Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS)

Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Research Group @UAlberta

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

Graduate Student Virtual Symposium 2026: Knowledge, Power, and Resistance -- Friday May 15 @ 8:15 am- 5:30 pm (MDT)

Register: https://t.co/vW8Fwdr0Ge

Program: https://t.co/KTDwLUifz9

Event page: https://t.co/E1RuLKzidb

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

Graduate Student Virtual Symposium 2026: Knowledge, Power, and Resistance -- Friday May 15 @ 8:15 am- 5:30 pm (MDT)

Register: https://t.co/vW8Fwdr0Ge

Program: https://t.co/KTDwLUifz9

Event page: https://t.co/E1RuLKzidb

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

* Dr. Mojtaba Mahdavi (UofA)
The Myth of "Iranian Exceptionalism and "Humanitarian Intervention"
* Dr. Peyman Vahabzadeh (U of V)
Probing Two Common Notions: "the people" and "Iran"

April 19, @ 12 PM (MST); 2 PM (EST)
Zoom registration: https://t.co/YUwzWve8ft

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

Critical Perspectives on Relations Between Iran, Israel and the United States

Dr. Juan Cole, University of Michigan

Dr. Mojtada Mahdavi, University of Alberta

(3/17/26) -- watch here: https://t.co/1ptwBCVRDn

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

واکاوی انتقادی دکترین «مسئولیت حمایت» / مجتبی مهدوی
نرمال‌سازی یا اخلاقی‌سازی مداخله‌ی قهری تحت پوشش حفاظت انسان‌دوستانه می‌تواند پیامدهای فاجعه‌بار و اغلب غیرمنتظره داشته باشد.
https://t.co/cI0Wvd4RrJ

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

Zoom Webinar | Tues. March 17 @ 10 AM (MST)

Free Registration: https://t.co/UQKUbYj85h

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

"Iran: Between a Rock and a Hard Place"

This virtual panel will feature scholars of Iranian Studies and will take place on:

Friday, February 6, at 6:00 PM (MST)

Zoom Webinar, Free Registration on the event page: https://t.co/be1bMqNzQ9

Visit us at: https://t.co/pvejLyxP35

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

"Iran: Between a Rock and a Hard Place"

This virtual panel will feature scholars of Iranian Studies and will take place on:

Friday, February 6, at 6:00 PM (MST)

Zoom Webinar, Free Registration on the event page: https://t.co/be1bMqNzQ9

Visit us at: https://t.co/pvejLyxP35

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

Submit your Abstract by February 2, 2026

"Knowledge, Power, and Resistance: Reimagining Critical Muslim and Middle Eastern Studies in an Age of Genocide, Populism, Authoritarianism, and Neoliberalism" |

U of Alberta | May 15, 2026.

More info at: https://t.co/E1RuLKyKnD

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

International Graduate Student Virtual Symposium

"Knowledge, Power, and Resistance: Reimagining Critical Muslim and Middle Eastern Studies in an Age of Genocide, Populism, Authoritarianism, and Neoliberalism" | U of Alberta | May 15, 2026.
More info at: https://t.co/E1RuLKzidb

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

International Graduate Student Virtual Symposium

"Knowledge, Power, and Resistance: Reimagining Critical Muslim and Middle Eastern Studies in an Age of Genocide, Populism, Authoritarianism, and Neoliberalism" | U of Alberta | May 15, 2026.
More info at: https://t.co/E1RuLKzidb

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

Public Talk:

“Palestinian Deaths and Their Dis/Disarticulation in Social Science”

By Prof. Ahmad Sa'di

When: Thursday November 6 (3:30-5:00 PM)
Where: University of Alberta, Tory building, Room 12-15

Please Visit us at:
https://t.co/TYc1OS4k8G

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

Visit us at: https://t.co/tZKUhkcQc3

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

Public Talk:

“Palestinian Deaths and Their Dis/Disarticulation in Social Science”

By Prof. Ahmad Sa'di

When: Thursday November 6 (3:30-5:00 PM)
Where: University of Alberta, Tory building, Room 12-15

Please Visit us at:
https://t.co/TYc1OS4k8G

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

Visit us at: https://t.co/tZKUhkcQc3

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

In Celebration of Islamic History Month in October 2025

“Advancing a Canada Where We All Belong”

AMIRA ELGHAWABY, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia

Monday, Oct. 27, , 7 PM
UofA, (CCIS 1-160)

https://t.co/D8mOp9mJEW

[Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MEIS) @MEISUofA]

In Celebration of Islamic History Month in October 2025

“Advancing a Canada Where We All Belong”

AMIRA ELGHAWABY, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia

Monday, Oct. 27, , 7 PM
UofA, (CCIS 1-160)

https://t.co/D8mOp9mJEW

[Socialist Project @socialistprojct]

Iran’s Response to the Israeli-US Invasion: Dilemmas for Progressive Responses in Iran and the Region https://t.co/KRMTQjwboX

[Laurie Adkin @LaurieAdkin]

"[I]nternational law and global institutions are routinely weaponized to serve the interests of hegemonic powers rather than uphold principles of justice or genuine non-proliferation." 1/ https://t.co/AtBf2UpIdo

[Nader Hashemi @naderalihashemi]

Yes to the People, No to Neofascism: How Should Iran Respond to the Israeli-U.S. Invasion?

https://t.co/RoJe6o7NG1

@MouinRabbani @SinaToossi @NegarMortazavi