The Institute of Ismaili Studies was established in 1977 to promote scholarship of Muslim cultures and societies, historical as well as contemporary, leading to a better understanding of their relationship with other societies and faiths.
The Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations
The Aga Khan University Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations (AKU-ISMC) aims to strengthen research and teaching about the heritage of Muslim societies, giving specific attention to the challenges these societies face in contemporary settings.
(Non-profit academic institute)
(Non-profit academic institute)
International Institute for Strategic Studies
Maktoum Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies (The Al-)
Saba Institute for Arabic Language & Eastern Studies
The Institute offers help for researchers interested in Yemen and Middle Eastern studies
Royal Institute of International Affairs
Yemeni Development Foundation
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Graduate Conference 2012
Change and Continuity in the Arab World This year's graduate conference will be held on 11th June at the London School of Economics. Please click here for further information.
BRISMES Annual Conference 2012
Our 2012 Annual Conference will take place at the London School of Economics between 26th and 28th March 2012. For the latest news on the conference, see Conference.
Joint BRISMES/CASAW Lecture 2011
Middle East Exceptionalism: Ended or Dented? We are delighted to announce that this year's annual lecture will be given by Baghat Korany on 21st October at 5pm at The British Academy, 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH. All are welcome to attend.