SOAS, University of London (The School of Oriental and African Studies)

After the Spring: Which Way Forward for the Middle East

The revolutionary uprisings that have taken place across the Middle East in the past year have thus far produced dynamic societal developments that include new governments, transformed socio-political discussions, military intervention, and constitutional changes. This one-day conference seeks to address these issue areas, as well as others, in the hopes of better understanding the hopeful opportunities and significant challenges that lie ahead for the region and its peoples.

This student-organized conference will feature academics, activists, and journalists. Thus far, presenters include:

Sami Zubaida (Birkbeck)
Nadje El-Ali (SOAS)
Roger Hardy (BBC)
Maryam al-Khawaja (Bahrain Center for Human Rights)
Anthony Dworkin (European Council on Foreign Relations)
Brian Whitaker (The Guardian)
Ian Black (The Guardian)
Charles Tripp (SOAS)
Mozn Hassan (Nazra for Feminist Studies)

...and more!

To register, email soas25feb@gmail.com with your full name and affiliation.

Attendance is FREE, with a suggested donation £5 at the door assist with costs associated with the conference.