Friday 30 November 2018, 15.00-17.00 Mansarda Seminar Room, Villa Schifanoia, Via Boccaccio 121, Florence Demography and its interplay with the social structure contribute to the current crises in the Arab world. Indeed, delayed marriage, declining fertility and the rise of Read More …
After more than 8 years of armed conflict, Syrian regime forces – together with Russian and Iranian allies – have managed to restore their control over most of the territory that was previously held by the opposition forces. In parallel, Read More …
On 12 May, Iraq witnessed its first parliamentary elections since the demise of IS in the country. Despite the historic momentum, the vote has been shaped by low turnout and a grassroots campaign to boycott the elections. This reflects the Read More …
Many Arab authoritarian regimes have tried to portray themselves as protectors of religious minorities in order to strengthen their political legitimacy, in particular towards the West. This is notably the case with the Syrian regime under Bashar Al-Assad. A similar Read More …
6 February 2018 Seminar Room 2, Badia Fiesolana – 15.00-17.00 The upcoming Egyptian presidential elections in March 2018 have been perceived by some political forces as an opportunity to change the path of the July 2013 regime from within, towards Read More …
12 December 2017 Sala Belvedere, Villa Schifanoia – 15.00-17.00 The recent internal political developments in Saudi Arabia mark a new era, not only for Saudi Arabia, but also for the whole region. The foreign policy of the new Saudi leadership has had tremendous consequences Read More …
