# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Deakin Middle East Studies Forum 2026 Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+11:00)
- **Event Description**: The Middle East in Transition: critical insights on the the political, historical, and cultural shifts of the Middle EastAbout this EventThe Middle East in Transition4-5 November 2026 | In-person conference at Deakin University.The last two years have witnessed a profound shift in the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East, yet these transformations are inseparable from the region’s longer historical trajectories. In Gaza, today’s severe humanitarian crisis unfolds within a decades‑long history of occupation, conflict, and contested narratives of homeland and displacement. These events raise urgent questions not only about political responsibility but also about the ethical, historical, and cultural frameworks through which suffering and resistance are understood.In Syria, the post‑Assad transition remains complex, shaped by the legacies of authoritarian rule, colonial-era borders, and the historical negotiation of minority rights and communal identities. The fall of Assad has reconfigured regional alignments - contracting Iran’s strategic reach while opening new opportunities for Turkey and Saudi Arabia - but it also invites reflection on the deeper historical patterns of empire, intervention, and state formation that continue to inform social and political life. These shifts reverberate through cultural memory, artistic expression, and the reconstruction of identity in the wake of profound loss.In the wake of the United States’ and Israel’s attacks on Iran, Washington's policies are entangled with a long history of external intervention, Cold War legacies, and competing moral narratives about global order and responsibility. These regional developments have echoed across Australia, where their social and cultural afterlives are increasingly visible. Rising intolerance, Islamophobia, and antisemitism have exposed vulnerabilities in the nation’s social cohesion. Communities grapple with questions of identity, representation, and the ethics of coexistence. These challenges underscore the need for critical reflection on the stories societies tell about each other, the policies that structure belonging, and the practices that cultivate - or erode - social trust.The yearning for justice, recognition, and human security is both contemporary and deeply historical. It is voiced through political claim-making but also through literature, oral histories, visual culture, and everyday acts of resilience that carry memories across generations. The MESF Conference 2026 invites interdisciplinary contributions that explore the political, historical, cultural, and ethical dimensions of these transformations. We welcome scholarship that bridges political analysis with the humanities and history - illuminating how past and present intersect in shaping conflict, identity, resilience, and hope in the Middle East and its global intersections.Conference CommitteeProf Shahram Akbarzadeh, ChairpersonDr Virginie ReyDr Zouhir GabsiRenee DavidsonConference detailsThis is an in-person conference at Deakin University.Day 1: Wednesday 4 November 2026 | 9am - 5pmDay 2: Thursday 5 November 2026 | 9am - 5pmLocation: Burwood Corporate Centre (BCC)Building BC – level 2,221 Burwood Highway Burwood, VIC 3125link to mapConference RegistrationPlease select your tickets based on which day you would like to attend. If attending both days please ensure you select the full conference pass.The MESF 2026 Conference is proudly sponsored by the Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/37b0c520-a332-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h193-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg
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- **Slot details of has slots**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 8 hours
  - Location: Deakin Burwood Corporate Centre (BCC)
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 80, max: 140, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Burwood
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Deakin Burwood Corporate Centre (BCC)
- **lat**: -37.8496259
- **long**: 145.1148824
- **full address**: Deakin Burwood Corporate Centre (BCC), 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Deakin Middle East Studies Forum 2026 Conference being held?
  - **A:** Deakin Middle East Studies Forum 2026 Conference takes place on Wed, 04 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 05 Nov, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Deakin Burwood Corporate Centre (BCC), 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Deakin Middle East Studies Forum 2026 Conference?
  - **A:** Deakin Middle East Studies Forum 2026 Conference is organized by Middle Eastern Studies Forum (MESF).

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