Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES)

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Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES)

https://imes.elliott.gwu.edu/

The Institute for Middle East Studies (IMES) was established in 2007 to deepen understanding of this vitally important region, rich in history and diverse in heritage.

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Upcoming Events

Harvests of Liberation: Cotton, Capitalism, and the End of Empire in Egypt | Ahmad Shokr & Mona Atia

Thu, Jan 29, 2026 2pm to 3:30pm EST

Elliott School of International Affairs, Room 505

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Recent Events

Political Undesirables: Citizenship, Denaturalization, and Reclamation in Iraq | Zainab Saleh & Attiya Ahmad

Thu, Dec 4 2pm to 3:30pm EST

Elliott School of International Affairs, 505

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Enduring Hostility: The Making of America's Iran Policy | Dalia Dassa Kaye

Wed, Dec 3 1pm to 2:15pm EST

Elliott School of International Affairs, Room 505

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New Books in Asian Studies: "Narratives of Sino-Middle Eastern Futures"

Thu, Nov 13 5pm to 6pm EST

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“America’s Middle East: The Ruination of a Region” | Professor Marc Lynch

Wed, Nov 5 12pm to 1:15pm EST

Elliott School of International Affairs , Lindner Family Commons (Room 602)

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

Thu, Oct 30 4:30pm to 6pm EDT

Elliott School of International Affairs, Room 505

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Robert Malley; “Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine”

Tue, Sep 30 3pm to 4:15pm EDT

Elliott School of International Affairs, Lindner Family Commons (Room 602)

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