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Our new reports based on surveys conducted in Iraq & Lebanon post covid19 are out now. The surveys looked at 4 areas: 1. Priorities & issues 2. Social attitudes & behaviours 3. Political attitudes & behaviours 4. Regional relations sepad.org.uk/reports

Dear Sir #Smotrich, It’s not your fault you are the victim of an extremist ideology that preaches bigotry and racism One day, IF all conditions of normalization with #Saudi is fulfilled, we can host you in the desert to teach you: respect, modesty and dignity on our camel farm

🎙️ Speakers: • Prof Simon Mabon (SEPAD / Lancaster) • Dr @Nour_Abu_Assab (CTDC) • Dr @SanamVakil (Chatham House) We'll explore: 🔹 Geopolitical landscape 🔹 Civic movements & identity 🔹 Post-sectarian governance & rebuilding ℹ️ More info: fpc.org.uk/events/forging…

Both peoples share spilled blood, and clearly, both share jubilation when they know their own is safer While the next phases may be more difficult to reach, it wouldn’t hurt to be relieved and hopeful -just for a bit Long may peace last and long may we find a way to live together

Professor of International Relations Simon Mabon writes in the Conversation about how “The two years of fighting since October 7 have transformed the Middle East” theconversation.com/the-two-years-…

🧭 New expert briefing: ‘#Syria’s transition nine months on’ Our roundtable, co-hosted with @IBAHRI & @ProjectSEPAD brought together Syrian and international experts to assess the political & legal transition following Assad’s fall. 🔗- fpc.org.uk/expert-briefin…

#France will recognize the State of #Palestine May more of this courage continue. Conflict has failed for decades, it’s time we give statehood a real chance

🚨In case you missed it - The Middle East in 2025: Current Developments and Prospects for the Future brought together expert voices on the unfolding regional crisis. w/ @ProjectSEPAD 🎥 Watch the full event recording here: youtu.be/i4wsEX5xfJY?si…

#Saudi and #Iran foreign ministers hold a meeting in #SaudiArabia

Improved relations between Arab Gulf countries and #Iran helped contain the #IranIsraelConflict, #MiddleEast experts said during a @ProjectSEPAD @FPCThinkTank discussion arabnews.com/node/2606675/m…

Very grateful to the editorial team at @ManchesterUP and @profmabon @ProjectSEPAD. Also to @warstudies @UPFBarcelona & @IBEI for the support throughout these years. The book is available here: manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk/9781526180261/

🔔 Happening next Wednesday: Join @profmabon , @LinaKhatibUK , Prof Clive Jones, @EyadAlRefaei & Chair Alice Copland for a webinar on recent developments in the Middle East and future regional prospects. 📅 2 July, 12:30 BST 🔗Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… w/ @ProjectSEPAD

Rapid changes are taking place across the Middle East. Join our upcoming webinar w/ @ProjectSEPAD to discuss current developments and future prospects for the region Speakers: @profmabon, @LinaKhatibUK & Prof Clive Jones. Chair: Alice Copland Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

"Spain's political stance in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict". 📝 My latest paper in Asian Journal of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. ✅ A research carried out at @ProjectSEPAD 🖇️ Link tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

My thoughts on what to expect from the bilateral #Saudi -#USA discussions on the defense & security We know there will be no treaty, but will there be a security deal that protects the agreed understanding of a treaty during the previous administration? youtube.com/watch?v=PrfiTE…

My new article for @intl_spectator is finally out! Probably the most consequential piece I've written so far. 'They Are All The Same': Securitising the Muslim Brotherhood in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, Ordering Space and the Regional 'Common Sense'. #abstract" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

🚨 CALL FOR PROPOSALS 🚨 We’re thrilled to announce a new SALAM workshop (online) on Sectarianism & Militarization in the Middle East, in collaboration with @ProjectSEPAD. Apply now to join this important conversation (250-word abstracts before May 15)! All info here 👇

Delighted to share that the new @ProjectSEPAD report, 'Football, Identity and Politics in and from the MENA region' is finally out! @DrFrancescoBelc. sepad.org.uk/report/footbal…

📚⚽ Football, identity and politics in and from the MENA region by @JavierBordonOs @DrFrancescoBelc It is huge pleasure to collaborate in the last @ProjectSEPAD report with great experts 👇 sepad.org.uk/report/footbal…

Contributed with Doctoral student Sarah Muhanna Al-Naimi @QatarUniversity @QUGulfStudies on “A framework for the Study of Qatar’s Sport Diplomacy & International Relations” @ProjectSEPAD Football,Identity& Politics from the MENA region by @DrFrancescoBelc & @JavierBordonOs

It was a pleasure to contribute to this @ProjectSEPAD report on Football, Identity and Politics In and From the MENA Region. My contribution is on Gulf investments in world football. The report is available below sepad.org.uk/report/footbal…