John Nagle

Happy to coauthor this with my dear friend @JohnNagle71 theconversation.com/dahiyeh-the-be…

John Nagle looks at ideational frames justifying irredentist claims in our next #earlyview article, "Framing Irredentism: Ancient Statehood, Sacred Lands & Causes & the National Family" (and neatly sums up the 3 frames in the title!). It's #openaccess at onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/na…

⚠️New #openaccessarticle online! 🛡️Space, #Security and #SovereignPower: The Case of #Bahrain 🔍 How does Bahrain’s regime use —physical and social— space in the securitisation process? Find out more here: shorturl.at/YH62c ✒️ @profmabon (@LancasterUni) & @JohnNagle71

Almost a done deal @nawafasalam president of the International Court of Justice @CIJ_ICJ to be the incoming Prime Minister of #Lebanon - A diplomat, a lawyer, a judge, with an irrefutable track record of reform- Excellent news for a country struggling with multiple crises

While I couldn’t celebrate holding my book in person amid the fall of the #Assad regime, I’m proud to share the culmination of 10 years of research: 📖 Romanticizing Masculinity in Baathist Syria: Identity, Gender, and Belonging This is the first book on masculinity in Syria, uncovering how gender bias emerged from the romantic nationalism of 18th-19th century Europe and shaped Baathist ideology in the 20th century. It explores how the regime constructed militarized masculinities, binding national identity to sacrifice, heroism, and violence. Under Baathist rule, the conception of citizenship was built on valor and martial heroism, glorifying those willing to kill and die for the nation. Women were subordinated to the periphery as symbols—mothers and victims—while Syrian men were coerced into roles as fighters and enforcers. As Syria moves into a new phase post-Assad, the legacy of masculinizing national belonging remains. Decades of authoritarianism and 14 years of war have entrenched militarized identities, posing challenges for true inclusive citizenship and the reimagining of national belonging. This book is dedicated to my children, Hamza and Sam, whose love and resilience have been my constant inspiration. It stands as a testament to the enduring strength of navigating personal and collective struggles. 📚 Available now via Manchester University Press @ManchesterUP @pprlancaster @LancasterUni

Nearly 70% of Gaza war dead are women and children, UN says bbc.in/4fH3RfP

Across northern #Gaza, there is no way of telling where the destruction starts or ends. No matter from what direction you enter #Gaza City, homes, hospitals, schools, health clinics, mosques, apartments, restaurants - all completely flattened. An entire society now a graveyard.

The whole village of Mays el Jabal in #South_Lebanon has been wiped out, last night witnessed uninterrupted raids on different parts of #Lebanon, with the death toll of civilians on the rise, making use of transitional period in #Washington to continue attacks on Leb. and #Gaza

In Lebanon, Israel is targeting the rescue workers who pull casualties from the rubble. Almost 180 killed over the past year; drones fly low over rescue missions, forcing teams to change rescue protocols and waste time that saves lives. washingtonpost.com/world/2024/11/…

Paul Weller: ''Are you for genocide or are you against it? It's a yes or no question''

President of Lebanon's prestigious American University of Beirut in email students/alumni: - 50 percent of our student body has been displaced - 25-30 percent of our faculty and staff are either displaced or have taken multiple family members into their homes.

Our @profmabon writes an insightful piece on 'political sectarianism'. Watch this space for his fascinating book (books) expanding on some of these ideas.

Essential reading from @DrDrewMikhael

Haunting video of long line of Palestinians fleeing north Gaza and headed south per Israeli orders. The devastation, the displacement allover again, the helplessness…all continues:

Proud of three of our #QUBPGCE students who delivered a session @QUBSSESW A level Sociology Conference today - microteaching on a massive scale! So great for them to also meet some alumni teachers from our course - all champions for Sociology across (NI) schools!

Good time to share my new favorite song: an anthem for Middle East Airlines (which has been landing at Beirut airport tonight and many other nights while Israel bombards the city) youtu.be/UMZp7WQtQWw?si…

Before and after.

Join us on October 17 at 10 a.m. ET for a virtual event to discuss Israel’s war on Lebanon. 🔔 Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 🧵 Scroll down and meet the speakers! 1/7

Sad news. I have fond memories of Tony teaching me way back in the days at QUB

Over the last week, Bedayati has delivered 3,534 sandwiches, 4,489 hot meals and 1,897 fruits/desserts to internally displaced people; working with volunteers from all parts of Lebanese society. Bedayati is a UK registered charity - please donate: gofund.me/11328668