IMEU Institute for Middle East Understanding
Palestinian-American Profiles
In a milestone for the field of Palestinian studies, Brown University established last month a new permanent position, the Mahmoud Darwish Chair of Palestinian Studies. This first-of-its-kind chair at a major research university “signifies Brown’s commitment to the vitally important field of Palestinian Studies in perpetuity.” A leader in the field, Professor Beshara Doumani was appointed as the first holder of the Mahmoud Darwish Chair as of July 1, 2020.
on July 21, 2020
Ocasio-Cortez Leads House & Senate Members, Advocacy Groups in Calling Secretary Pompeo to Take Acti
on June 30, 2020
Israeli settlements are housing units for Jewish Israelis built on Palestinian land in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, which has been occupied by the Israeli military since the June 1967 war.
on June 22, 2020
Palestinian-American Profiles
“Deep inside, I always knew I wanted to become an actor,” says Waleed Zuaiter, star of Hulu's highly-praised Baghdad Central. Yet Zuaiter, whose acting credentials are extensive, did not take a direct path to acting. Born in Sacramento, Zuaiter moved to Kuwait with his family at the age of five and spent his summers back in the Bay Area where his mother’s family was based. He describes his childhood as “the best of both worlds.”
on May 5, 2020