The Arab World: Between collapse and transformation lecture
Since the rebellions of 2011, the Arab order is in a state of disorder, sitting atop a time bomb made up of youth, who constitute the overwhelming majority. Today’s youth, want more freedom, dignity,…
HE Dr Al-Sabah's ANU lecture
Over the past decade, the nature of the challenges and threats affecting the Middle East region have been among the most complex it has ever faced. The region’s political order is in a state of…
Central Asia in the Persianate World: Past, Present and Future
Central Asia in the Persianate World: Past, Present and Future CAIS Deputy Director Dr. Kirill Nourzhanov speaks on 'Central Asia in the Persianate World: Past, Present and Future' at the School of…
Online Arabic and Persian - a great experience
Students of online languages at CAIS are enjoying the experience, and finding many new opportunities as a result of their study of these important languages. The program has been running for five…
Graduations for 2016
CAIS students graduating this semester include: Brenton Clark, who was in Canberra to receive his award for his doctoral thesis. His thesis focused on Iran’s political and economic relations with…
Cais Book launched by Minister for Foreign Affairs
The Arab World and Iran: A turbulent region in transition, edited by Amin Saikal, was launched by the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Hon. Julie Bishop MP, on 12 December 2016. In…
Elementary Arabic - Short Course
Interested in Arabic Language but not taking a degree program? Why not try our summer course in Elementary Arabic? This Elementary Arabic summer course aims at developing students’ abilities to…