The Speaking Middle East initiative aims to bring Mizrahi Jewish identity to the forefront of conflict resolution ...

One of the most unique archaeological finds in the region's history, the Israel Antiquities Authority and the Ministry of ...

In a letter to Columbia’s president and trustees last week, the Trump administration issued a set of demands that it ...

This volume opens the canon of modern Jewish thought to the all too often overlooked writings of Jews from the Arab East, from the close of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th. Whether they ...

Growing up in the Mexican capital, Andrea Sayeg, now 33, dreamed of opening her own taco shop where she would serve suadero, ...

The interdisciplinary minor in Arabic, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies (AIMES) provides an introduction to the various cultures, peoples, and religions---Muslim, Jewish, and Christian, in addition ...

The interdisciplinary Master of Arts program in Middle Eastern Studies is designed for students who wish to acquire a broad background in Middle Eastern history, cultures and politics. Students in the ...

Officials from President Trump’s administration this month demanded that Columbia place its Middle East studies department ...

Hummus, a creamy blend of chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic, has long been a staple in Middle Eastern ...

The AMES multidisciplinary program aims to enrich our understanding of a broadly conceived “Asia” in relation to other parts of the world. Representing the languages and cultures practiced by more ...

This diverse region is one of staggering contrasts: there are the hyper-modern, gleaming skyscrapers of Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, and then there are history-steeped archaeological sites ...

The interdepartmental program in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) has been discontinued and returned to a track (Arabic and Islamic Studies) in Near Eastern and Judaic Studies (NEJS). The ...