Saeed Khan

Saeed Khan is a cultural historian and commentator based at Wayne State University in Detroit, where he teaches in the departments of History and Global Studies. His academic expertise includes Islamic and Middle Eastern history, Islamic political thought, and transnational identities. Alongside his academic work, he is a frequent analyst for international media outlets. Saeed is the founder of the Center for the Study of Trans-Atlantic Diasporas, a policy institute focused on ethnic and immigrant communities in North America and Europe.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2025
Saeed Khan
From Civilisation to Civil War: A History of Syria
Saturday, 28 June 2025 | 14:00 – 15:00
The Banqueting Hall, City Hall, BD1 1HY
World Affairs & Politics
Event Reference: WA003
BLF 2025
Saeed Khan
Lunch Bite: 50 Years After Saigon
Tuesday, 1 July 2025 | 12:00 – 12:45
Festival Hub, City Park, BD1 1HY
Lunch Bites
Event Reference: LB003
BLF 2025
Saeed Khan
Crimea: Conflict, Conquest and Consequence
Saturday, 5 July 2025 | 12:15 – 13:15
The Chamber, City Hall, BD1 1HY
World Affairs & Politics
Event Reference: WA001