LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

LSE Middle East Centre Podcasts

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Bridging Identities: The Cultural Odyssey of Kurdistani Jews

This event, as part of the LSE Middle East Centre's Kurdish Studies Series, discussed the online exhibition and research project 'Bridging Identities: The Cultural Odyssey of Kurdistani Jews' exploring the identity and heritage of Kurdistani Jews. The stories in this research pro ...  Show more

Healthcare Under Conflict in Sudan

This event brought together academics and healthcare professionals to shed light on the healthcare crisis in Sudan. With more than 70% of Sudan’s healthcare facilities currently non-functional according to the International Rescue Committee, speakers will discuss the challenges o ...  Show more

The Academic Question of Palestine

This event was a conversation around the special issue 'The Academic Question of Palestine' published by the journal Middle East Critique. This issue was guest-edited by Walaa Alqaisiya and Nicola Perugini. Drawing on the various contributions of the special issue, speakers discu ...  Show more

How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare

This event, organised by the LSE Middle East Centre and the Department of International Relations, LSE was a discussion around the book 'How Sanctions Work: Iran and the Impact of Economic Warfare' by Narges Bajoghli, Vali Nasr, Djavad Salehi-Isfahani and Ali Vaez published by St ...  Show more

Making Sense of the Arab State

This event was the launch of 'Making Sense of the Arab State' edited by Steven Heydemann & Marc Lynch, and published by University of Michigan Press. No region in the world has been more hostile to democracy, more dominated by military and security institutions, or weaker on econ ...  Show more