This program gives students a deep understanding of the rich culture and history of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, as well as how this area interacts with other regions across the globe. Students choose between two tracks: Arabic language ...

The American University of Beirut (AUB) has long served as a hub of Arab national and cultural identity. Throughout the twentieth century, scores of Middle Eastern politicians and intellectuals graduated from its halls. This talk explores AUB’s little ...

Like President Donald Trump, the president of the UAE has changed the course of the Middle East’s history for the better. At a moment when global leadership feels increasingly hesitant, and the Middle East is trapped between ideological extremism and ...

Just as it has a long history, the Middle East has experienced a long line of conflicts both within and outside the region. Key conflicts occurring in the area include the Israel-Palestinian conflict,

The major in Middle East studies provides students with the opportunity to deeply explore this region’s historical, political, social and cultural complexity. Broadly conceived, this geographical region stretches from North Africa to southwest and ...