On Monday, February 7, at noon, the International Institute at the University of Michigan will be hosting a round table discussion on the events unfolding right now in the Middle East. The following description comes from the event website, where, I believe, you will also be able to watch the discussion live. The University of […]
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Struggle Against Authoritarian Rule in the Middle East round table
Posted in Ann Arbor, Education, Politics, Uncategorized Also tagged Atef Said, Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies, democracy protests, Egypt, events, Glenn Beck, international relations, Joshua Cole, Juan Cole, Mark Tessler, Nadine Naber, Struggle Against Authoritarian Rule in the Middle East, Susan Waltz, Tunisia, University of Michigan International Institute, Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies 10 Comments
Chomsky defends his views on Israel, owning reporter in the process
Noted American academic Noam Chomsky was, a few days ago, denied entry into Israel due to his vociferous condemnation of the state’s actions. Here he is discussing his views with an Israeli reporter.
Posted in Media, Politics Also tagged claims of Israel bashing, Israel, Noam Chomsky, pwnage 7 Comments
Juan Cole on the Swiss minaret ban
Yesterday, the people of Switzerland voted to make the construction of minarets illegal in their country. Minarets, as you may know, are the narrow towers adjoining mosques from which Muslims are called to prayer. The action, which is sure to prompt legal action on behalf of Switzerland’s 5% Muslim minority, is being furiously debated online […]