nathan audiospot.mp4
Join us for a discussion of how to understand authoritarianism in the world today? Systems that we call “authoritarianism” vary greatly–most have parliaments, judicial systems, and other structures we encounter in democratic systems. How do we understand how they differ from democracies–and how they differ from each other? How should those who seek to promote democracy approach such institutions?
cath audiospot.mp4
Join the Institute for Middle East Studies and the Humanitarian Action Initiative for a discussion of Dr. Catherine Herrold’s forthcoming book (Re)Mobilizing the Masses: Youth, Civil Society, and Social Change in the 21st Century, featuring author Dr. Catherine Herrold in conversation with Dr. Michael Barnett.
FINAL AND.mp4
A timely discussion with experts Andrew Miller (Center for American Progress) and Farah Pandith (Council on Foreign Relations) as they explore the potential direction of U.S. policy under the next administration.
AUDIOSPOT_smugglers and states.mp4
Smuggling is typically thought of as furtive and hidden, taking place under the radar and beyond the reach of the state. But in many cases, governments tacitly permit illicit cross-border commerce or even devise informal arrangements to regulate it.
FINAL MELANI MCALISTER AUDIOSPOT.mp4
Promises, Then the Storm Draws on McAlister’s decades of experience as a scholar of US–Middle East relations, as well as her personal history in activism, this incisive and dynamic text traces the devastating development of the current war in real-time, identifying echoes with previous moments in the history of the region and the protests and artistic responses they prompted. @MelaniMcA
ANNE AUDIO SPOT FINAL.mp4
Ambassador (ret.) William Roebuck and Dr. Annelle Sheline will discuss their dissents about U.S. policy in the Middle East, including the lessons they learned and the degree to which they affected U.S. policy. @AnnelleSheline
AMB AUDIO SPOT FINAL..mp4
Ambassador (ret.) William Roebuck and Dr. Annelle Sheline will discuss their dissents about U.S. policy in the Middle East, including the lessons they learned and the degree to which they affected U.S. policy.
AUDIO X SPOT- END OF AMB FINAL.mp4
Dr. Steven Cook's discussion at The End of Ambition provided a critical analysis of U.S. engagement in the Middle East. He argued that while disengagement may seem attractive, it risks overlooking key lessons from history. Cook highlighted both the successes in safeguarding U.S. interests and the destabilizing consequences of overreaching policies.
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240412_Between Banat Queer Arab Critique and Transnational Arab Archives_CLIP.mp4
With the end of the semester quickly approaching it's time to reflect on our amazing events from this past semester. IMES discussion on Dr. Mejdulene Bernard Shomali’s recent book Between Banat: Queer Arab Critique and Transnational Arab Archives with Dr. Mona Oraby. For events like this and more visit https://buff.ly/3TgBDQz to stay up to date.
Watch IMES's first event of the year! Dr. Stacy Fahrenthold discusses her new book "Between the Ottomans and the Entente"
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