the adverse impacts…