Conflict, Power, and Knowledge: Studies from the Middle East and Diaspora
In this workshop at the MESA Annual Meeting on November 12, 2024, Global Academy scholars from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, and Yemen examined power, knowledge, and politics in their local contexts. Dr. Jessica Winegar of Northwestern University chaired the session.
Adel Dashela, Columbia Global Centers, Amman: The Role of Yemeni Tribes in Mediation, National Reconciliation and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding
Begum Burak, Independent Scholar: Political Interference in Academia: The Impact of ‘Parachuting’ on Turkish Universities
Basileus Zeno, Trent University: Challenges of Knowledge Production in Diaspora: A Syrian Case Study
Mirwais Parsa, University of Pittsburgh: Rent Seeking, Reform, and Special Influence Groups: Insights from Modern Afghanistan
Hamed Isar, University of Arizona: Balancing Tradition and Inclusion: Framework Principles for an Afghan Accord
