Al JAZEERA CENTre FOR STUDIES WORLD CLASS INSIGHTS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST As a leading think tank established in the Middle East in 2006, we provide decision makers, diplomats, academics and ordinary citizens with credible geo-political insights and analyses primarily focusing on the Middle East and North Africa.
Based in the heart of the Middle East, we As a research arm of the Al Jazeera Media operate from within the socio-political and Network, we present relevant, insightful and cultural fabric of the Arab world. It’s a unique in-depth knowledge for the organisation. We do advantage that allows us to work closely with this by conducting research, providing valuable experts from the region whose insightful views insights to the newsrooms and programme often challenge the predominant opinions in editors, and facilitating dialogue between policy mainstream research and media. Ultimately, makers, politicians, and academics on strategic we’re making important contributions to the and geo-political issues in the region. quality of political and academic dialogue, presenting a better understanding of the The result is a world-class think tank that complexity of the region. promotes dialogue and builds bridges of mutual understanding and improves exchange. a balanced view of the region At the Al Jazeera Centre for Studies, our vision is to become the leading global think-tank on geo-politics of the Middle East and North Africa and to help our audience develop a better understanding and balanced view of the region.
Our affiliation with the Al Jazeera Media involved in collaborative projects that add Network means we’re part of a unique, dimension to both the news coverage and symbiotic relationship. One in which we the research agenda. benefit from the network’s resources and global access, while complementing its news To ensure a commitment to objectivity and and programme coverage with expert independence, we embrace the highest research and input. standards of research and originality. We nurture a pioneering spirit, and we show In this context, we provide analytical depth respect for diversity by promoting teamwork and perspective to the coverage offered within the organisation and beyond. across the Network. Furthermore, we’re A PIONEERING LEADER IN RESEARCH
Drawing on a network of experts from across Supported by an extensive network of over 100 the Middle East and beyond, our scholarly researchers and experts across the globe, the investigations into geo-political events provide Centre conducts in-house and collaborative our audiences with local insight and context. research projects with other research institutions. By following, monitoring and analysing these Our research is cutting-edge, original and timely. developments from within the region, we have We produce an average of 400 papers a year. a unique advantage and perspective and Our quality work has earned the Centre global make invaluable contributions to the quality of recognition as one of the top 10 think tanks in academic and political dialogue. the MENA region according to the “Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program” (TTCSP) at the University of Pennsylvania. spreading knowledge
Al Jazeera Centre for Studies aims to produce OUR TOP 10 PUBLICATIONS and spread knowledge to the world. We’ve produced nearly 100 books, publications The Strategic Depth, Ahmet Davutoglu (2010) that chronicle and analyse the political and geo-strategic transformations in the Arab The Islamists, Basheer Nafi (2010) and developing worlds. In doing so, we offer regional interpretations of their significance and Diary of the Egyptian Revolution, implications. Contributors (2011)
In addition to our books, we launched a Democracy & Human Rights in Islam, research series entitled ‘The Al Jazeera Papers’ Rachid Ghannoushi (2012) focusing on a myriad of issues, drawing on outside expertise, as well as the Centre’s own The Religious Political Movements, considerable resources. Nadia Saaddine (2012)
The Unofficial Players in Yemen, Contributors (2012)
The Palestinian Refugees in the Arab World, Contributors (2013)
Darfur - Harvest of the Crisis after a Decade, Contributors (2013)
Salafism in the Arab World, Contributors (2014)
The Gulf in a Changing Strategic Context, Contributors (2014) PROMOTING DIALOGUE In an effort to foster open discussions on topical issues, the Centre organises conferences, forums, symposia, workshops, round-table discussions and seminars, that provide an important platform to promote dialogue and discuss topics relevant to the region.
International Conference on Africa: Seminar on Palestinian Refugees in the Dynamics of Conflicts, Promises of Renaissance Arab World: Realities and Prospects
Conference on Salafism in the Arab World: Symposium on the Relationship between Perceptions, Trends, and Groups Politics and Humanitarian Action
Conference on The Kurdish Question The Centre also hosts a news-making lecture in the Mashriq series by important political leaders. These lectures have featured: International Conference on the Middle East & North Africa and the Balkans: Tunisian President, Dr. Al Moncef Al Marzouki Challenges of Transformation Somali President, Hasan Sheikh Mahmoud Symposium on Islamists and the Arab Revolutions Brazilian Foreign Minister, Celso Amorim
Special Lecture on Democratic Transition in Tunisian Foreign Minister, Dr. Rafik Abdessalem Tunisia by the President of Tunisia, Syrian National Council Head, Dr. Al Moncef Al Marzouki Burhan Ghalioun
We have engaged in several research partnerships with prestigious institutions around the world, which include:
The Centre for the Study of the International European Muslim Research Centre (EMCR), Relations of the Middle East and North Africa The University of Exeter (CIRMENA), the University of Cambridge Medecins Sans Frontiers The Afro-Middle East Centre (AMEC), (Doctors Without Borders) South Africa Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Qatar University (QU) Academy of Sciences
The Foundation for Political, Economic The New Bulgarian University and Social Research (SETA), Turkey United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) The USC Center on Public Diplomacy (CPD), The University of Southern California Cordoba Foundation of Geneva
The Diplomatic Institute at the Ministry of School of Foreign Service in Qatar, Foreign Affairs, Qatar Georgetown University AMERICAS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA NORTH AFRICA EUROPE MIDDLE EAST ASIA PACIFIC BUREAUS BUREAUS BUREAUS BUREAUS BUREAUS BUREAUS
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SUPPORTING AND COMPLEMENTING A TRULY GLOBAL NETWORK
More than 400 in-depth research papers annually Ranked amongst the top More than 100 contributing 10 think-tanks in the Middle Al Jazeera Media Network has more than 4,000 highly researchers and experts globally East and North Africa 1 experienced sta from more than 70 nationalities
1 THINK TANKS AND CIVIL SOCIETIES PROGRAMME (TTCSP), UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA A TRULY GLOBAL NETWORK Al Jazeera Centre for Studies is part of a growing network comprising more than 10 channels and divisions. Launched in 1996, Al Jazeera Arabic was the first independent news channel in the Arab world dedicated to providing comprehensive news and live debate.
The network challenged established narratives that inspire it to be challenging and bold, and and gave a global audience an alternative provide a voice for the voiceless in some of the voice—one that put the human being back most underreported places on the planet. at the centre of the news agenda and quickly made it one of the world’s most influential It’s a responsibility shared by every employee news networks. at the Al Jazeera Media Network. From our headquarters, to the broadcast centres, and Since then, it has added new channels and at more than 70 bureaus around the world, services whilst maintaining the independent, we strive to deliver content that captivates, pioneering spirit that defined its character. informs, inspires and entertains.
Each subsidiary in the Al Jazeera Media Network follows the same principles and values
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