Dr. Farkhondeh Akbari ‘s presentation uses gender narratives to share about women’s rights prior & after US withdrawal. Her method is built on the feminist principle:once personal story,once told,becomes a transformative experience Monash University Middle East Studies Forum #MESF2024 Jacqui True

Dr. Abbas Farasoo presents on the transformation of war in Afghanistan over the period of more than two decades, including the way war has evolved and transformed. #MESF2020 La Trobe University Middle East Studies Forum

Dr. Thomas presents on Global South norm contestation by sharing how South Africa reinforces international principles & frameworks (#ICJ), while they are now seen as a moral abdication from Global North. Dr Andrew Thomas Middle East Studies Forum Deakin UniversityArtsEd POLIS Deakin @Deakin #MESF2024

Dr. Jeunot reviews 1930-1934Yemen-Saudi conflict & proposes interplay between intl’ & domestic norms rather than unilateral approaches based on international norms of conflict settlement to ensure agreements are fully implemented & sustainable. Eric Jeunot, PhD Middle East Studies Forum #MESF2024

Benedict Moleta critiques Olivier Roy’s theory of failure of Islam, by sharing a on the non-failure of Hamas’ political Islam, evident in the divisions between state and society that have developed in the polity of Israel. ourANU Middle East Studies Forum #MESF2024

Dr. Rodger Shanahan presents on the enduring foundations of deterrence in Israel despite advances in technology and the ability of external actors to coordinate military action within the region. Middle East Studies Forum #MESF2024

East Asia's youth are increasingly disappointed with traditional politics, leading to diverse patterns of political disengagement across the region. Fore more, read my new article East Asia Forum ourANU Flinders University Newsroom Flinders University ANU Crawford School of Public Policy eastasiaforum.org/2024/10/08/why…

#DigitalAuthoritarianism at an all-time rise … Prof. Ihsan Yilmaz, the chair of the session, presents the panel on digital authoritarianism in the Middle East & beyond funded by Gerda Henkel Stiftung Ihsan Yilmaz, ihsanylmz.bsky.social #MESF2024 Middle East Studies Forum Deakin University_ADI @Deakin @DeakinArtsEd

Ziba Akbari @DeakinArtsEd presents on #Kurdish nationalist movement in #Iran at #MESF2024 Conference

Dr. Bashirov presents on how Iran & Pakistan’s governments adapted their strategies from experiences with early 2010s protests, facilitated by China’s promotion of digital authoritarianism to advance their authoritarian rule on populations. #MESF2024 Middle East Studies Forum Deakin Law School

Dr. Ali Al-Mamouri shares on Egyptian state&non-state digital actors spreading propaganda, consp theories, & #fakenews, harassing independent journalists & social media activists.He shares on tech Egypt obtained frm Western companies 2 increase surveillance Middle East Studies Forum #MESF2024

Dr ⁦Arif Saba⁩ discussing views on US & China in the #MidEast at #MESF2024 conf ⁦@DeakinArtsEd⁩ ⁦@Deakin_ADI⁩

Dr. Ali Al-Mamouri presents on digital war between Iran & Israel since the war on Gaza. He shares that mass media & social media are utilized as tools of warfare to influence domestic and international audiences successfully. #MESF2024 Middle East Studies Forum Deakin University

Prof. Benjamin Isakhan presents data on rebuilding heritage sites as a priority in post-conflict #Syria as determined by local populations - encouraging a localised approach to reconstruction of heritage sites. POLIS Deakin Middle East Studies Forum #MESF2024

Dr. Ali Mozaffari shares case studies from West Asia to explore and illustrate the mutual relationship between borders and heritage and their implications for the parties involved on the ground. #MESF2024 @Deakin_ADI Middle East Studies Forum

And it’s a wrap for #MESF2024 conference,working with this fabulous team to bring together 2 days of multidisciplinary scholars.I needed it for reflection on my work as a scholar-practitioner Thanks! Shahram Akbarzadeh Dr Andrew Thomas Middle East Studies Forum Deakin University_ADI @Deakin @DeakinArtsEd

We are looking forward to welcoming WPS focal points from around the world. Starting tomorrow, the #WPSFocalPointsNetwork meets in Oslo, Norway🇳🇴 for a thematic meeting on inclusive peacemaking and peacebuilding. Stay tuned for updates! #FPNOslo #WPSat25