The 2013 Iranian Presidential Elections: Estimations and Repercussions

The Ezri Center for Iran and the Persian Gulf Studies hosted a sminar on "The 2013 Iranian Presidential Elections: Estimations and Repercussions" The seminar took place on the 11.6.13 at 16:00 pm at the Library Auditorium, University of Haifa Press here to view the invitation Press here to view Dr. Soli Shahvar's lecture Press here to view Mr. Micheal Segal's lecture Press here to view Mr. Yossi Mansharof's lecture Press here to listen to Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin's lecture and here to view the ppt Press here to view the Q&A pannel

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The Middle East in an Era of Transition: Risks and Opportunities for Israel

The Ezri Center for Iran and the Persian Gulf Studies will host a sminar on "The Middle East in an Era of Transition: Risk and Oppotunities for Israel" The seminar will take place on 11.6.13 at 10:00 am at the Library auditorium, University of Haifa Press here to view the invitation

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The Ezri Center’s Publications

Books Soli Shahvar, Madares-e Faramoush- shodeh: Baha'iyan va Amouzesh va Parvaresh-e Novin dar Iran, 1899 – 1934, Spånha, Sweden: Baran, 2013 (in Persian).   Soli Shahvar and Eran Segal, eds. The Persian Gulf: New Trends in Interdisciplinary Research, Tel Aviv: Ktav Publishing - Academic Series, 2014 (in Hebrew).     Ido Zelkovtiz, The Fatah Movement: Islam, Nationalism and Armed Struggle Politics (Tel Aviv: Resling, 2012), 190 pages. [Hebrew]   Ido Zelkovitz, Student and Resistance in Palestine- Books, Guns, and Politics (Routledge, 2015)    Roy Cahanovitz, Iran and the Persian Gulf: History, Strategy and Diplomacy, Tel Aviv: Resling, 2012 (in Hebrew)   Dr. Thamar E. Gindin, The Good, The Bad and The World: A Journey to Pre- Islamic Iran. Modan Publishing House Ltd., 2011 (in Hebrew) Dr. Thamar E. Gindin, The Book of Esther Unmasked       Dr. Soli Shahvar, The Forgotten Schools': The Baha'is and Modern Education in Iran, 1899-1934. London & New York: I. B. Tauris Publishers Dr. Soli Shahvar et al., The Baha’is of Iran, Transcaspia and the Caucasus.   Vol. I: Letters of Russian Officers and Officials   Vol. II: Reports and Correspondence of Russian Officials Dr. Glen Segell, Theory and Case of Warfare (2017)   The Islamic State Delusion (2016)     Israel, Gaza and Hamas 2014: Operation Protective Edge (2015)       Civil-Military Relationships in Developing Countries (2013)     Iran Culture Series Publications  Editor of the series and academic advisor: Dr. Soli Shahvar Click on the picture to enlarge    Newsletters No. 1: March-April 2013 Newsletter No. 2: May-June 2013 Newsletter No. 3: July- August 2013 Newsletter No. 4: September - October 2013 Newsletter No. 5: November-December 2013 Newsletter No. 6: January-February 2014 Newsletter No. 7: March-April 2014 Newsletter No. 8: May-June 2014 Newsletter No. 9: July-August 2014 Newsletter No. 10: September-October 2014 Newsletter No. 11: November-December 2014 Newsletter No. 12: January-February 2015 Newsletter No. 13: March-April 2015 Newsletter No. 14: May-June 2015 Newsletter No. 15: July-August 2015 Newsletter The Persian Gulf Observer Issue No. 1: "The Creation of Environmental Governmental Organs in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia" Issue No. 2: "After Rouhani's Election: Looking into Saudi Arabia's Policy towards Iran" (In Hebrew) Issue No. 3: "Iranian Involvement in the Syrian Civil War: Transnational Pro-Iranian Shi'i Networks in Action" Issue No. 4: "Building the First Green Mosque in the United Arab Emirates" Issue No. 5: "The Clerical Regime at the Crossroads: Factional Politics in Iran after Ayatollah Mahdavi-Kani" (In Hebrew) Issue No. 6: "The Mystery of Hermes: Iran alleges that it shot down an Israeli UAV over Natanz" Issue No. 7: "Europe and America are fighting on Islam’s Territory" Issue No 8: "The Elections in Bahrain: a Deadlock" (In Hebrew) Issue No. 9: "Does the Jihad Movement Distress the Gulf States?" Issue No. 10: "Higher Education is Westernizing in Gulf Cooperation" Issue No. 11: "The Kuwait Ministry of Defence School of Languages"  Issue No. 12: ""Green Campus": Student Protests in Iran" (In Hebrew) Issue No. 13: ""Negligible Breakthrough": Women in Saudi Arabia voting for the first time in municipal elections" (In Hebrew) Issue No. 14: "Iran and the Missile Dilemma" Issue No. 15: "Ten American Marines captured by Iran- Analysis and implications" (In Hebrew).            Issue No. 16: " The first year of the rule of King Salman bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia" Issue No. 17: Nasrallah's threat against Haifa ammonia from getting reinforcements from Iran (in Hebrew)  Issue No. 18: "The Ayatollahs Vote for Hillary Clinton" (Hebrew)  Issue No. 18: "The Ayatollahs Vote for Hillary Clinton" (English) Issue No. 19: "Statements and Dealings of American Presidential Candidates Clinton and Trump with Persian Gulf State" Issue No. 20: " Implications of the Emergent Russian-Hezbollah Coordination in Syria"  Issue No. 21:" Islamic Republic of Iran Textbooks Perpetuate Pahlavi Nationalism Issue No. 22: "Iran Wants to Leverage Aleppo into a Campaign Against the Gulf States and Israel" Issue No. 23: "American President visits and meets Arabia" Issue No. 24: "Iran Demonstrates the Trouble with International Agreements" Issue No. 25: "Avenging the Revenge of the Iranian Clergy"  Issue No. 26: "Nofuzophobia - Iran's fear of Western influence: Roots and ramifications" Issue No. 27: "A preliminary evaluation of the Iran protests: causes, characteristics, scope and responses"andIssue No. 27: "A preliminary evaluation of the Iran protests: causes, characteristics, scope and responses"    

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Dr. Yossi Mansharof and Jason M. Brodsky's article in HAARETZ Opinions: How Israel Will Block Trump From Appeasing Iran (17.9.19, English) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview in KAN radio on Iran's attack on Saudi Arabia (16.9.19, English) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview in KAN radio on the meeting between Trump and Rouhani and how it might affect Israel's interests (10.9.19, Arabic) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview in GALATZ following Netanyahu's claims of a newly discovered Iranian nuclear weapons development site. minute 31:00 (10.9.19, Hebrew) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview for Makor Rishon on Iran's strategy in Lebanon and Syria (9.9.19, Hebrew) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview for Israel Hayom on Iran's Shiite militias operation in Syria (9.9.19, Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell's interview for Radio Chai, South Africa, on the Iranian bellicose attitudes to Israel and global security (9.9.19, English) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview for Makor Rishon on the use of drones for attacks by Hizzballa (29.8.19, Hebrew) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview for the Middle East Eye on the attacks on Iraqi bases in recent days (22.8.19, English) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview for CBN News on the Russian angle in the current crisis with Iran (7.8.19, English) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz's interview in GALATZ on the challenges Abu Mazen faces following restrictions on freedom of speech. minute 01:17 (4.8.19, Hebrew) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz's article in Ynet Opinions on Abu Mazen's restrictions on freedom of speech (4.8.19, Hebrew) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview for The Jerusalem Post on the implications of Iran's increased Hamas funding in exchange for intel on Israel missiles (6.8.19, English) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview in RADIO KAN on the Iranian subversion among the Palestinians, the Iranian Nuclear Program and Iran-Russia relations. minute 1:09 (28.7.19, Arabic) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview for The Media Line article on the implications of the growing tensions between Iran and the USA (1.7.19, English) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview for the Middle East Institute article on how Iran might respond to a US military offensive (4.7.19, English) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview in GALATZ on Khamenei's influencers and Iran's stand on the conference in Bahrain. minute 17:55 (25.06.2019, in Hebrew) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview in FOX NEWS on Iranian regime's repression of Christians (25.06.2019, in English)  Dr. Eran Segal's interview in KAN 11 on the Bahrain conference. minute 4:44 (25.06.2019, in Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview in RADIO KAN on the crisis with Iran and the Iranian threat to cross the uranium enrichment limit. minute 07:14 (17.06.2019, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Jerusalem Post on Jordan is the weak link to Trump’s ‘Deal of the Century’ (01.06.2019, in English) Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview in HAPELES on "The tension between Iran and the United States" page 6 (17.05.2019, in Hebrew)   Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview in KAN RADIO on "The tension between Iran and the United States" minute 26:00 (22.05.2019, in Hebrew) Dr. Moran Zaga's interview in KAN RADIO on "The UAE's handling of Offensive behavior on social networks" minute 23:23 (11.04.2019, in Hebrew) Dr. Moshe Terdiman's article in DAVAR 1 on "A Sea of Energy" (22.03.2019, in Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Middle East Research Center on "The Saudi Arabia authoritarian resilience" (15.03.2019, in English) Mr. Meir Javedanfar's article in AL-MONITOR on As Iran mulls joininig financial watchdog, Israel sees win win situation (07.03.2019, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Baghdad Post on Israel’s Divide and Rule: Iran and Iraq (05.03.2019, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in IUVM press on It is by sowing discord that Israel wants to settle in Iraq (04.03.2019) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Jerusalem Post on Israel’s Divide and Rule: Iran and Iraq (02.03.2019, in English)  Dr. Yossi Mansharof's interview in Israel Hayom on the Iranian threat to American forces in Syria (04.03.2019, in Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Times of Israel on Israel is unzipping Iran and Iraq (01.03.2019, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in Swiss “Audiatur” on Modern Anti-semitism (25.02.2019, in German) Mr. Meir Javedanfar's article in AL-MONITOR on Israel hopes Zarif resignation reveals cracks in Iran's Syria policy (27.02.2019, in English) Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview in radio Reka 101 FM on The sudden resignation of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif minute 14:30 (26.02.2019, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in e-International Relations, The University of West England on Non-state power: The case of Hamas (18.02.2019, in English) Meir Javedanfar in a panel in Radio Farda in Prague on The remarks of the Iranian foreign minister at the Munich conference (17.02.2019, in Persian) Dr. Glen Segell's article in Times of Israel on “40 years ago Iran broke relations with Israel” (12.02.2019, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in Haaretz Newspaper Letters to the Editor on “Verdict on Iran needed in elections” (08.01.2019, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in Times of Israel on “Knesset Elections 2019 will end the Ayatollah” (01.02.2019, in English) Mr. Yossi Mansharof's article in Maariv online on "The anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran" (12.02.2019, in Hebrew)  Tasnim News Agency's reference to the article of Dr. Ido Zelkovitz (in Turkish)  Mr. Yossi Mansharof's Article in Maariv online on "The Iranian Threat" (22.01.2019, in Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Mansharof's interview to i24NEWS on the question: "Does Iran Pose an Existential Threat to Israel?" (17.01.2019, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Times of Israel on "Will Iran Leave Syria?" (01.01.2019, in English) Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview at the IRAN INTERNATIONAL news channel on The part of Iranian Jews in Iran's economy and trade. minute 23:20 (13.12.2018, in Persian) Dr. Eran Segal's interview to Kan on the status of Mohammed Bin Salman in Saudi Arabia after Hashukji's murder. minute 07.20 (20.11.2018, in Hebrew). Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview at a radio conference of the news agencies: DIE WELT, EFE, RD, Mediaset Newshound Media,TIMES OF ISRAEL,BJL, on the Implications and effects of US sanctions on Iran and the region (05.11.2018, in English) Dr. Eran Segal's interview to Gali Tzahal on Oman. 01:23:30 (27.10.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segal's interview to Kan on Khashoggi's death. minute 01:55 (23.10.2018, in Hebrew). Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Times of Israel on Iran fears being left out. (14.10.2018, in English) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Channel 11 KAN on The Shiite challenge in our region. minute 09:10 (03.10.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Times of Israel on  American Iranian showdown but no resolution (26.09.2018, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's interview to South Africa Jewish report on Will Iran be undone by domestic dissent? (20.09.2018, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's interview to Radio Chai FM on Iran, the Middle East and South Africa (14.09.2018, in English) Dr. Eran Segal's interview to GALATZ on Boycott of books in Kuwait. minute 47:30 (06.09.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz's interview to JewishPress.com on the Palestinian rejection of trump peace plan (28.08.2018, in English) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Besheva on The military agreement between Iran and Syria (30.08.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell's article in Times of Israel on The Persian Gulf Sanction Busters (16.08.2018, in English) Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview to Reshet B on the sanctions on Iran (08.08.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Israel Hayom on the sanctions on Iran (08.08.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Galei Israel Radio on the sanctions on Iran (07.08.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to channel 20 on Renewing the sanctions on Iran (07.08.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Kan on Trump - Rouhani meeting minute 21:30 (01.08.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Galei Zahal on a Trump - Rouhani summit conference (01.08.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell's article in Audiatur-Online on International law and the recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights (24.07.2018, in German) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Kan on The threats of President Rohani to the United States/ minute 9:20 (23.07.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Moshe Terdiman's interview to Kan on The environmental awareness of the terror organization "Al-Shabab" minute 27:20 (18.07.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Jerusalem Post on ''Iran will meet its demise in Syria'' (17.07.2018, in English) Ashkan Safaei's interview to BBC Persian on Jerusalem, its history, and its status among different peoples and religions (14.07.2018, in Persian) Moran Zaga's article in Ynet on Israel - Bahrain possible relations (08.07.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Haaretz on the chances of the protest in Iran (06.07.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Times of Israel on The Future of the Golan Heights (08.07.2018, in English) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Channel 20 on the protest in Iran. minute 17:40 (01.07.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Reshet B on the importance of the current protest in Iran and its chances of success. minute 18:18 (26.06.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Radio Haifa on the current protest in Iran. minute 26:00 (26.06.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Radio Kan on the current protest in Iran (26.06.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Israel Hayom website on the protest in Iran (27.06.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Radio Kan on the motives that led to the Iranian campaign #FreeGonenSegev minute 45:30 (19.06.2018, in Hebrew)  Yossi Mansharof's interview to Reshet TV on the Iranian campaign #FreeGonenSegev minute 11:30 (19.06.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Radio Haifa on "Iran's nuclear program" (05.06.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview to Yated Hashavua on the Iranian regime in the article "The day Iran became Denmark" (25.05.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview to Bakehila on "An agreement for an agreement" (24.05.2018, in Hebrew)  Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview to Yedioth Ahronoth on "The wind is out of Rouhani's chest" (free translation. 11.05.2018, in Hebrew)  Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Jerusalem Post on "Wake up Ayatollah, Judgement Day is Near" (09.05.2018, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Times of Israel on "Racing against BDS" (09.05.2018, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in Audiatur Stiftung on "Students at Israel universities haven't experienced Apartheid" (07.05.2018, in German) Miss Moran Zaga's interview in Galey Israel on "Latifa bint Mohammed Al Maktoum - daughter of the Ruler of Dubai" minute 23:50 (07.05.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell's article in Audiatur Online on "An Israel Strike on Iran is Inevitable" (02.05.2018 in German) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Jerusalem Post on "Escalation with Iran" (02.05.2018, in English) Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview to Ynet on "Revealing the documents from the Iranian archives" (01.05.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to Kan on "Iran's conduct in the light of regional and international emerging retirement of Trump from the nuclear deal" minute 17:15 (22.04.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to 103FM on "The tension between Iran and Israel in the Syrian arena" (17.04.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof's interview to i24 on "The tension between Israel and Iran following the Israeli attack in Syria" minute 01:20 (16.04.2018, in English) Yossi Mansharof's interview to i24 on "The possible course of action of Iran in Syria against Israel" minute 3.09 (11.04.2018, in English) Dr. Glen Segell's article in The Jerusalem Post on "Why Iran's 'sharp power' public relations campaign is failing?" (21.04.2018 in English) Dr. Glen Segell article in The Times of Israel on "News from Tehran"  (22.04.2018, in English) ALHURRA article on The Ezri Center and Dr. Soli Shahvar (29.03.2018, in Arabic) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Radio 103FM on "The escalation on Syria" (12.04.2018, in  Hebrew) Mr. Ashkan Safaei interview to BBC PERSIAN on "The foreign workers in Israel" (in Persian) Mr. Ashkan Safaei interview to BBC PERSIAN on "The American - French - British aerial attack on targets in Syria (in Persian)  Dr. Glen Segell article in Audiatur Online on "Are there any Muslim professionals in Israel?" (10.04.2018, in German) Dr. Glen Segell article in The Jerusalem Post on "Iran Burns Gaza" (06.04.2018, in English) Dr. Glen Segell article in The Jerusalem Post on "Good News from Iran" (19.03.2018, in English) Dr. Glen Segell article in The Times of Israel on "Friday at the Iranian London Embassy" (15.03.2018, in English) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to jns on "The question of succession after Abbas and the crisis between the US and the Palestinians" (23.03.2018, in English) Yossi Mansharof interview to Ynet on "The implications of Attacking the Syrian Reactor" minute 57:00 (21.03.2018, In Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Alhurra on "The Iranian threat from Syria to Israel"  Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to Alhurra on "The regional factors leading to the security escalation on the northern border and Hamas' desire to establish a military infrastructure in Lebanon" (in Arabic) Dr. Glen Segell article in THE TIMES OF ISRAEL on "Is Arms Control with Iran Dead?" (10.03.2018, in English) Dr. Glen Segell article in the Jerusalem Post on "The cause is Russia, the symptom is Iran" (22.02.2018, in English) Meir Javedanfar interview to Mannheimer Morgen on The penetration of an Iranian UAV into Israeli territory on 10.02.2018 (18.02.2018, in German) Yossi Mansharof interview to RESHET B  on "The 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic regime" - minute 10:30 (11.02.2018. in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof interview to i24 on "The Islamic Revolution by Khomeini and Khamenei" - minute 3:40 (11.02.2018, in English) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview in DETALY on "The 39th anniversary of the Islamic revolution in Iran" (12.02.2018, in Russian) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview in DETALY on "Is Assad Able to Resist the Iranians?" (12.02.2018, in Russian) Dr. Glen Segell article in The Jerusalem Post on "Iran is being bullied" (04.02.2018, in English) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview in "IRAN INTERNATIONAL" on The meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Putin, and the message of IDF to the civilians in Lebanon (29.01.2018, in Persian).   Miss Moran Zaga article in YNET on "The fresh princes of the gulf" (28.01.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell article in The Jerusalem Post on "Taking stock of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal" (16.01.2018, in English) Yossi Mansharof interview to Ynet on the riots in Iran (01.01.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof interview to Kan Reshet B on the riots in Iran (07.01.2018, in Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar, Dr. Ido Zelkovitz and Dr. Thamar E. Gindin in Maariv on "The protest in Iran" (03.01.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof interview to Kan Radio on the riots in Iran - minute 45 (03.01.2018, In Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof interview to Kol Israel on the riots in Iran (03.01.2018, in Arabic) Ashkan Safaei and Meir Javedanfar in "The Jerusalem Post" on "As Protests Erupt, Iranian Jews Keep A Low Profile" (02.01.2018, in English) Meir Javedanfar in CGTN on "Top 10 geopolitical risks facing the Middle East in 2018" (02.01.2018, in English) Meir Javedanfar in "The Times of Israel" on "Among Netanyahu’s reasons for backing Iran protests: aligning with Trump" (02.01.2018, in English) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to GALATZ on the riots in Iran at the end of the year 2017 (01.01.2018, in Hebrew) Yossi Manshrof interview to "Radio Lev Hamedina" on the riots in Iran at the end of the year 2017 (31.12.2017) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Reshet B on the riots in Iran at the end of the year 2017 (31.12.2017 in Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to channel 10 on the Severe economic condition in Iran at the end of the year 2017 (31.12.2017, in Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segal in Channel 7, " And after all, a Bahraini delegation in Israel", (12.12.2017, in Hebrew) Meir Javedanfar in CGTN, " In the Middle East, political hand grenades are not to be played with", (08.12.17, in English) Meir Javedanfar in CGTN, "Opinion: A good start for peace in Syria, with little guarantee for success" (25.11.2017, in English) Yossi Mansharof interview to "SHEVA" on "Regional rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia" (16.11.2017, in Hebrew)  Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "WELT" on the "Saudi Arabian VS. Iran" (07.11.2017, in German) Meir Javedanfar interview to "EL MUNDO" on "Cancellation of the Iranian nuclear agreement" (08.11.2017 , in Spanish) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Radio Haifa on the attacks on Tehran (08.06.17, Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Manshrof interview to Channel 10 News on  the attacks on Tehran (07.06.17, Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segell, Mr. Yossi Manshrof and Mr. Roy Cahanovitz interview to NRG News Website on of the attacks on Tehran (07.06.17, Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to Reshet B News on the attacks on Tehran Iran (07.06.17, Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Manshrof interview to Channel 10 News on the results of the elections in Iran (21.05.17, Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Manshrof interview to Radio Haifa on the election results of Iran (21.05.17, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to the Persian news website Kayhan London that deals with human rights, on the Jews in Iran (17.05.17, Persian) Dr. Soli Shahvar article in Ynet on the Elections in Iran (18.05.17, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Gali Tzahal and Haifa Radio on the Elections in Iran (18.05.17, Hebrew)  Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Ha Shaa Ha leumit on the Elections in Iran (18.05.17, Hebrew) Haim Koren Quo Vadis* Sudan? Between the Horn of Africa and “The Arab Shaking” Fabric (April 2017) Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to Nana news website on Iranian Subversion in Bahrain and the limit of Iran's Soft Power in Bahrain (02.04.2017, in Hebrew)  Meir Javedanfar article on CGTN news "Opinion: The sky is the limit for China and Israel" (March 2017)  Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to Reshet B on The 6th International conference in support of the Palestinian Intifada in Tehran in participation of various terrorist group such as Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad. (23.02.2017, in Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to Reshet B on The 6th International conference in support of the Palestinian Intifada in Tehran in participation of various terrorist group such as Hezbollah, Hamas and Islamic Jihad.(22.02.2017, Hebrew)  Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview with the Persian new website Baha'i News on human rights in general and the trampling of Baha'is human rights in Iran specifically (07.02.2017, Persian) Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview with "Kayhan London" online news channel on Netanyahu's message to the Iranians (27.01.2017, Persian) Dr. Soli Shahvar's interview with Voice of America, the "Ofoq" (Horizon) TV program,  on the repercussions and timing of Netanyahu's message to the Iranian people (30.01.2017, Persian)     Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to Reshet B on the Tehran high-rise collapses (19.01.2017, Hebrew)  Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Razi Barkai of Gali Tzahal on the Elections in Iran (28.02.2016, Hebrew) Dr. Glen Segell article in The Times of Israel "Elections in Teheran Decided in Washington" (27.02.2016) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Hala TV on the Elections in Iran (25.02.2016, Arabic) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Ben Caspit program on the Elections in Iran (25.02.2016, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Reshet 2 on the elections in Iran (25.02.2016, Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Manshrof interview to Ynet on the elections in Iran (24.02.2016, Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Manshrof interview to Radio Haifa on the removal of the sanctions against Iran (17.1.16, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to channel 7 on the removal of the sanctions against Iran (17.1.16, Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to Reshet Beit on the 10 American Marines captured by Iran (14.1.16, Hebrew, starting at 16:50) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Gali Tzahal and Radio Haifa on the 10 American Marines captured by Iran (14.1.16, Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segal interview to Ynet on Mohammad bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's minister of defense (7.1.16, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar article in Yediot Ahronot on the Saudi - Iranian crisis (5.1.16, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar article in "Vesti" on the Saudi-Iranian crisis (5.1.16, Russian) Mr. Yossi Mansharoff interview to Reshet Beit on the Shiite - Sunni feud in light of the current tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia (4.1.16,Hebrew, starting at 11:38) Mr. Yossi Mansharoff op-ed in "The Times of Israel" on "Soleimani’s Curse" (3.11.15, English) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to i24 news on the sons of the ruling clerics in Iran and their chances to ever integrate into the Iranian regime's leadership in the future (20.10.15, Arabic) Mr. Yossi Mansharoff op-ed in "The Times of Israel" on "Iran stokes flames of Palestinian terror" (12.10.15, English) Dr. Eran Segal interview to the Jerusalem Post on the Gulf states boost aid to Syrian rebels (10.10.15, English) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to Yahoo News on: Q and A: where will Palestinian unrest lead? (10.10.15, English) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz on channel 1 news "Abu Mazen is not interested in breaking of a third intifada, he wants to contain the flames and prevent an escalation that will lead to the use of firearms (9.10.15, Hebrew) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz have been quoted by the Saudi news agency Idhaa, in an article dealing with Abu Mazen resigning of his position as the PLO chairman of the executive committee (25.8.15, Arabic) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz op-ed to "Ynet" on Abu Mazen's search for legasy after his retirement (24.8.15, Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segal interview to "Shu'un Khalijiyah" ("Gulf affairs") from UAE on the UAE involvement in Yemen war (23.8.15, Arabic) Dr. Soli Shahvar op-ed to "Globes" on the econimic aspects of the Iranian nuclear deal (20.7.15, Hebrew) Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin interview to 103fm 'Radio Lelo Hafsaka' on Iran citizens after the nuclear agreemet (15.7.15, Hebrew) Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin interview to the Jerusalem Post on the Nuclear deal and the avrage Iranian (14.7.15, English) Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin op-ed in 'Haaretz' on the Iranians who oppose the nuclear agreement (14.7.15, Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segal interview to the Jerusalm Post on the Arab States reaction to the nuclear deal (14.7.15, English) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to NRG on the Iranian nuclear deal (3.7.15, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to BBC Persian on Israel's doubt on the US and the 5+1 ability to stop Iran from developing nuclear bomb (3.5.15) Yossi Mansharof interview to Radio Haifa on Iran nuclear deal and the U.S. flagged ship intercepted by Iranian patrol (30.4.15) Dr. Eran Segal's interview to Reshet Beit "International Hour" on Saudi Arabia recent succession and dealing with threats of Iran, Yemen and ISIS around (29.4.15, Hebrew, starts at 8:00 min) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to the Washington Post on Iranian Jews in Israel and their view on the nuclear deal (24.4.15, English) Dr. Soli Shahvar in "Yediot Ahronot" on Israeli journalist in Iran and the rage in Iran with the information on her visit (15.4.15, Hebrew) Yossi Mansharof interview to Radio Haifa on the Iranian nuclear deal (30.3.15) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to KAYHAN ONLINE on Netanyahu's speech on Congress in the US (21.2.15, Persian) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Reshet Beit "International Hour" on two articles on presidents Peres and Rivlin that were published in TeHTel website (5.1.15, Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segal in Yediot Ahronot's "7 Yamim" article on Qatar (19.12.14, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Kolbo" on the conference orgenized by the Ezri Center on Qatar titled "Small State, Big Money: Qatar and the Middle East" (28.11.14, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to the "Voice of Israel" on the Iranian Nuclear deal (24.11.14) Dr. Glen Segell artical on "The Times of Israel" titeled "The Nuclear Energy Gulf between Iran and the United Arab Emirates" (24.11.14) Dr. Glen Segell article in  e-International Relations on The Predictable and Permanent Nature of the Islamic State, 12 November 2014 Dr. Glen Segell "EUROPE AND AMERICA ARE FIGHTING ON ISLAM’S TERRITORY RIEAS", Research  Institute for European and American Studies, Athens Greece, 9 November 2014 (Dr. Glen Segell article in "The Times of Israel" titeled "Jerusalem is Burning" ( 28 October 2014 Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Reshet Beit (6.10.14) and Radio Haifa (7.10.14) on the explosion in Parchin area  Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Reshet Beit on TeHTel's last report findings showing high entry rates from Iran during the operation "Protective Edge" (6.10.14) Dr. Eran Segal interview to "Mida" on Saudi Arabia and ISIS (3.9.14, Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segal interview to Galei Zahal on Qatar (1.9.14, Hebrew, starting at 47:00) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Kol Barama" and "Reshet Beit" on ISIS, Iraq, Iran and the Kurds (13.8.14) Dr. Soli Shahvar article in "Yediot Ahronot" on the ISIS (11.8.14, Hebrew) Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin in an interview to the morning show of VOA on the fights in Gaza (3.8.14, Persian) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to the BBC on the financial support of the US in Israel while being a mediator in the Israeli-Arab conflict (2.8.14)  Dr. Emil Abramov interview to "Bako Post" on the Ezri Center activity in Azerbaijani studies (30.7.14, Azeri) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Voice of America Persian TV" on the Palestinian citizen's choise to go against Hamas (28.7.14) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz OpEd in Ynet on "Hamas without weapons and Jihad is Hamas without identity" (27.7.14, Hebrew) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz in an article on "Mako" on "Know your enemy: how does Hamas army works?" (23.7.14, Hebrew) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz OpEd in Ynet on "What does Hamas want?" (19.7.14, Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahver interview to "Reshet Beit" on the Iranian position on the Israel-Hamas conflict (15.7.14) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz of the Ezri Center in an interview to Business Insider on "Here's What Hamas Might Be Getting Out Of This Latest Escalation In Gaza" (8.7.14, English) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to Walla on Palestinian satire videos on the abduction of the three Israeli boys (23.6.14, Hebrew) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz OpEd in Ynet on Abu Mazen's statement on the three kidmaped Israeli boys (19.6.14) In Hebrew , In English  Dr. Ido Zelkovitz new OpEd in the Turkish news paper Daily Sabah on the Palestinian reconciliation process (16.6.14, English) Dr. Soli Shahvar interviewed to the Danish paper Kristeligt Dagblad (Christian Daily) on the occopation of the city of Mosul in Iraq by the Islamic Sunnis and the negative implications on Iran (12.6.14, Danish) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz op-ed in Ynet on the connection between the Palestinian unity government and the abduction of the three Israeli boys (14.6.14, Hebrew) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz from the Ezri center for Iran and the Persian Gulf Studies was quoted by the Akhbar AL-Khalij, one of the Bahrain's oldest daily papers.Dr. Zelkovitz said that Palestinian Unity Government is not a threat to Israel National Security. Dr. Zelkovitz claimed that Stability in the Palestinian political system is Israeli interest. If Palestinian reconciliation is actually reached, any political process led by President Abbas with Israel would also bind Hamas. (26.5.14, Arabic) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to the teen program "23 minutes" on the crisis with the Palestinian authority and the reconciliation between the Fatah and the Hamas (1.5.14, Hebrew, Starting at 3:43)  Dr. Ido Zelkovitz article in Al-Masdar on Hamas road since the breakout of the Arab Spring to the reconciliation with Fatah (26.4.14, in Arabic) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz op-ed in "Ynet" on the reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah (24.4.14, Hebrew)  Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to "Radio Haifa" on the reconciliation between Hamas and Fatah (24.4.14)   Dr. Soli Shahvar and Mr. Yoni Shadmi on TeHTel website in a Jerusalem Reporter artical "A Bridge to Iran" (7.4.14, English) The Ezri Center for Iran & Persian Gulf Studies hosted Dr. Ramin Parham – an Iranian author and intellectual in exile (in Paris ) – between March 9th to 15th, 2014. Dr. Parham was engaged in research on a book he is writing about Iran-Israel relations, and during his stay he conducted a number of interviews. He himself was interviewed by the Jerusalem Post and i-24 news agency and even wrote an account of his visit in Israel:http://www.jpost.com/Iranian-Threat/News/Iranian-exile-to-Post-Israel-Iran-should-become-allies-after-regime-falls-345680http://tehtel.com/مقاله-1300,1315-بازدید-یک-ایرانی-از-اسرائیل.aspxhttp://www.balatarin.com/permlink/2014/3/26/3530665https://www.facebook.com/350610705020247/photos/a.350622628352388.78422.350610705020247/614134138667901/?type=1&;relevant_count=1  Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to "Radio Tzafon" on 35 years to the peace agreement between Israel and Egypt (26.3.14) Dr. Eran Segal in "The Jerusalem Post" on Kuwiat's failor to mediate between the Arab States (26.3.14, English) Dr. Soli Shahver in "El Mundo" on the public death penalty in Iran and especially women stoning (19.3.14, Spanish) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to "Radio Tzafon" on Hamas sending threatning text massages to the Israeli public (23.3.14) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to channel 7 on Obama and Abu Mazen's meeting in Washington (17.3.14, in Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segal interview to "Newsweek" on Saudi-Arabia- America relations (12.3.14, English) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Radio Haifa on the Israeli capture on the Iranian vessel (6.3.14) Mr. Yossi Mansharof article in "Mida" website on Hezbolla losing support (19.2.14, in Hebrew) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz op-ed in i24 news on "Abbas is trying to calm Israelis' fears; he should do the same with Netanyahu" (19.2.14, English) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Radio Haifa (12.2.14) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Kol Israel" in English on Iran sending warships toward U.S. maritime borders (9.2.14) An article in "Walla" on the Ezri Center's TeHTel site in which Amnon Levi's program "ethnic genie" became popular in Iran (6.2.14, In Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Galei Tzahal "Retsuat Habitahon" on 35 years after the revolution in Iran: Status evaluation (3.2.14, Hebrew, starting at 29:00) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to the Times of Israel on Mahmoud Abbes inner political challenges (2.2.13) The Ezri Center in news sites in Azerbaijan on an evet that was held in memory of the victims of January 20th, 1990 in Azerbaijan with the Azerbaijian-Israel International Association (AZIZ) in the University of haifa: http://www.gun.az/politics/95342 , http://publika.az/p/1842 , http://www.vestikavkaza.ru/articles/Pamyat-zhertv-chernogo-yanvarya-v-Baku.html , http://news.day.az/politics/460091.html Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Radio Shams" on the begining of the nuclear deal agreement (21.1.14) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to the TV show "Pargar", BBC Persian TV Broadcast on the establishment of the State of Israel (20.1.14) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Reshet Beit's "International Hour" on the begining of the nuclear deal agreement started today (20.1.14) Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview in Radio Haifa on Iran and the 5+1 nuclear deal (20.1.14) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview to "Reshet Beit" on the release of the Palestinian prisioners (31.12.13, starting at 5:00, in Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Defence news" on "Israel Risks Isolation as Iran-Gulf Relations Warm" (30.11.13) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Los Angeles Times" on Iran and the 5+1 nuclear deal (24.11.13) Dr. Thamar Eilam-Gindin at channel 2 "night news" (14.11.13, starting at 16:30, In Hebrew) Dr. Eran Segal article in Haaretz on  "After Rouhani's Election: Looking into Saudi Arabia's Policy towards Iran" (13.11.13, In Hebrew) In Haaretz website Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Kol Israel" in Persian on The Ezri center new "Iran Culture Series" (4.11.13) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to the Japanese newspaper "Nikkei Shimbon" (24.10.13) In Japanese, English translation Yossi Mansharof inverview to Radio Haifa on the nuclear talks with Iran (16.10.13) Yossi Mansharof on Iran's world wide Shiite Terror organisation (9.10.13, in Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Globes ( In Hebrew, 7.10.13) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Yediot Ahronot (4.10.13) Yossi Mansharof interview in Radio Haifa on Rouhani's visit to the UN assembly (29.9.13) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Reshet Beit Radio on Hassan Rouhani's visit in the UN assembly and its implications on the Iranian nuclear project, the sanctions, Iran- US relations (24.9.13) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to RAHA TV in London on his new book and on the Ezri Center (22.9.13, in Persian) Dr. Soli Shahvar intrview to "Galei Tzahal" on Rouhani's Tweet wishing happy new year to all the Jews and the threat to kidnap Obama's girls if he will attack Syria (8.9.13) Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to Haifa radio on the Iranian stand on the American attack on Syria and Rouhani's Tweet wishing Shana Tova to the Jews (8.9.13) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz Op-ed at Ynet on the Release of Palestinian prisoners (28.7.13, in Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Luxembourg public Radio on PM Netanyahu statements that Iran is still Israel's major thereat and must be stoped (17.7.13, click on “Enregistrement de l’émission” in order to listen, starting at 09:05)  Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Haifa radio on Iran president, Rouhani's statement that development of tourism in Iran will solve the economic problems and will  provide employment to many Iranians (Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to "Haifa radio" on Iran presdent Rouhani (3.7.13 (Mr. Roy Cahanovitz interview to "Reshet Beit" on Iran's new president Rouhani (24.6.13, starting at 35:00 min,Hebrew (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Isael Today TV" (From Germany) (23.6.13 (Dr. Thamar Eilam-Gindin in "Hazira Haleshonit" on the name of Iran's new president (20.6.13, Hebrew (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Galei Tzahal" on Russia statment of reducing the sanctions on Iran (19.6.13  (Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to "Haifa radio" on Iran president Rouhani (18.6.13  (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Fox" news on the results of the Iranian elections (17.6.13 (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Mako website on the results of the Iranian elections (17.6.13, Hebrew (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to the University of Haifa "Academic Channel" on the results of the Iranian elections (17.6.13 (Dr. Soli Shahvar Op-ed at "Globs" on the Iranian elections (17.6.13 (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to BBC radio on the Iranian elections (17.6.13 (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Shams radio" in Nazerath on the Iranian elecions (17.6.13 (Mr. Yoni Shadmi in "Yediot Ahronot" article on the day after the Iranian elections (17.6.13 (Mr. Yoni Shadmi interview to 103fm radio on the results of the Iranian elections (16.6.13 (Dr. Thamar Eilam-Gindin Op-ed at Ynet on the Iranian elections (16.6.13 (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Galie Tzahal" on the Iranian Presidential elections (16.6.13 (Dr. Soli Shahvar Op-ed at "Yediot Ahronot" on the resultes of the Iranian presidential elections (16.6.13, Hebrew    (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Walla" on the Iranian Presidential elections (15.6.13, Hebrew (Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Galei Tzahal" on the Iranian Presidential elections (15.6.13 (Mr. Yoni Shadmi Op-ed at Ynet on the Iranian Presidential elections (15.6.13, In Hebrew Mr. Soli Shahvar interview to "Galei Tzahal" on the Iranian Presidential elections (14.6.13) Mr. Yoni Shadmi article on Iranian blogger at "Yediot Ahronit" (14.6.13, in Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview in channel 1 "Good evening Israel" on the Iranian Presidential elections (13.6.13, starting at 25:32) Mr. Roy Cahanovitz in "Israel Hayom" report on the Iranian Presidential elections (13.6.13, In Hebrew) Dr. Thamar Eilam-Gindin in Channel 10 "London and Kirshinbaum" on the Iranian Presidential elections (Starting 10:30) (13.6.13, In Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar and Mr. Yoni Shadmi interview to "Reshet beit" on the Iranian Presidential elections (13.6.13) Dr. Soli Shahvar on the Iranian Presidential elections in Galey Tzahal article (13.6.13) (In Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview to Galey Tzahal and Reshet beit (13.6.13) Dr. Soli Shahvar op-ed in Yediot Ahronot on the Iranian Presidential elections (13.6.13) Dr. Moshe Terdiman article on: Environmental Protests throughout the Middle East: A New Phenomenon Not to be Ignored Mr. Yoni Shadmi interview in Yediot Ahronot on bloggers in TeHTel site calling not to vote in the Iranian elections (11.6.13) (In Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Mensharof interview to Mako website on the Iranian Presidential elections (11.6.13) (In Hebrew) Mr. Yoni Shadmi interview to Galey Tzahal and Jerusalem radio on the Iranian presidential elections (11.6.13) Mr. Roy Cahanovitz interview to Kol Israel on his book: Iran and the Persian Gulf: History, Strategy and Diplonacy (11.6.13) (In Hebrew) Mr. Yossi Mansharof interview to Haifa radio on the Iranian presedential elections (31.5.13 and 10.6.13) Mr. Roy Cahanovitz interview to Yediot Haifa on his book: Iran and the Persian Gulf: History, Strategy and Diplomacy (In Hebrew) (8.6.13) Mr. Yoni Shadmi interview to Reshet beit on the Iranian Presidential elections (6.6.13) Dr. Soli Shahvar on King Cyrus' place in the life and culture of the Israelis (In Persian) Channel 1 article on Iranians hosted by the Ezri center at the University of Haifa Dr. Soli Shahvar In Mabat Channel 1 on Iranians from Britain in Haifa University  Dr. Thamar E. Gindin interview to Galey Zahal on the elections in Iran- (12.5.13 starting on 36 min. 50 sec.) Yediot Ahronot article on the Ezri center TeHTel site (in Hebrew) Dr. Soli Shahvar interview in Haifa radio on the upcoming Iran elections (30.4.13) Dr. Soli Shahvar interviewed (in Persian) by Raha TV on the results of the elections in Israel and their implications and the forthcoming visit of Barak Obama to Israel, March 2013. Dr. Soli Shahvar (and others) interviewed (in Persian) in "Shabnameh" program of Raha TV, on March 25, 2013 about Barak Obama's visit of Israel Dr. Soli Shahvar interviewed (in Hebrew) in "ha-Sha'ah ha-Beinleumit" [The International Hour], Israeli Radio - Reshet Bet, on 2 April 2013  about news re Khamene'i's decision to halt nuclear activities in Iran until after the forthcoming presidential elections there in June 2013. Dr. Soli Shahvar about TEHTEL site. (In persian) Dr. Soli Shahvar interviewed by the SVT, the Swedish TV (starting 34 min., 29 sec), on the possibility of an Israeli attack on Iran Dr. Soli Shahvar Op-ed at Israel Ha-Yom (16.06.09) Dr. Soli Shahvar on the Visit of Ahmadinejad to Lebanon (14.10.10) Dr. Soli Shahvar Op-ed at Israel Ha-Yom (22.06.09) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview for "Sanlian Lifeweek Magazine" in China on the Arab Leagues’s involvement in the Middle East peace agreement (29.4.13) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview for "Sanlian Lifeweek Magazine" in China on Palestine PM Fayyad resigninig (23.4.13) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview for "The Times of Israel" (14.4.13) Dr. Ido Zelkovitz interview for the Iranian "Farda radio" on the Israeli elections (in Persian) Dr. Thamar E. Gindin on Ahmadinejad picture on fake Israeli bill (In Herbrew and Persian) Dr. Thamar E. Gindin on the prices rise in Iran during the regin of Ahmadinejad (In Hebrew) Dr. Thamar E. Gindin Ynet Articles (in Hebrew) Dr. Thamar E. Gindin in Room 404 blog (in Hebrew)  Mr. Roy Cahanovich interview for Reshet Aleph, The Voice of Israel, in "Ha'olam Sheano Haim Bo". (in Hebrew) 31.1.2013 Elections in Teheran decided in Washington the American radio program "Ofok" 

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  Books and Monographs Terdman, Moshe. Somalia at War – Between Radical Islam and Tribal Politics, Research Paper No. 2, Tel Aviv: The S. Daniel Abraham Center for International and Regional Studies, Tel Aviv University, March 2008. Book Chapters Terdiman, Moshe, “The Launch of the Green Economy Initiative in the UAE”, in Hussein Abaza (ed.), Green Economy in Action: Articles and Excerpts that Illustrate Green Economy and Sustainable Development Efforts, UNDP: Environment and Energy Group, August 2012, pp. 10 – 12. See on-line at: http://www.undp.org/content/dam/aplaws/publication/en/publications/environment-energy/www-ee-library/mainstreaming/Green%20Economy%20in%20Action/Green%20Economy%20Compilation%20Report.pdf Terdman, Moshe, "The Ball Is Not Always Round: Deliberations over Global Football among Radical Muslim 'Fundamentalists'", in Ulrika Mårtensson, Jennifer Bailey, Priscilla Ringrose and Asbjørn Dyrendal (eds.), Fundamentalism in the Modern World Volume 2: Fundamentalism and Communication: Culture, Media and the Public Sphere, London: I.B.Tauris & Co. Ltd., 2011, pp. 313-328. Terdman, Moshe, "Somalia", in Barry Rubin (ed.), Guide to Islamist Movements: Volume 1, New York: M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2010, pp. 21-36. Terdman, Moshe, "Caribbean Basin", in Barry Rubin (ed.), Guide to Islamist Movements: Volume 2, New York: M.E. Sharpe, Inc., 2010, pp. 567-576.    Terdiman, Moshe, "Jews of Algiers", in David Cesarani, Tony Kushner and Milton Shain (eds.), Place and Displacement in Jewish History and Memory, London: Vallentine Mitchell, 2009, pp. 99-113. Terdman, Moshe, "The Issue of the 'refugees' from Darfur and Eritrea – A Unique Look from the Interrogator's Chair", in Arnon Soffer (ed.), Refugees or Migrant Workers from African Countries, National Security College and the Reuven Chaikin Chair in Geostrategy University of Haifa, 2009, pp. 48-66. (in Hebrew) Terdiman, Moshe, "Sécurité Environnementale Changements Climatiques et Conflits: Le Cas du Darfour", Outre-Terre: Revue Française de Géopolitique – Pourquoi On Meurt au Darfour, Number 20 (2008), pp. 141 – 150. Terdiman, Moshe, "Jews of Algiers", Jewish Culture and History, Vol. 9, No. 2/3 (Autumn/Winter 2008), pp. 114-130. Chapters in Text Books Terdiman, Moshe, "Chapter 8: Lincoln Assassination", in Rodney P. Carlisle (ed.), Alternate History Book Series Book 4: House Divided, New York: Golson Books Ltd., 2006. Newsletters Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 2, Number 4 (December 2007). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter_-_No4_Vol2_-_Dec07.pdf Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 2, Number 3 (July 2007). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter_-_No3_vol_2_-_July_2007.pdf Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 2, Number 2 (April 2007). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter-_No2_vol_2_-_April_2007.pdf Terdman, Moshe and Deborah Touboul, Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 2 (2007), Number 1 (January 2007)., Special Issue – Al-Qaeda in Africa. See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter-_No1_vol_2_-January_2007.pdf Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 1, Number 6 (November 2006). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter-_No6_-_November06.pdf Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 1, Number 5 (September 2006). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter_-_No5_-_September06.pdf Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 1, Number 4 (August 2006). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter_-_No4_-_August06.pdf Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 1, Number 3 (July 2006). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter_-_No3_-_July06.pdf Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 1, Number 2 (June 2006). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter_-_No2_-_June06.pdf Islam in Africa Newsletter, PRISM, Volume 1, Number 1 (May 2006). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Islam_in_Africa_Newsletter_-_no1_-_May06.pdf Articles Terdiman, Moshe, "The Environmental Message of Hizbullah", Green Compass Research (January 2012). See on-line at: http://gc-research.org/the%20environmental%20message%20of%20hizbullah/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Going Green the Hizbullah Way", Green Prophet (January 26, 2012). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/01/going-green-hizbollah-jihad/ Terdiman, Moshe, "The Launch of the Green Economy Initiative in the UAE", Green Compass Research (January 2012). See on-line at: http://gc-research.org/uae%20green%20economy%20initiative/ Terdiman. Moshe, "Islam in the Kingdom of Tonga", Islam and Muslims in the Pacific (November 2011). See on-line at: http://islaminpacific.wordpress.com/islam-in-the-kingdom-of-tonga/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Islam in Samoa", Islam and Muslims in the Pacific (November 2011). See on-line at: http://islaminpacific.wordpress.com/islam-in-samoa/ Terdiman, Moshe, "The Green Profile of the Grand Mufti of Egypt", Green Compass Research (October 2011). See on-line at: http://gc-research.org/green%20profile%20of%20the%20grand%20mufti%20of%20egypt/ Terdiman, Moshe, "The Grand Green Mufti of Egypt", Green Prophet (November 4, 2011). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2011/11/sheikh-ali-gomaa-green-muft/ Terdman, Moshe, "The City of Boughzoul – Algerian Model Low-Carbon City", Green Compass Research. See on-line at: http://gc-research.org/The_City_Of_Boughzoul%20/ Terdman, Moshe, "The Arab Green Economy Initiative", Green Compass Research. See on-line at: http://gc-research.org/The_Arab_Green_Economy_Initiative/ Terdman, Moshe, "Morocco's National Charter for Environment and Sustainable Development, Green Compass Research. See on-line at: http://gc-research.org/Morocco_National_Charter_for_Environment_and_Sustainable_Development/ Terdman, Moshe, "Nanotechnology and the Environment in the Arab World", Green Compass Research. See on-line at: http://gc-research.org/Nanotechnology_and_the_Environment_in_the_Arab_World/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Green Prophet Flies to 'The Gaza Islamic University Environmental Engineering Blog", Green Prophet (September 7, 2010). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/09/gaza-islamic-university-blog/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Green Prophet Flies to 'The Yemenite Blog for Sciences and the Environment'", Green Prophet (August 30, 2010). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/08/green-prophet-yemenite-blog/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Green Prophet Flies to 'The UAE Environment & Life Blog'", Green Prophet (August 24, 2010). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/08/green-prophet-flies-to-uae/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Green Prophet Flies to 'The Oman Eco Group Blogs'", Green Prophet (August 15, 2010). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/08/green-prophet-fies-to-the-oman-eco-group-blogs/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Green Prophet Flies to 'The Saudi Green Blog'", Green Prophet (August 9, 2010). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/08/green-prophet-flies-to-the-saudi-green-blog/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Green Prophet Flies to 'The Ornithological Society of Kuwait", Green Prophet (July 27, 2010). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/07/kuwait-birds/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Green Prophet Flies to 'The Iraqi Environmental Blog'", Green Prophet (July 19, 2010). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/07/iraq-environment-blog/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Green Prophet Flies to: 'SAWA for A Better Syrian Society' Eco-Blog", Green Prophet (July 13, 2010). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/07/sawa-syria-blog/ Terdiman, Moshe, "Green Prophet Flies to: Mazen Abboud's Environmental Blog in Lebanon", Green Prophet (July 4, 2010). See on-line at: http://www.greenprophet.com/2010/07/mazen-abboud-blog-lebanon/         Terdman, Moshe, "Al-Qaeda Inroads in Southern Africa", PRISM African Occasional Papers, Volume 2, Number 1 (March 2008). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/PRISM_African_Papers_vol_2_no_1_--_Southern_Africa_--_March_08.pdf Terdman, Moshe, "Should We Laugh or Cry? The Teddy Bear Crisis in Sudan", PRISM Occasional Papers, Volume 6, Number 1 (February 2008). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/PRISM_no_1_vol_6_-_Teddy_Bear_Crisis_in_Sudan_-_Feb08.pdf Terdman, Moshe, "Radical Islam in the Caribbean Basin: A Local Problem or a Global Threat?", PRISM Occasional Papers, Vol. 5, No. 4 (November 2007). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/PRISM_no_4_vol_5_-_The_Caribbeans_-_Nov07.pdf Paz, Reuven and Moshe Terdman, "Islam's Inroads: The Changing Shape of Religion on the African Continent", The Journal of International Security Affairs, Number 13 (Fall 2007). Terdman, Moshe, "Percorsi Islamici", Rivista Italiana di Intelligence (Luglio 2007). Terdman, Moshe and Reuven Paz, "Islamization and Da'wah in Contemporary Sub-Saharan Africa – The Case of the African Muslim Agency", PRISM African Occasional Papers, Vol. 1, No. 2 (July 2007). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/PRISM_African_papers_vol_1_no_2_--_Islamization_and_Dawah_-_July_2007.pdf Terdman, Moshe and Reuven Paz, "The War of the Ostrich: Radical Islamist Attitude towards HIV/AIDS – From Denial and Conspiracy Theories to the War on the Condoms", PRISM Papers on Islamist Social Affairs, No. 2 (May 2007). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Radical_Islam_and_AIDS_-_social_affairs_-_no_2_-_May_07.pdf Terdman, Moshe, "The Rise of Radical Islamism and Terrorism in Sub-Saharan Africa", PRISM African Occasional Papers, Vol. 1 (2007), No. 1 (March 2007). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/PRISM_African_Papers_vol_1_no_1_--_Radicalism_in_Sub-Sahara_Africa_--_March_07.pdf Terdman, Moshe, "The Ball is not Always Round: The Attitude to Soccer between Jihadi-Radical and Moderate Muslims", PRISM Papers on Islamist Social Affairs, Number 1 (December 2006). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/Radical_Islam_and_soccer_-_social_affairs_-_no_1_-_Dec06.pdf Paz, Reuven and Moshe Terdman, "Africa: The Gold Mine of Al-Qaeda and Global Jihad", Prism Occasional Papers, Volume 4 (2006), Number 2 (June 2006). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/PRISM_no_2_vol_4_-_AQ_and_Africa.pdf Terdman, Moshe, "The Libyan Islamic Fighting Group (LIFG)", PRISM Occasional Papers, Vol. 3, No. 2 (22 June 2005). See on-line at: http://www.e-prism.org/images/PRISM_no_2_vol_3_-_The_Libyan_LIFG.pdf Entries in Encyclopedias Terdiman, Moshe, "Zanzibar", "Syria", "Palestine", "Mehmet Ali, Pasha of Egypt", "Mehmet V, Sultan of Turkey", "Mahmud I, Sultan of Turkey", "Mahdi", "Ibrahim Pasha", "Janissaries", "Ethiopia", "Barbary Pirates", "Battle of Pashoda", "Mauritius", "Ottoman Empire", The Age of Imperialism: 1800-1914, Greenwood Publishing Group, 2008. Terdiman, Moshe, "Wilberforce, William", "Futa Jallon", "Gulf of Guinea", "Kingdom of Benin", "Kingdom of Dahomey", Kongo Kingdom", "Musa, Mansa", "Mali", "Songhai", "Berlin Conference (1884-85)", Encyclopedia of African American History, Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 2006. Terdiman, Moshe, "Border War (1949-1956)", "Lebanon, Civil War in", "Majic Carpet, Operation", "Sinai Campaign (1956)", "Peel Commission Organization", "Haram al-Sharif (Temple Mount)", "Mitla Pass", "Historical Essay of the Region to 1914", in Aro Hsiao (ed.), Encyclopedia of the Arab-Israeli Wars: A Political, Social, and Military History, Santa Barbara: ABC-CLIO, 2006. Terdiman, Moshe, "Starvation", Hunger", Mehmet Odekon (ed.), Encyclopedia of World Poverty, Thousand Oaks: SAGE Publications, Inc., 2006. Terdiman, Moshe, "1640: Foundation of the Darfur Sultanate", "1661-1698: Wars for the Red Sea Trade", Great Events from History: The Seventeenth Century, 1601-1700, Pasadena:Salem Press, Inc., 2005. Active Participation in Conferences African Muslim Communities in the Persian Gulf Countries. Presented at the Fourth Annual Israeli Persian Gulf Studies Conference – The Persian Gulf and Africa: Mutual Contacts, University of Haifa, Haifa, 5 June 2012 (in Hebrew). Environmental Security Challenges Facing the Middle East. Presented at the Gabriel Baer Forum, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 16 March 2012 (in Hebrew). Environmental Models from the Arab World. Presented at the First Tel Sheva Conference for Environmental Education, Kibbutz Kramim, 20 November 2011 (in Hebrew). Business and Environmental Justice in South Africa. Presented at the Conference on Government and Corporate Environmental and Social Responsibility: The Case of Africa, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 21 June 2010 (in Hebrew). Environmental Security in the Gulf Countries. Presented at the Third Annual Israeli Persian Gulf Studies Conference, University of Haifa, Haifa, 4 May 2011 (in Hebrew). Caribbean Memories of Slavery and the Myths of Othman dan Fodio's Sokoto Caliphate. Presented at the Research Workshop on Islamic Resurgence in the Age of Globalization: Myth, Memory, Emotion, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway, 4-6 September 2009. The Islamization Process in Cambodia. Presented at the Eighth Annual Conference of Asian Studies in Israel, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 3-4 June 2009 (in Hebrew). Global Jihad throughout Africa. Presented at the ICT's 8th Annual International Conference on Terrorism's Global Impact, the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzliya, 8-11 September 2008. Climate change as a Factor in the Eruption of Conflicts: Darfur as a Case Study. Presented at Bamat Africa Conference on the Darfur Crisis from African, Israeli, and Global Viewpoint, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 6 November 2007 (in Hebrew). AFRICOM and the New Scramble for Africa: Security, Terrorism and Radical Islamism Challenges. Presented at the ICT's 7th Annual International Conference on Terrorism's Global Impact, The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Herzliya, 8-11 September 2007. Sufis and Jihadists in Somalia and the East African Littoral: Cooperation and Alienation. Presented at the Research Workshop of the Israel Science Foundation on Islamic Fundamentalism and Sufism: Continuities and Confrontations through Modernity and Globalization, University of Haifa, Haifa, 1-4 July 2007. The War and Merchant Fleet's Seamen in the Mamluk Sultanate. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Association of Israel, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 10 May 2007 (in Hebrew). Islam and Nationalism in Somalia: The Union of Islamic Courts. Presented at the Annual Conference of the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Association of Israel, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, 10 May 2007 (in Hebrew). Extremism and Terrorism in Africa. Presented at the US Department of State and Intelligence and Research Bureau Conference on Radical Islam and Terrorism in Africa, Ritz Carlton, Arlington, VA, 22-23 February 2007. The Mamluk War Navy and Its Campaigns against Cyprus, Rhodes, and the Portuguese. Presented at the Research Workshop of the Israel Science Foundation on the Mamluk Sultanate: Political, Military, Social and Cultural Aspects, Haifa and Jerusalem, 3-6 April 2006. The Role of the Indian Slave Traders in the Spread of Shi'ite Islam in the Indian Ocean between the Eighteenth and Twentieth Centuries. Presented at the Fourth Annual Conference for Eastern Asian and Indian Studies, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, 29-30 May 2005 (in Hebrew). On Seamanship, Seamen, and Maritime Voyages: The Maritime Power of the Mamluk Sultanate. Presented at a Studential Forum for the History and Culture of the Middle East, Tel Aviv University, 3 March 2005. Jews in Algiers. Presented at the International Conference of Place and Displacement in Jewish History – Zakor v'Makor, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, The Republic of South Africa, 3-5 January 2005. East Africa: Slave Trade and British Rule. Presented at the ISOS Conference, Nottingham University, Nottingham, UK, 13-15 September 2004. The Flag in the Mamluk Sultanate's Army and Politics: From Tactic Warfare Uses to Symbols of Power and Sovereignty. Presented at the Conference of Symbols and their Significance in Society, Bar Ilan University, June 2004 (in Hebrew). The Spread of Islam in Sudan during the Mamluk Period. Presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Israeli Oriental Society, Van Leer Institute, Jerusalem, May 2004 (in Hebrew). The Links between India and the Mamluk Sultanate: Commercial Links or Economic and Political Dependency? Presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of Eastern Asian and Indian Studies, University of Haifa, February 2004 (in Hebrew).   Blogs and Websites Green Compass Research – http://gc-research.org Research on Islam and Muslims in Africa (RIMA) – http://muslimsinafrica.wordpress.com/ Muslim Environment Watch – http://muslimenvironment.wordpress.com Islam in Africa Watch – http://islaminafrica.wordpress.com Islam and Muslims in the Pacific – http://islaminpacific.wordpress.com I have also published a lot of articles concerning environmental issues in the Arab and Muslim world at the Green Prophet website in English and in other websites in Hebrew. 

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The Fifth Annual Israeli Persian Gulf Studies Conference

  The Ezri Center for Iran & Persian Gulf Studies hosted the Fifith Annual Israeli Persian Gulf Studies Conference on "Apart but Connected: The Relationship between the Persian Gulf and the Far East" The Conference took place on Sunday, April 21st , 2013 between 09:50-19:00 at Aviva and Sammy Ofer Observation Gallery, 30th Floor, Eshkol Tower,  University of Haifa . Press here to view the invitation. Press here to view photos from the conference. Press here to view photos from the Inaugurations of Prof. Joseph Kostiner Collection  First Panel: Click here to listen to the first panelClick to view Dr. Oded Abt C.V. and his lecture AbstractClick to view Dr. Giora Eliraz C.V. and his lecture AbstractClick to view Dr. Haim Koren C.V. and his lecture Abstract Click to view Dr. Guy Podoler C.V. and his lecture Abstract Click to view Dr. Thamar E. Gindin C.V. and her lecture Abstract  Second Panel: Click here to listen to the second panelClick to view Dr. Moshe Terdman C.V. and his lecture AbstractClick to view Dr. Rami Regavim C.V. and his lecture Abstract Click to view Mr. Nachum Shiloh C.V. and his lecture Abstract Click to view Mr.  Sam Chester C.V and his lecture Abstract Third Panel: Click here to listen the the third panelClick to view Ms. Na'ama O. Arom C.V. and her lecture Abstract Click to view Dr. Alon Levkowitz C.V. and his lecture AbstractClick to view Dr. Mordechai Chaziza C.V. and his lecture Abstract 

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The Legacy of Cyrus the Great: Iran and Beyond

  The Cyrus Cylinder Tour of the United States, an initiative by Iran Heritage Foundation, began at the Freer|Sackler Galleries on 9th March. As part of this historic tour, the Freer|Sackler Galleries have organised The Legacy of Cyrus the Great: Iran and Beyond featuring presentations by some of the world's leading scholars in Iranian studies. The programme starts with an evening lecture by John Curtis, Keeper of Special Middle East Projects at the British Museum which is free to all and requires no registration. Further information can be found on the following links: overview, abstracts or biographies. PROGRAM Friday, April 26 6:30-7:30 pm The Cyrus Cylinder: The Discovery and Creation of an Icon John Curtis, British Museum Saturday, April 27: The Legacy of Cyrus the Great: Iran and Beyond 9:30-10 am Coffee in Freer Courtyard 10 am-12:30 pm  Cyrus in the Ancient World and Archaeology The Cyrus Cylinder and its Babylonian Setting  Amélie Kuhrt, University College London  Between Persia and Greece: Cyrus in Context Wouter Henkelmann, German Archaeological Institute An Archaeology of the Babylonian Cyrus Cylinder  Zainab Bahrani, Columbia University (Short papers followed by all speakers on stage for questions and discussion) 12-1:30 pm Lunch break and time in the exhibition 1:30-2:50 pm Cyrus’s Image Later The “Many Cyruses” of the Renaissance  Jane Grogan, University College Dublin What the Founders Learned from Cyrus the Great–and What We Can, Too Caroline Winterer, Stanford University Cyrus and Neo–Achaemenid Architecture in 20th–Century Iran Talinn Grigor, Brandeis University (Short papers followed by all speakers on stage for questions and discussion) 2:50-3 pm Break 3-4 pm Cyrus and Iran Archaeotopia: Future Past Persia Mohamad Tavakoli–Targhi, University of Toronto Roundtable Discussion  

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Kuwait Programme biennial conference 2013

  Conference agenda *Please note the conference is free to attend, but delegates are required to organise and pay for their own travel and accommodation. DAY 1 Monday 25 March 2013 09:00 – 10:00 Registration (lower ground floor, New Academic Building) 10:00 – 11:00 Opening Ceremony (Wolfson theatre) Confirmed speakers: Danny Quah (LSE) Adnan Shihab-Eldin (KFAS) H. E. Majid Abdullah Al-Moneef (Saudi High Economic Council) 11:00 – 11:30 Coffee break (lower ground floor) 11:30 – 13:00 Plenary Session – The Arab Spring and the Gulf: dynamics and interpretations (Wolfson theatre) Confirmed speakers: Hamed Humood AlAjlaan (KFAS): ‘The Arab Spring: Beyond optimism and pessimism’ Abdulkhaleq Abdulla (Emirates University): ‘The impact of the Arab Spring on the Arab Gulf States’ F. Gregory Gause, III (University of Vermont): ‘American policy toward the Gulf in the Arab Spring’ Ghanim Alnajjar (Kuwait University) ‘The political dynamics of human rights’ Chair: David Held (Durham University) 13:00 – 14:00 Lunch (lower ground floor) 14:00 – 15:30 Parallel Workshops a) New media and generational shifts (Thai theatre) Confirmed speakers: Kristian Coates Ulrichsen (LSE) Marc Owen Jones (Durham University): ‘Surveillance, propaganda & social control: How social media was used to police dissent in the 2011-12 Bahrain Uprising’ Neil Partrick (LSE Visiting Fellow): ‘The social contract revisited’ Chair: Toby Matthiesen (LSE) b) Transparency and governance in the GCC (Wolfson theatre) Confirmed speakers: Mark Thatcher (LSE): ‘Governance and Western policies towards inward investment by Gulf sovereign wealth funds' Fahad al-Zumai (Gulf University for Science & Technology): ‘An analysis of corruption anatomy in the GCC’ Jane Kinninmont (Chatham House): 'Asking for accountability: Corruption as a mobilising issue in the GCC countries' Chair: Abbas Al-Mejren (KFAS) DAY 2 Tuesday 26 March 2013 10:00 – 11:30 Policy responses and regional implications (Wolfson theatre) Confirmed speakers: Jim Krane (University of Cambridge): ‘Rentierism as a theory of change: The case of the Gulf region’ Steffen Hertog (LSE): ‘Back to the 1970s? Patronage and state dependence of GCC economies after the Arab uprisings’ Abdullah Baaboud (Qatar University): ‘GCC states responses to the Arab Spring: Contradictions between domestic and regional policies’ Chair: Adnan Shihab-Eldin (KFAS) 11:30 – 12:00 Coffee Break (lower ground floor) 12:00 – 13:30 Parallel Workshops a)  Women as agents of change (Thai theatre) Confirmed speakers: Mary Ann Tétreault (Trinity University): ‘Under the radar, over the top: Women as agents of change’ Alanoud Alsharekh (IISS): ‘The rise of Political Islam and the backlash against female political autonomy’ Jamila Ali Raja (Consult Yemen): ‘Yemeni women as agents of change during the uprising and in transition: Challenges and opportunities’ Chair: TBC b) Migration, identity and citizenship (Wolfson theatre) Confirmed speakers: Ingo Forstenlechner (United Arab Emirates University): ‘Explaining the demographic imbalance and its implications’ Nasra Shah (Kuwait University): ‘Possible impacts of the Arab Spring on the trends and patterns of non-nationals in the Gulf, especially second generation residents’ Christopher Davidson (Durham University): ‘National identity-building and the question of citizenship in the small Gulf States’ Chair: John Chalcraft (LSE) 13:30 – 14:30 Lunch (lower ground floor) 14:30 – 16:00 Closing plenary – Geopolitics, economics and security trajectories and trends (Wolfson theatre) Confirmed speakers: Abdullah al-Shayeji (Kuwait University): ‘The impact of the Arab uprisings on the GCC states: The politics of resilience and adaptation’ Kristin Smith Diwan (American University): ‘The local and the global in the Gulf Arab Spring’ Anoush Ehteshami (Durham University): ‘The Asianisation of the Gulf: Implications for the global rebalancing of power’ Chair: Danny Quah (LSE) 16:00 - 16:10 Closing remarks from Danny Quah 16:00 - 17:30 Reception (8th Floor, New Academic Building)   

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The Baha’i Faith in China: Establishment without Administration

  The Ezri Center for Iran & Persian Gulf Studies will hoste a lecture by Mr. Noam Urbach on "The Baha'i Faith in China: Establishment without Administration"  The lecture took place on Wednesday,  March 13th , 2013 at 16:00 at the Ezri Center room 2307, Floor 23, Eshkol Tower, University of Haifa. Press here to view the invitation. Press here to listen to the lecture.

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