Traditions are more important than violence when rebel forces govern in the Middle East
New research explains why the Kurds in Syria and Hamas in Gaza have stayed in power, while ISIS lost their legitimacy and rule in Iraq.
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Oslo School of Environmental Humanities (OSEH)
OSEH seeks to strengthen interdisciplinary research and teaching on climate change and the environment.
Heritage Experience Initiative (HEI)
HEI aims at developing critical heritage research in close cooperation with the heritage sector and will experiment with new teaching models.
Centre for Islamic and Middle East Studies
An interdisciplinary research centre that aims to promote understanding of key developments within the Middle East and the Islamic world.
Centre for Museum Studies
An interdisciplinary research centre that applies a range of diverse perspectives on museums and musealization processes.
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The Power of the Wandering Mind
Apr. 10, 2019 3:06 PM
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Nine Nights of the Goddess
Mar. 28, 2019 2:16 PM
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Blogging from Egypt
Mar. 25, 2019 10:13 AM