Kuwait and the Commonwealth of Independent States: The current situation and prospects for the future
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In this lecture, Professor Selim will review and account for the relations between Kuwait and the twelve countries comprising the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). He will assess the main dilemmas of these relations and suggest modalities for their further development. To achieve…
No Honour in Killing: Art makes visible buried truth
Lecture
Niilofur Farrukh’s presentation will have two layers. The first will focus on the curatorial strategy that aimed to bring this taboo subject under discussion and seek justice for the fi ve women who were buried alive in the name of honour in Nasirabad in 2007. The two year long tour was…
Can Turkey inspire reform in the Muslim world?
Lecture
The role of social movements and civic engagement in social reform and betterment of democracy cannot be denied. The Hizmet Movement has played a crucial role in helping Turkish citizens embrace democratic values. The movement’s success in enlightening the people of Turkey also proved that Islam (…
"Oltin Meros" and the territorialization of memory in Uzbek national identity
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Synopsis: Professor Hanks will address the challenges inherent in constructing national identity in post-Soviet Uzbekistan. Using a theoretical framework anchored in ethno-symbolism, he will examine how the concepts of oltin meros (golden heritage) and territorialization are being…
Assessing counter-insurgency and state-building efforts in Afghanistan
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Ambassador Karl Eikenberry discussed current counter-insurgency and state-building efforts in Afghanistan. He examined the challenges posed over time by discontinuities in strategies, something he experienced firsthand during his three tours of duty in Afghanistan beginning in 2002. He also…
No Peace Without Justice: Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
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Synopsis: The forty-four year Israeli occupation of the Palestinian Territories has had a devastating impact on Palestinian human rights – both in terms of Civil and Political Rights and Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. In this timely talk, Dr Mason will explore the human rights situation…
Unreconciled Differences: Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan
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Turkey is set to become a significant global power. The European Union is being difficult about the prospect of Turkey joining its exclusive though fragmented club, but the importance of Turkey is being recognised by many others, including the United States, Russia, Middle East nations, and, of…