'Frankenstein in Baghdad' by Ahmad Saadawi
France Meyer's translation of Ahmad Saadawi‘s novel 'Frankenstein à Bagdad' has been awarded the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire 2017. On hearing of the award, CAIS Director Amin Saikal said, 'My warmest…
Unpacking the complexities of the conflicts, rivalries and failed goals of the Middle East
The book, Iran and the Arab World: A turbulent region in transition, edited by Amin Saikal, is the proceeds of a conference held at ANU in 2014. The conference brought together renowned international…
Thinking like jihadis do?
CAIS Research Scholar, Katja Theodorakis, was a finalist in the ANU round of the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. The 3MT Final was held at Llewellyn Hall on Wednesday 14 September at 6pm. Katja…
3MT - CAIS research scholar wins a joint prize
Congratulations to the winners of College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS) round of the 3 Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. CAIS research scholar Katja Theodorakis received a joint first place with…
WVE conference video now available
TheWomen and Violent Extremism: Myth and Reality conference was jointly presented by ANU Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs (Bell School) and Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies (CAIS). It was…
Congratulations to CAIS students graduating in July
Graduations Three research scholars will be awarded doctoral degrees this semester: Brenton Clark, Adrian d'Hage and Aly Zaman. Dr Brenton Clark has completed a doctoral thesis on: 'The Islamic…
CAIS courses offered in Semester 2
Undergraduate Politics, History and Culture Courses Language Courses MEAS1002 Islam, History & Institutions Dr Raihan Ismail ARAB1003/6103 Introductory…