Middle East Center Courses Fall 2020

Spring 2020: Trump in the World Lecture Series

*Important update* In light of the public health advisories on social distancing, the Trump in the World Spring 2020 Lecture Series is only being offered as a UW course. We

Allison Anderson analyzes the effect of sharing economy platforms for women in Jordan // The Conversation

In “The sharing economy helps women find new economic opportunities in Jordan” Allison Anderson, a Jackson School of International Studies Ph.D. candidate and Cybersecurity Fellow at the School’s International Policy Institute, examines

Director Reşat Kasaba quoted on the recent Turkey-Syria refugee border situation // Arab News

Jackson School Director Reşat Kasaba, is quoted by Arab News on the recent Turkey-Syria refugee border situation citing the often overlooked ‘human dimension’ of the crisis.  

Middle East Center Courses Spring 2020

Celebrate UW Global Month with us!

In November, sample Jackson School international offerings, from events on hot global topics to study abroad to a Jackson School Open House and more. Follow this link for a listing of Jackson School events

Middle East Course List Winter 2020

Jackson School’s UW FLAS language and areas studies featured // Seattle Times

In “Graduate students can study abroad, too: See the world with these Seattle-area programs” the Jackson School is mentioned for its housing the UW-wide Foreign Language and Area Studies fellowship

Reşat Kasaba on Saudi oilfield attacks | Seattle Times

Following the drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil fields, Reşat Kasaba, Director of the Jackson School and a professor of the modern Middle East, is quoted in a Seattle Times

Montgomery on Iran and its nuclear situation | Global Policy Journal

In “Iran and its nuclear situation,”affiliate faculty and geoscientist Scott L. Montgomery, analyzes the latest unfolding crisis between Iran and the West, and particularly with the U.S.