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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 1d

ONE WEEK AWAY!

Please join the Middle East Policy Forum for Karen Elliott House’s discussion about her book, "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia."

For more information about this event and how to attend, please visit our website.

Karen Elliott House; "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia" - Institute for Middle East Studies

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 7d

Professor Marc Lynch, @abuaardvark.bsky.social introducing Rob Malley, the author of new book “Tomorrow is Yesterday.”

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 7d

Yesterday, @abuaardvark.bsky.social spoke to Rob Malley about his new book Tomorrow is Yeaterday.
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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 9d

@abuaardvark.bsky.social will moderate this timely and important discussion with Rob Malley. Register below for this hybrid event tomorrow (Tuesday) at 3 p.m. EDT. @imes-gw.bsky.social.

IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 9d

TOMORROW!

The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Robert Malley as he discusses his new book, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine", with Professor Marc Lynch.

Please visit our website for more information about how to attend.

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 9d

TOMORROW!

The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Robert Malley as he discusses his new book, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine", with Professor Marc Lynch.

Please visit our website for more information about how to attend.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 14d

Long-time Saudi expert Karen Elliott House will discuss "The Man Who Would Be King," her biography of Mohamed bin Salman, @imes-gw.bsky.social on Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 p.m. EDT.

Click here for more details, including how to register for this hybrid event: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/a-con...

Karen Elliott House; "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia" - Institute for Middle East Studies

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 15d

ONE WEEK AWAY

The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Robert Malley as he discusses his new book, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine", with Professor Marc Lynch.

Please visit our website for more.

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 15d

Please join the Middle East Policy Forum for Karen Elliott House’s discussion about her book, "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia."

You can participate in this event in-person or virtually. The event is open to the public and the media.

Karen Elliott House; "The Man Who Would Be King: Mohammed Bin Salman and the Transformation of Saudi Arabia" - Institute for Middle East Studies

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 21d

Join us at @imes-gw.bsky.social or on-line at 3 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 30. Robert Malley will discuss his new book, "Tomorrow is Yesterday," with @abuaardvark.bsky.social.

For more information, including how to register, click here: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/rober...

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 22d

The Middle East Policy Forum is proud to host Robert Malley as he discusses his new book, "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine", with Professor Marc Lynch.

Please visit our website for more details on how to attend.

Robert Malley; "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine" - Institute for Middle East Studies

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 26d

Join IMES for the inaugural event of the Athena Initiative, with Director Dr. Shirley Graham. To discuss the legacy of Mahsa Amini and the Iranian Women's Freedom Movement, Dr. Sina Azodi will moderate an in-depth conversation with experts Barbara Slavin, Dr. Shirin Saeidi, and Dr. Emily Blout.

The Legacy of Mahsa Amini and the Iranian Women's Freedom Movement + The Launch of the Athena Initiative - Institute for Middle East Studies

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · 26d

Join the Institute for Middle East Studies to welcome editors and contributors Robert Springborg, Abdel-Fattah Mady, Nathan Brown, and May Darwich as they discuss their new book, "Egypt's New Authoritarian Republic", with moderator Shana Marshall.

Event: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/egypt...

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · 26d

Rob Malley will discuss his new book - "Tomorrow is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine" - at @imes-gw.bsky.social on Tuesday, September 30 at 3 p.m. EDT. @abuaardvark.bsky.social will moderate the discussion.

Register here: imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/rober...

Robert Malley; "Tomorrow Is Yesterday: Life, Death, and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine" - Institute for Middle East Studies

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join the Institute for Middle East Studies to welcome editors and contributors Robert Springborg, Abdel-Fattah Mady, Nathan Brown, and May Darwich as they discuss their new book, "Egypt's New Authoritarian Republic", with moderator Shana Marshall.

Event: buff.ly/MhsS0Q2

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · Sep 3

Interested in what's happening in Gaza today? If so, please join us @imes-gw.bsky.social on Tuesday, September 9 at 1 p.m. for the screening of "Waging Peace" and remarks by @afalkhatib.bsky.social and @melsrobbins.bsky.social from @atlanticcouncil.bsky.social

imes.elliott.gwu.edu/events/5898/

The Middle East Policy Forum and the Atlantic Council Present: A Film Screening of "Waging Peace" - Institute for Middle East Studies

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Atlantic Council's Realign for Palestine program will join the Elliott School’s Middle East Policy Forum to present a screening of their documentary, "Waging Peace".

RSVP: buff.ly/8eEmMCt

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · Aug 14

IMES Professor of Kuwait and Arabian Peninsula Ambassador @ambgordongray.bsky.social

Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · Aug 11

My warning about how State Department RIFs weaken U.S. national security.

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National security risks behind a wave of cuts at the State Department

"We have far too many challenges globally right now that we cannot afford not to have the very best working for the American people," said Gordon Gray.

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · May 28

Writing for @thenewarab.bsky.social, @giorgiocafiero.bsky.social explains why US-Iran talks justify cautious optimism about a nuclear deal. The article quotes my @imes-gw.bsky.social colleague, @azodiac83.bsky.social.

www.newarab.com/analysis/why...

Why US-Iran talks justify cautious optimism about a nuclear deal

Fragile as they are, US-Iran talks appear to have momentum, offering cautious optimism that both sides might bridge their differences

www.newarab.com

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Gordon Gray @ambgordongray.bsky.social · Aug 14

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Forest fire sweeps through northern Morocco

A large forest fire has erupted close to the tourist city of Chefchaouen, prompting firefighting crews and civil protection teams to battle the blaze.

www.newarab.com

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · Apr 4

Join us on April 25, 2025, at GWU for the 2025 IMES Conference: "Gravitating Towards the Gulf." This full-day event will examine the Gulf's expanding global influence through discussions on cultural diplomacy, technological innovation, and geopolitical shifts. buff.ly/7KNbRSZ

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · Mar 28

Join us on April 25, 2025, at GWU for the 2025 IMES Conference: "Gravitating Towards the Gulf." This full-day event will examine the Gulf's expanding global influence through discussions on cultural diplomacy, technological innovation, and geopolitical shifts. buff.ly/7KNbRSZ

IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · Mar 24

Join the Middle East Policy Forum for a panel discussion on NGO support for education and entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa. buff.ly/4bjaSSR

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · Mar 21

Join us on April 25, 2025, at GWU for the 2025 IMES Conference: "Gravitating Towards the Gulf." This full-day event will examine the Gulf's expanding global influence through discussions on cultural diplomacy, technological innovation, and geopolitical shifts. buff.ly/7KNbRSZ

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · Mar 19

Join the Middle East Policy Forum for a panel discussion on NGO support for education and entrepreneurship in the Middle East and North Africa. buff.ly/4bjaSSR

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IMES @ GW @imes-gw.bsky.social · Mar 18

GW Arabic Professor Cory Jorgensen's new book Throwing Down the Verbal Gauntlet showcases Arab 'rapper' poets Jarīr and al-Farazdaq, an eighth-century duo best known for decades of verbal battles (called flytings). J

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