IMES @ GW

Starting with a brief overview of women and society in ancient Mesopotamia and covering critical junctures in the development of Islam up to the 21st century, this course investigates gender identities and relationships between men and women in Islam theologically, historically, culturally, and in consideration of political, social, and economic developments through time. We assess Islam and gender in multiple country, cultural, regional, and global contexts. Previous study of Islam and/or Muslim-majority societies is helpful but not necessary. Sample syllabus at http://www.kellypemberton.com/classes/

Register for Dr. Kelly Pemberton's Spring 2026 course Women in Islam (REL/WGSS 3481.80). The course will be taught Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:45-2:00pm.

This course critically examines the intersection of religion, culture, and politics through the lens of Islam in cinema. Students will study films that portray pivotal moments in Islamic history, explore Muslim women’s roles in society, and address contemporary challenges such as Islamophobia and social justice movements. Special attention is given to how Muslims use film to reclaim their own narratives of identity and belonging. Sample titles include Fetih 1453, The Two Aishas, Reel Bad Arabs, Timbuktu, and A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night.

Register for Dr. Kelly Pemberton's Spring 2026 course Religion and Film: Islam on Screen (REL 2990.83). The course will be taught on Wednesdays from 12:45-3:15pm.

TOMORROW @ 2pm: Join Zainab Saleh and interlocutor Attiya Ahmad as they discuss Saleh's book, "Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq."

For more information about the event, please visit our website:

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Enduring Hostility: The Making of America's Iran Policy | Dalia Dassa Kaye - Institute for Middle East Studies

TOMORROW: Join Dalia Dassa Kaye and moderator Sina Azodi for a conversation about the timely and rigorous analysis found in her new book, Enduring Hostility: The Making of America's Iran Policy.

For more information about the event, please visit our website.

NEXT WEEK (12/4): Join Zainab Saleh and interlocutor Attiya Ahmad as they discuss Saleh's book, "Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq."

For more information about the event, please visit our website:

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Enduring Hostility: The Making of America's Iran Policy | Dalia Dassa Kaye - Institute for Middle East Studies

NEXT WEEK (12/3): The Middle East Policy Forum will host Dalia Dassa Kaye and moderator Sina Azodi for a conversation about the timely and rigorous analysis found in her new book, Enduring Hostility: The Making of America's Iran Policy. For more information about the event, please visit our website.

Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq | Zainab Saleh & Attiya Ahmad - Institute for Middle East Studies

On December 4th: Join Zainab Saleh and interlocutor Attiya Ahmad as they discuss Saleh's book, "Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq."

For more information about the event and how to attend, please visit our website:

Enduring Hostility: The Making of America's Iran Policy | Dalia Dassa Kaye - Institute for Middle East Studies

12/03/2025: The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Dalia Dassa Kaye for a discussion about the timely and rigorous analysis found in her new book, Enduring Hostility: The Making of America's Iran Policy. For more information about the event and how to attend, please visit our website.

Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq | Zainab Saleh & Attiya Ahmad - Institute for Middle East Studies

On December 4th, the Institute for Middle East Studies invites you to join Zainab Saleh and interlocutor Attiya Ahmad as they discuss Saleh's book, "Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq." For more information about the event, please visit our website.

Enduring Hostility: The Making of America's Iran Policy | Dalia Dassa Kaye - Institute for Middle East Studies RSVP In-Person

Wednesday, December 3:

The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Dalia Dassa Kaye for a discussion about the timely and rigorous analysis found in her new book, Enduring Hostility: The Making of America's Iran Policy. For more information about how to attend, please visit our website.

"America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region" | Professor Marc Lynch - Institute for Middle East Studies

TOMORROW @ 12pm :

The Middle East Policy Forum, in collaboration with the Elliott School Book Launch Series, is proud to host Professor Marc Lynch as he speaks about his forthcoming book, "America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region."

For more information, please visit our website!

"America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region" | Professor Marc Lynch - Institute for Middle East Studies

ONE WEEK AWAY:

The Middle East Policy Forum, in collaboration with the Elliott School Book Launch Series, is proud to host Professor Marc Lynch as he speaks about his forthcoming book, "America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region."

For more information, please visit our website!

The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Islam and Governance in the Middle East and North Africa | Malika Zeghal - Institute for Middle East Studies

TOMORROW!

Join IMES for a discussion about Malika Zeghal’s work, "The Making of the Modern Muslim State."

Together with discussant Mona Oraby, Malika Zeghal will share her innovative analysis that traces the continuity of the state’s custodianship of Islam in the Middle East & North Africa.

The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Islam and Governance in the Middle East and North Africa | Malika Zeghal - Institute for Middle East Studies

In ONE-WEEK!

Join IMES for a discussion about Malika Zeghal’s work, "The Making of the Modern Muslim State."

Together with discussant Mona Oraby, Malika Zeghal will share her innovative analysis that traces the continuity of the state’s custodianship of Islam in the Middle East & North Africa.

Will Israel always have America’s backing? Marc Lynch is angry. The word ‘rage’ appears six times on the first page, and comes in response to Israel’s war in Gaza. This should be sufficient warning to anyone expecting a cool, calm, dispassiona...

@abuaardvark.bsky.social will discuss his new book about U.S. policy in the Middle East on Wednesday, November 5 at 12 noon EST @imes-gw.bsky.social.

For more information, and to register, click here: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/ameri...

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"America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region" | Professor Marc Lynch - Institute for Middle East Studies

On November 5th, the Middle East Policy Forum, in collaboration with the Elliott School Book Launch Series, is proud to host Professor Marc Lynch as he speaks about his forthcoming book, "America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region".

For more information, please visit our website.

Karen Elliott House; "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia" - Institute for Middle East Studies

TOMORROW!

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.

The Making of the Modern Muslim State: Islam and Governance in the Middle East and North Africa | Malika Zeghal - Institute for Middle East Studies

On 10/30/2025, join IMES for a discussion about Malika Zeghal’s work, "The Making of the Modern Muslim State."

Together with discussant Mona Oraby, Malika Zeghal will share her innovative analysis that traces the continuity of the state’s custodianship of Islam in the Middle East & North Africa.

Karen Elliott House; "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia" - Institute for Middle East Studies

ONE WEEK AWAY!

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.

Professor Marc Lynch, @abuaardvark.bsky.social introducing Rob Malley, the author of new book “Tomorrow is Yesterday.”

Yesterday, @abuaardvark.bsky.social spoke to Rob Malley about his new book Tomorrow is Yeaterday.
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@abuaardvark.bsky.social will moderate this timely and important discussion with Rob Malley. Register below for this hybrid event tomorrow (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. EDT. @imes-gw.bsky.social.

TOMORROW!

The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Robert Malley as he discusses his new book, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine", with Professor Marc Lynch.

Please visit our website for more information about how to attend.

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Karen Elliott House; "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia" - Institute for Middle East Studies

Long-time Saudi expert Karen Elliott House will discuss "The Man Who Would Be King," her biography of Mohamed bin Salman, @imes-gw.bsky.social on Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. EDT.

Click here for more details, including how to register for this hybrid event: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/a-con...

ONE WEEK AWAY

The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Robert Malley as he discusses his new book, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine", with Professor Marc Lynch.

Please visit our website for more.

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Karen Elliott House; "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia" - Institute for Middle East Studies

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."

You can participate in this event in-person or virtually. The event is open to the public and the media.

Join us at @imes-gw.bsky.social or on-line at 3 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 30. Robert Malley will discuss his new book, "Tomorrow is Yesterday," with @abuaardvark.bsky.social.

For more information, including how to register, click here: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/rober...

Robert Malley; "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine" - Institute for Middle East Studies RSVP In-Person

The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Robert Malley as he discusses his new book, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine", with Professor Marc Lynch.

Please visit our website for more details on how to attend.

The Legacy of Mahsa Amini and the Iranian Women's Freedom Movement + The Launch of the Athena Initiative - Institute for Middle East Studies

Join IMES for the inaugural event of the Athena Initiative, with Director Dr. Shirley Graham. To discuss the legacy of Mahsa Amini and the Iranian Women's Freedom Movement, Dr. Sina Azodi will moderate an in-depth conversation with experts Barbara Slavin, Dr. Shirin Saeidi, and Dr. Emily Blout.

Join the Institute for Middle East Studies to welcome editors and contributors Robert Springborg, Abdel-Fattah Mady, Nathan Brown, and May Darwich as they discuss their new book, "Egypt's New Authoritarian Republic", with moderator Shana Marshall.

Event: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/egypt...