‘Multitudes’ Exhibition – Celebrating contemporary female artists from the MENA region

As part of Arab Women Artists Now (AWAN), an annual festival and celebration of contemporary female artists from the MENA region, Multitudes is the first exhibition from emerging curator Joud Halawani Al-Tamimi. The exhibition aims to increase understanding around Arab women’s realities and concerns while providing an alternative, more nuanced narrative around the Arab region and its peoples. We asked Joud a few questions about her work and the importance of this exhibition

Photo Identification Card for Zofia A. Krzyżanowska

Photo identification card no. 001116 Zofia A. Krzyżanowska. Card for “Permanent Visitors, Technical Advisors and Contractors to the Middle East Forces.” Issued in Cairo by the Permit Officer, British Middle East Forces. Date: March 25, 1943, valid until: April 24, 1943. “Valid for ALL Military Camps and to wear Battle Dress.” In English and Arabic.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/ymcadocs/1005/thumbnail.jp

Movement Order for Walter Drzewieniecki to Polish Corps HQ

Movement Order for W.M. Drzewieniecki „Proceeding to Polish Corps HQ for duration of Ex VIRILE returning to M E Staff College” issued by the British Army’s Middle East Staff College. October 21, 1943.https://digitalcommons.buffalostate.edu/drzpasses/1011/thumbnail.jp

The Syrian Crisis: Policy Options for the Trump Administration

The Syrian crisis has had important impacts on U.S. national security interests, and developments in Syria in 2017, influenced in part by President Donald Trump’s decisions, will shape the regional order for decades and affect millions of lives. This report outlines U.S. policy options in Syria for the Trump administration, based on deliberations and proposals that emerged from the Baker Institute event “Syria: Policy Options for the Trump Administration.