Arabic Language Courses
CMES offers three Arabic language courses during the fall Semester of 2025. Deadline 8th of september.
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Regional Outlook Archive
News from CMES
22 Aug 2025 | News
Welcome to an Open House at CMES!
Welcome to CMES on 5th September to meet our staff and learn more about our research, activities and Arabic language courses!
4 Aug 2025 | News
Now Available: CMES Yearbooks 2021-2023 and 2024
Two CMES Yearbooks (2024 and 2021-2023 respectively), are now available to read and download.
25 Jun 2025 | News
CMES Regional Outlook: Global Responses to the Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
This CMES Regional Outlook (2025:2) by Lisa Strömbom focuses on the global responses to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
24 Jun 2025 | News
Read the Latest CMES Newsletter (#52)
Read the May-June CMES Newsletter about upcoming events, recent research activities, and new publications.
18 Jun 2025 | News
New MECW Project on Satellite Water Investigation of Fragile Terrains: Monitoring and Managing Environmental Alterations Under Conflict and Governance Stress
CMES is happy to announce the new MECW project for 2025-2028 which will focus on satellite water investigation of fragile terrains in the Middle East.
Upcoming CMES Events
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