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The Middle East Centre (MEC) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a premier academic institution dedicated to the advanced study of the contemporary Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It serves as a central hub for interdisciplinary research, world-class teaching, and public engagement, bridging the gap between academia and policy. The Centre is built upon LSE's long-standing reputation for social science excellence and provides a neutral, evidence-based forum for the discussion and analysis of the complex political, economic, and social issues affecting the Middle East (LSE Middle East Centre, n.d.-a)[1]. It fosters a vibrant intellectual community by hosting leading scholars, producing influential publications, and maintaining one of the United Kingdom's most significant archives related to the modern Middle East. Continue ...
The World Organization for Resource Development and Education (WORDE) is a U.S.-based non-profit organization focused on countering violent extremism (CVE) and promoting cross-cultural understanding. It operates on a community-policing model, bringing together civil society leaders, religious figures, law enforcement, and mental health professionals to build resilience against radicalization (WORDE, n.d.-a)[2]. The organization is known for its practical, on-the-ground programs and its emphasis on leveraging mainstream religious teachings to counter extremist narratives. Continue ...
The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) is a leading international academic institution dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on its Ismaili and other Shiʿi traditions. Established in 1977 in London, it operates as an independent entity, promoting scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary. The IIS is best known for its rigorous academic research, its publication of critical editions and translations of key Islamic texts, and its unique graduate studies programs which prepare students for diverse roles within the global Ismaili community and beyond (Daftary, 2021)[3]. Its work bridges the gap between the devotional and the academic, aiming to foster a deeper, evidence-based understanding of Islamic heritage within a modern context. Continue ...
- ↑ LSE Middle East Centre. (n.d.-a). About us. Retrieved June 5, 2024, from https://www.lse.ac.uk/middle-east-centre/about-us
- ↑ WORDE. (n.d.-a). Our Programs: Countering Radicalization. Retrieved June 4, 2024, from https://www.worde.org/programs/
- ↑ Daftary, F. (2021). The Institute of Ismaili Studies: A Foundation for Learning. In F. Daftary & G. Mwalimu (Eds.), The Ismailis: An Illustrated History (pp. 234-241). Azimuth Editions in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies.