Description
A historical exploration of how the modern Middle East was shaped through empire, partition, colonial administration and political realignment during the 20th century.
Examining the legacy of the Sykes-Picot Agreement, mandate systems, nationalism and post-colonial state formation, the discussion considers how borders, external intervention and competing visions of political identity continue to shape the region today.
The event offers historical context for many of the conflicts, alliances and tensions that continue to define the contemporary Middle East.
Please note this event has changed from its original listing.
About the Chair
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.
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