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Funding and Conference Opportunities

By Elnaz Jamshidi

The following organizations have upcoming deadlines for their conferences, fellowships, and additional language resources: 

 

The Middle East Studies…

Public Universities and Free Speech Amidst the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

By Mohamed Manaa

More than a year after the events of October 7th, public university administrations have struggled to make progress on the Israel-Palestine question. Not only has the general American public been…

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The War in Gaza and Israel Challenges Universities to Maintain Learning Spaces

By Melinda McClimans and Krishna Kewale

For decades, the Israel-Palestine conflict has been an important topic in news media.  However, it remains one Americans are not comfortable…

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Resources for How to Talk About the Violence in Israel and Gaza

By Melinda McClimans

Civil rights form an important part of U.S. citizenship that shapes our identity and informs American attitudes and cultural norms. We value democracy and equal treatment of all citizens…

Violence in Israel and Gaza

As members of an academic community with deep interest in the Middle East and North Africa region, we extend our sympathy and concern for all impacted by the violence in Israel…

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Resources for Learning about the Israel-Palestinian Conflict

By Rahma Anjum

As news, opinions, and sentiments pour into our radars about the escalating, now-devastating conflict in Israel-Gaza, many of us are seeking context and balanced information to make sense of…

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Devastating Flood Hits Derna: The Causes and the Aftermath

As the people of Derna cope with the deadliest flood in Africa since 1900, Libyans are on an ongoing search for missing persons. Furthermore, people fear the lasting consequences of such a…

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Crisis in Morocco: The Eathquake and its Aftermath

On the third national day of mourning in Morocco, as declared by King Mohammad VI, we at Ohio State join communities all over the nation, as the world gathers to show support for the victims of…