Past Events
Imaginary Divides: The Middle East and Africa Across Empires, Oceans, and Borders
Friday, 4/28/2023, 9:30am - 3:30pm
Join the Institute for Middle East Studies for its 2023 Annual Conference.
China's Rise in the Global South
Wednesday, 4/12/2023, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a talk with Professor Dawn C. Murphy about her new book "China's Rise in the Global South".
The One State Reality: What is Israel/Palestine?
Tuesday, 4/11/2023, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
How does the One State Reality help us understand the current strife in Israel? Join us to learn more.
Resurgence of Militarism: Views from the Global South and Implications for the United States
Thursday, 4/6/2023, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Join IMES, QI, and SiC for a panel discussion on the legacy of endless militarism.
Thursday, 3/23/2023, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Join MEPF for a discussion of David M. Wight's new book "Middle East Petrodollars and the Transformation of US Empire, 1967–1988"
Bad News: How the Media Marched Us to War in Iraq and Beyond
Wednesday, 3/22/2023, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the Quincy Institute, with co-sponsorship from the Institute for Middle East Studies at George Washington University, The Nation magazine, and Breaking Points podcast, for a discussion of the media’s role in war and peace.
Woman, Life, Freedom: International Women’s Day Event featuring Azar Nafisi
Wednesday, 3/8/2023, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Renowned Iranian author Azar Nafisi joins us to discuss the women-led protests in Iran.
Thursday, 3/2/2023, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Join the Institute for Middle East Studies for a discussion of José Ciro Martínez's new book "States of Subsistence The Politics of Bread in Contemporary Jordan."
Using Ramadan in the Arabic Classroom
Thursday, 2/23/2023, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
This hybrid workshop will discuss best practices in introducing Ramadan in the Arabic language classroom.
Thursday, 2/23/2023, 12:00pm - 1:15pm
ESIA Practitioner-in-Residence Roopa Rangaswamy will speak to four leading experts about the conflict in Yemen. The discussion will examine current trends and dynamics as well as the trajectory for 2023 and beyond.
Thursday, 2/16/2023, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Join the Institute for Middle East Studies for a discussion of Muriam Haleh Davis' new book "Markets of Civilization Islam and Racial Capitalism in Algeria."
Teach-In on the Earthquake in Syria & Türkiye
Wednesday, 2/15/2023, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join the Institute for Middle East Studies and Humanitarian Action Initiative for a teach-in on the earthquake in Syria & Türkiye.
The Last Front in the War in Court: Inside the 9/11 Case at Guantanamo with Lisa Hajjar
Tuesday, 2/7/2023, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Join the Middle East policy Forum for a discussion of Lisa Hajjar's new book "The Last Front in the War in Court: Inside the 9/11 Case at Guantanamo."
Gender, Violence, and the Geopolitics of Feminism
Thursday, 2/2/2023, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the WGSS program for our kickoff event of Spring 2023 to celebrate 50 years at GW! We will feature Lila Abu-Lughod and Nadera Shalhoub Kevorkian who will share their expertise on "Gender, Violence, and Governance Feminism."
Struggles for Political Change in the Arab World: Regimes, Oppositions, and External Actors
Friday, 1/27/2023, 8:30am - 3:45pm
Struggles for Political Change in the Arab World: Regimes, Oppositions, and External Actors Hosted by the Institute for Middle East Studies, The George Washington University & The Program on Arab Reform and Democracy, CDDRL, Stanford University Friday January 27, 2023 Location: Lindner Commons, 1957 E St NW, Washington, DC 20052
Thursday, 1/26/2023, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Join the Institute for Middle East Studies for a discussion of Munira Khayyat's new book "A Landscape of War: Ecologies of Resistance and Survival in South Lebanon."
Opportunities for Arabic Learners Beyond the Classroom
Thursday, 1/19/2023, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Join the DC Arabic Teachers' Council for a workshop on opportunities for Arabic learners beyond the classroom.
Universal Design: Inclusivity in the Classroom
Tuesday, 12/13/2022, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The workshop will provide specific steps, examples, and case studies on the implementation process to reach all learners in different classroom environments.
Monday, 12/5/2022, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Gulan Gawdan will discuss women in STEM in the context of Kurdistan and Iraq.
Thursday, 11/10/2022, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Join IMES for a conversation with Hesham Sallam from Stanford University about his new book "Classless Politics: Islamist Movements, the Left, and Authoritarian Legacies In Egypt" with discussant Mona Atia from George Washington University. This will be held in-person at 2:15 pm, in room 505 at 1957 E Street Elliott School of International Affairs.