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Ben MacQueen radio interview 'US to focus on counter-insurgency in Afghanistan'
> Listen to Ben MacQueen interviewed on Radio Australia on the situation in Afghanistan. Click here.
H.E Dr Seyed Mohammad Khatami visits the NCEIS
> On Thursday 26th April the NCEIS hosted a visit by His Excellency Dr Seyed Mohammad Khatami, the Former President of Iran (1997-2005) at the Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne.
Ben MacQueen radio interview on Afgan situation and new Obama policy
> Listen to audio recording of Benjamin MacQueen's interview on 3RRR's breakfast radio program on the situation in Afghanistan and the policy of the Obama Administration. Audio available here.
Riaz Hassan on Social and Economic Conditions of Australian Muslims: Implications for Social Inclusion
New NCEIS online research paper available now by Riaz Hassan on Social and Economic Conditions of Australian Muslims: Implications for Social Inclusion. This and other papers available here.
Fuel on the Fire? The New Military Strategy in Afghanistan
The war in Afghanistan is at a tipping point. For the past 8 years, the NATO-led forces have been fighting doggedly against a highly resilient and surprisingly adaptable Taleban insurgency. However, the inability of the Bush administration to articulate a clear strategy beyond “search and destroy” missions has seen the operation stuck in a tail chasing exercise that requires fresh thinking and innovative new approaches.
What is Islamic Studies?
As an academic in the field, it never ceases to amaze me how the expression 'Islamic Studies' is almost taken as a universally understood concept. But, it is only when one travels through different communities that it becomes clear how 'Islamic Studies' can vary in meaning based on language, culture, region and, most importantly, worldview.
The release of Ayman Nour and liberal opposition in Egypt
Ayman Nour, the public face of Egypt's liberal, centrist and secular opposition, was released from prison in February this year (officially for health reasons, Nour being diabetic), prompting speculation as to why the Egyptian government had seen fit to allow one of its most vocal critics back into the political spotlight.
