Stephen Zunes (Politics, University of San Francisco)

The Struggle for Democracy in the Middle East: Civil Insurrections and U.S. Policy

Wednesday, May 29 / 5pm

Multicultural Center Lounge

The ongoing struggle for freedom and democracy in the Middle East continues to be challenged by autocratic regimes, occupation forces, heavilyarmed militias, and extremist groups, but the largely nonviolent civil insurrections--which have toppled three dictators and have challenged others--continue. What role should the United States, which professes support for democracy but has long been the major foreign backer of repressive governments in the region, play in the face of this ongoing popular struggle?

Sponsored by the Center for Middle East Studies, the Political Science Department, the UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, the UCSB Orfalea Center for Global and International Studies, the History Department, and the Center for Cold War Studies and International History
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Center for Middle East Studies

End of Year Celebration & Recognition Party

Tuesday, June 4 / 2:30-4:30pm

Student Resources Building, Multi-Purpose Room

Join the Center for Middle East Studies for its annual end of the year celebration!

Free food and drink!

A performance by the Middle East Ensemble!

Come give a big cheer to graduating seniors and other accomplished students and faculty, and bid bon voyage to travelers!