

Middle East and North Africa

Explore the Berkley Center’s resources on the Middle East and North Africa, including case studies on religion and conflict in the region, extensive commentary on the Israel-Palestine conflict, and research on the nexus of Islam and politics.

Fostering Community through Education in Jordan

Religious Conflict and the Future of a Democratic Egypt

The Muslim World

Under Caesar's Sword
Discover the firsthand experiences of faith leaders, activists, and peacebuilding practitioners working on issues ranging from development and education to conflict resolution and foreign policy.
For over a decade, Berkley Center scholars and students have been conducting interviews with individuals working at the intersection of religion and world affairs. These discussions offer unique insights into the inner workings of a wide spectrum of professions touched by religion with interviewees ranging from the highest levels of leadership of international organizations to on-the-ground practitioners. Explore individual interviews here or follow links to our interview collections below:

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Competing Understandings of Islamic Codes Pertaining to Women in the Arab World
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT Intercultural Center (ICC)

August 30, 2023
Finding My Forever Home in Qatar

August 30, 2023
Qatar and the Creation of Identities

September 15, 2022
"Made" in Jordan: Assessing the Legacy of the Amman Message
Book September 27, 2023
The Geopolitics of Religious Soft Power: How States Use Religion in Foreign Policy
Other Publications
Policy Brief March 31, 2022