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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
This October, the Institute for Middle East Studies is proud to host Professor Alex Boodrookas, author of "Comrades Estranged: Labor and Citizenship in the Twentieth-Century Persian Gulf."
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Comrades Estranged | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
IMES is proud to host Dr. Alex Boodrookas, author of "Comrades Estranged: Labor and Citizenship in the Twentieth-Century Persian Gulf."
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The Middle East Policy Forum will host award-winning foreign affairs journalist Akbar Shahid Ahmed, author of "Crossing the Red Line: Biden, His Advisors, and Israel's War in Gaza," on Wednesday, October 28.
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Crossing the Red Line | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
The Middle East Policy Forum hosts Akbar Shahid Ahmed, author of "Crossing the Red Line: Biden, His Advisors, and Israel's War in Gaza"
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
NEXT WEEK! The Middle East Policy Forum hosts Michael Omer-Man and Sarah Leah Whitson, authors of "From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Israel-Palestine." Co-sponsored by the research and advocacy organization DAWN, our speakers will challenge existing ideas in search of peace.
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From Apartheid to Democracy | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
The Middle East Policy Forum hosts Michael Omer-Man and Sarah Leah Whitson, authors of "From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Israel-Palestine"
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
TOMORROW: IMES and the Quincy Institute’s Veterans in Foreign Policy Initiative host an interdisciplinary panel of scholars of the Middle East and military history to examine how the United States and the Middle East were transformed by 9/11 and the wars that followed.
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Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
Twenty-five years later, IMES and the Quincy Institute’s Veterans in Foreign Policy Initiative examine the how the world was transformed by the events of 9/11
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
This October: The Institute for Middle East Studies is proud to host Professor Alex Boodrookas, author of "Comrades Estranged: Labor and Citizenship in the Twentieth-Century Persian Gulf."
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Comrades Estranged | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
IMES is proud to host Dr. Alex Boodrookas, author of "Comrades Estranged: Labor and Citizenship in the Twentieth-Century Persian Gulf."
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Later this month, join the Institute for Middle East Studies and the Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies at Simon Fraser University for a discussion about Egypt's security, media, and justice systems since the fall of the second republic.
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The Afterlife of Egypt's 2nd Republic | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
Join us for a talk by Hossam El-Hamalawy, Maher Hamoud, and Waleed Salem, in discussion with Shana Marshall.
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The Middle East Policy Forum, in partnership with Foreign Affairs, is pleased to host F. Gregory Gause III, Marc Lynch and Suzanne Maloney, for a discussion about the future of the Middle East. This event will be moderated by Foreign Affairs Executive Editor Justin Vogt.
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Has the Middle East Really Changed? | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
The Middle East Policy Forum, in partnership with Foreign Affairs, hosts F. Gregory Gause III, Marc Lynch, and Suzanne Maloney.
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Coming Soon! The Middle East Policy Forum hosts authors Michael Omer-Man and Sarah Leah Whitson. "From Apartheid to Democracy" outlines an innovative plan to create the foundations for peace and self-determination in Israel-Palestine.
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From Apartheid to Democracy | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
The Middle East Policy Forum hosts Michael Omer-Man and Sarah Leah Whitson, authors of "From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Israel-Palestine"
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
On September 10, join IMES and the Quincy Institute’s Veterans in Foreign Policy Initiative for a discussion about how the United States and the Middle East were transformed by 9/11 and the wars that followed. imes.elliott.gwu.edu/twenty-five-...
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Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
Twenty-five years later, IMES and the Quincy Institute’s Veterans in Foreign Policy Initiative examine the how the world was transformed by the events of 9/11
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The Middle East Policy Forum, in partnership with Foreign Affairs, is pleased to host F. Gregory Gause III, Marc Lynch, and Suzanne Maloney for a discussion about the future of the Middle East, moderated by Foreign Affairs Executive Editor Justin Vogt.
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Has the Middle East Really Changed? | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
The Middle East Policy Forum, in partnership with Foreign Affairs, hosts F. Gregory Gause III, Marc Lynch, and Suzanne Maloney.
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
On September 15, The Middle East Policy Forum is pleased to host Michael Omer-Man and Sarah Leah Whitson, authors of "From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Israel-Palestine." The research and advocacy organization DAWN is co-sponsoring this event.
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From Apartheid to Democracy | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
The Middle East Policy Forum hosts Michael Omer-Man and Sarah Leah Whitson, authors of "From Apartheid to Democracy: A Blueprint for Israel-Palestine"
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Next month, IMES and the Quincy Institute’s Veterans in Foreign Policy Initiative is pleased to host an interdisciplinary panel of scholars of the Middle East and military history to examine how the world was transformed by 9/11 and the wars that followed.
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Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
Twenty-five years later, IMES and the Quincy Institute’s Veterans in Foreign Policy Initiative examine the how the world was transformed by the events of 9/11
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
TOMORROW: The DC Arabic Teachers’ Council presents: Reimagining Arabic Education in the U.S.: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access. This year’s theme invites educators, researchers, and policymakers to rethink how Arabic is taught and learned across all levels of education. buff.ly/pvnpjCd
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Friday! Join us for the DC Arabic Teachers’ Council third annual Arabic Language Education Forum (ALEF): Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K–16).
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Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K–16) | Institute for Middle East Studies | The George Washington University
Join the DC ATC for the third annual Arabic Language Education Forum.
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
This Friday! Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K–16). buff.ly/IXiDFsu
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Meet Our Speakers for Next Friday's 3rd Arabic Language Education Forum: Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States - Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K-16). buff.ly/IXiDFsu
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
NEXT WEEK: Join us for the DC Arabic Teachers’ Council third annual Arabic Language Education Forum (ALEF): Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K–16).
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Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K–16) - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
The DC Arabic Teachers’ Council presents: Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K–16). This year’s theme invites educators, researchers, and policymakers to rethink how Arabic is taught and learned across all levels of education.
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Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K–16) - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Join us for the DC Arabic Teachers’ Council third annual Arabic Language Education Forum (ALEF) at Northern Virginia Community College, May 15, 2026 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.
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Reimagining Arabic Education in the United States: Innovation, Sustainability, and Access (K–16) - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
TOMORROW: The Middle East Policy Forum and the Elliott School Book Launch Series are proud to host Professor Sina Azodi as he debuts his new book, "Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran and the Nuclear Question."
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Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question | Sina Azodi - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Join us for the DC Arabic Teachers’ Council third annual Arabic Language Education Forum (ALEF) at Northern Virginia Community College, May 15, 2026 from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/reima...
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Next week, Sina Azodi showcases his research and expertise on the pursuit of uranium enrichment in Iran, the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Donald Trump’s controversial withdrawal, and the latest efforts to revive the agreement.
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Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question | Sina Azodi - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Based on exclusive interviews, Iranian and American primary sources, and thorough research, Sina Azodi's new book, "Iran and the Bomb" has important implications for both scholars of nuclear non-proliferation and for policymakers.
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Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question | Sina Azodi - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
TOMORROW: Join Rusha Latif as she challenges prevailing narratives about the 2011 Egyptian revolution and draws broader lessons for contemporary movements.
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Rethinking Revolution: Lessons from Tahrir for the 21st Century | Rusha Latif - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
TOMORROW @ 5pm: The Institute for Middle East Studies is proud to present a screening of "Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano" with post-viewing commentary provided by Professor Marilyn Matar. For more information about this event and how to attend, please visit our website.
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Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
@azodiac83.bsky.social will discuss his forthcoming book, "Iran and the Bomb," four weeks from today (Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m.) at GW's Elliott School of International Affairs. @imes-gw.bsky.social Click here for more information, including how to register: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/iran-...
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
The Middle East Policy Forum and the Elliott School Book Launch Series are proud to host Professor Sina Azodi as he debuts his new book, "Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran and the Nuclear Question."
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Iran and the Bomb: The United States, Iran, and the Nuclear Question | Sina Azodi - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
TOMORROW: Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former Wall Street Journal publisher Karen Elliott House joins the Middle East Policy Forum to discuss her newest book, "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia."
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The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia | Karen Elliott House - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Later this month, the Institute for Middle East Studies welcomes Egyptian American researcher and writer, Rusha Latif for a discussion about her latest book "Tahrir’s Youth: Leaders of a Leaderless Revolution."
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Rethinking Revolution: Lessons from Tahrir for the 21st Century | Rusha Latif - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former Wall Street Journal publisher Karen Elliott House has gained unprecedented insights into Saudi Arabia and its controversial leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). She joins the Middle East Policy Forum next week to discuss her work.
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The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia | Karen Elliott House - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
On March 25th, we hope you will join us for a screening of "Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano" with post-viewing commentary provided by Professor Marilyn Matar.
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Film Screening: "Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano" | With Commentary From: Professor Marilyn Matar - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Please join the Middle East Policy Forum for Karen Elliott House’s discussion about her book, "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia." For more information about this event and how to attend, please visit our website.
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The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia | Karen Elliott House - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
TOMORROW: The Institute for Middle East Studies invites you to join Sina Azodi, Barbara Slavin, Samer Shehata, and Joelle Abi-Rached to discuss the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. buff.ly/gcKebSn
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The Middle Eastern Conflict: Iran, the US, and Regional Stakes - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
The Middle East Policy Forum invites you to join Sina Azodi, Barbara Slavin, and other speakers to discuss the unfolding crisis in the Middle East. Our experts will analyze the latest developments and what they mean for Iran’s future and its relationship with the United States.
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The Middle Eastern Conflict: Iran, the US, and Regional Stakes - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Please join us for a discussion of Killian Clarke‘s new book "Return of Tyranny: Why Counterrevolutions Emerge and Succeed." Clarke forwards a movement-centric argument that emphasizes the strategies revolutionary leaders embrace both during their opposition campaigns and after they seize power.
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Return of Tyranny Why Counterrevolutions Emerge and Succeed | Killian Clarke - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The Institute for Middle East Studies invites you to join Rusha Latif for a discussion about her latest book "Tahrir’s Youth: Leaders of a Leaderless Revolution." An activist ethnography, "Tahrir’s Youth" explores the themes of leadership and organization in the 2011 Egyptian revolution.
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Rethinking Revolution: Lessons from Tahrir for the 21st Century | Rusha Latif - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Next month, the Institute for Middle East Studies is proud to present a screening of "Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano" with post-viewing commentary provided by Professor Marilyn Matar. For more information about this event and how to attend, please visit our website.
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Film Screening: "Dancing on the Edge of a Volcano" | With Commentary From: Professor Marilyn Matar - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
TOMORROW @ 1pm: Please join the Middle East Policy Forum to welcome Ambassador James Franklin Jeffrey as he discusses his memoir, Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams. For more information, please visit our website:
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Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams | Ambassador James Franklin Jeffrey - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Next week Ambassador James Franklin Jeffrey will join the Middle East Policy Forum to discuss "Middle East Crises," an essential read for anyone interested in the realities of diplomacy, war, and American power in one of the world’s most complex regions.
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Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams | Ambassador James Franklin Jeffrey - Institute for Middle East Studies
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Interested in the Middle East? One week from today (Wednesday, February 25 at 1 p.m. EST), Ambassador James Jeffrey will discuss his book "Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams" @imes-gw.bsky.social. Register here: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/middl...
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Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams | Ambassador James Franklin Jeffrey - Institute for Middle East Studies
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
If you're in New Haven and interested in U.S. policy in the Middle East, you should attend today's discussion of @abuaardvark.bsky.social's new book, "America's Middle East: The Ruination of a Region." At Yale, with Rob Malley. @imes-gw.bsky.social macmillan.yale.edu/middleeast/e...
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CMES Colloquium: America’s Middle East
Thu, Feb 12 2026, 12 - 1:30pm | Hosted by Rob Malley. Marc Lynch is Professor of Political Science at the George Washington University and founding director of the Project on Middle East Political Sci...
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
On February 25th, please join the Middle East Policy Forum to welcome Ambassador James Franklin Jeffery as he discusses his memoir, Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams. For more information, please visit our website:
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Middle East Crises: Expeditionary Diplomacy with the Bush, Obama, and Trump Teams | Ambassador James Franklin Jeffery - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
TOMORROW @ 12 pm: IMES invites you to join Elyse Semerdjian and Nefertiti Takla for conversation about "Remnants" which explores the Armenian genocide through the traces left in the memories and on the bodies of its women survivors. buff.ly/qJCR89V
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
IMES invites you to join Elyse Semerdjian and Nefertiti Takla for conversation about Semerdjian’s groundbreaking and profoundly moving work, "Remnants: Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide."
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Remnants - Embodied Archives of the Armenian Genocide | Elyse Semerdjian & Nefertiti Takla - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
TOMORROW @ 2pm: Join the Institute for Middle East Studies and Mona Atia to welcome Ahmad Shokr for a thoughtful discussion about decolonization, nationalism, and agrarian capitalism in Egypt. For more information, please visit our website: buff.ly/QPybei2
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
TOMORROW @ 2pm: the Middle East Policy Forum will host Washington Post columnist Shadi Hamid for a discussion about his new book "The Case for American Power." For more information, please visit our website: buff.ly/jrmgQsB
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Next Thursday, please join the Institute for Middle East Studies to welcome Ahmad Shokr as he discusses "Harvests of Liberation: Cotton, Capitalism, and the End of Empire in Egypt" with Mona Atia. For more information, please visit our website: buff.ly/QPybei2
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Join us @imes-gw.bsky.social two weeks from today (Tuesday, January 27) at 2 p.m. to hear @shadihamid.bsky.social discuss his new book, "The Case for American Power." Click here for more information on the event, including how to register: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/the-c...
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The Case for American Power | Shadi Hamid - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
On the eve of the 47th anniversary of the Iranian revolution, the Middle East Policy Forum will host a panel of experts to examine the revolution’s enduring legacy and why in the years since, historical scars and contemporary failures have rendered U.S.-Iran reconciliation elusive.
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From Revolution to Rivalry: U.S.-Iran Relations, 47 Years On - Institute for Middle East Studies
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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
In two weeks, please join the Institute for Middle East Studies to welcome Ahmad Shokr for a thoughtful discussion about decolonization, nationalism, and agrarian capitalism in Egypt with Mona Atia. For more information, please visit our website: buff.ly/QPybei2
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