2026-07-23 - Professor Mukhtar Ali is a scholar of Islamic philosophy and mysticism whose work centers on the school of Ibn ʿArabi. We spoke about his path into the field, his years of traditional study in Iran, the craft of translation, and why he believes poetry still matters. The conversation has been condensed and...
2026-04-15 - Congratulations to CSAMES Director Dr. Eric Calderwood for being awarded the 2026 Laura Shannon Prize in Contemporary...
2025-02-22 - Model Arab League 2025 Success! We are thrilled to share that the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign delegation had an outstanding performance at the Model Arab League 2025, proudly funded by CSAMES! Representing Oman, our dedicated students earned prestigious awards:Distinguished Delegation Award – Joint Defense Council Mohammad Fakhreddine & Rachel Simpson...
2025-01-14 - We are delighted to congratulate CSAMES affiliate and former CSAMES Director Waïl S. Hassan on his recent election as second vice president of the Modern...