Middle East Politics and International Relations Seminar Series, University of Edinburgh
This public seminar series is running from January 2010 until March 2010.
All lectures will be held at the University of Edinburgh. Further details can be found below.
CASAW is pleased to announce the following events as part of its “Middle East Politics & IR Seminar Series”:
Tuesday 26 January 2010, 17.30
Said Shehata, London Metropolitan University
“State and Political Islam in Egypt”
The talk will analyse the relationship between the Muslim Brotherhood and the governing regime in Egypt. It will tackle the clashes and honeymoon periods of their relationship. It will examine the recent circumstances of electing a new General Guide and the future of the relations between both sides. Dr Said Shehata is an expert on the issues of political Islam in the MIddle East and Europe. He has taught more than 3 years in Middle East Politics and International Relations at the London Metropolitan University. He has published 10 academic papers in 10 edited books in addition to publishing numerous articles in Arabic and English on the issues of Islamic movements and political reform in the Arab world. He has been a guest on several TV channels, including the BBC.
University of Edinburgh, Chrystal Macmillan Building, 15a George Square, Seminar Room 1
A drinks reception will follow in 19 George Square.
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Thursday 10 February 2010, 17.30
Khaled al-Mezaini, CASAW Visiting Fellow, Edinburgh
“The Emergence of National Identities in the Middle East: UAE and Jordan as Case Studies”
University of Edinburgh, Chrystal Macmillan Building, 15a George Square, Seminar Room 2
A drinks reception will follow in 19 George Square.
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Tuesday 23 February 2010, 17.30
Amnon Aran, City University London
“Israel’s Policy towards Hamas and Hezbollah since 2000”
University of Edinburgh, Chrystal Macmillan Building, 15a George Square, Seminar Room 1
A drinks reception will follow in 19 George Square.
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Tuesday 2 March 2010, 17.30
Emma Murphy, Durham University
“Civility, Democratisation and Information Technologies in the Arab Region”
University of Edinburgh, Hugh Robson Building, Lecture Theatre
A drinks reception will follow in 17 George Square.
University of Edinburgh, University of Edinburgh, Hugh Robson Building, Lecture Theatre
A drinks reception will follow in 17 George Square.
