Iran and the Arab World: Geo-politics and the mediated struggle for power

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The Centre for Media and Film Studies (SOAS)

and

The Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy (SOAS)

invite you to a day workshop on

“Iran and the Arab World: Geo-politics and the mediated struggle for power”

May 9th, Khalili Lecture Theatre, 10am - 4.30 pm

 

Opening remarks: Professor Annabelle Sreberny

Morning Session (1000-1230)
Chair: Dr. Dan Plesch

Professor Anoush Ehteshami, Durham University

‘The cultural Politics of Iran-Arab Relations’

 

Professor Sami Zubaida, Birkbeck

‘The Ideological Basis of Iran-Arab Relations’

 

Professor Robert Springborg, LMEI/ SOAS

‘Is the Media the Eye of Egypt's Political Storm’

 

Dr. Ali Granmayeh, LMEI/SOAS

‘Aspects of Iran's relations with the Arab world: Solidarity, misunderstanding and conflict’"

 

Lunch break (1230-1400)

Afternoon session: (1400-1630)

Chair: Dr. Dina Matar

 

Dr. Lina Khatib, Royal Holloway University

‘Mediating Elections in Iran and Egypt’

 

Dr. Gholam Khiabany, London Metropolitan

Iran’s media (final title to be confirmed)

 

Dr. Khaled Hroub, Director Cambridge Arab Media Project

(Title to be confirmed)

 

Hussam al-Mallak, SOAS

‘Debunking the Myth of Sh’ite Unity: Iraqi Shi’ites and the Shi’ites of the Middle East