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Bassam Haddad (MAAS’94) calls his MAAS experience an incubator for key projects across his 34-year career in academia, filmmaking and digital media. He shares insights and advice for future students. Celebrating 50 years of CCAS!

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Hanane Idihoum (MAAS’26) conducts a research thesis inspired by a family story | CCAS 50th Anniversary | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown Hanane Idihoum (MAAS’26) reflects on her research in Morocco and France, emphasizing the importance of bringing learning into the world.

🎓 For Hanane Idihoum (MAAS’26), her master’s thesis was a deeply personal experience. As we celebrate 50 years of the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Idihoum reflects on her archival research in Morocco and France.

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Faculty reflect on 50 years of academic life at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies | School of Foreign Service | Georgetown “I've been in CCAS for over 20 years and the thing I'm most proud of is how we build community among our students, staff, faculty and followers to welcome difference, learn broadly and in depth and su...

As the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) celebrates 50 years at SFS, several faculty sat down to reflect on community, resources and programming, highlighting both the center’s rich history and its promising future.

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How does exploring multiple disciplines create a deeper understanding of international relations? Marwa Elessawy (MAAS’26) combines advanced Arabic language training with policy research and journalism, harnessing the unique flexibility of the Arab Studies program to balance her interests. #CCAS50

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Meet Greta Scharnweber (MAAS’01), whose time in the Arab Studies program set up a 20-year career in higher education and international affairs. She reflects on her MAAS experience, lessons from her career and advice for future students.

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How can K-12 teachers improve their knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa region? Chloe Daikh (MAAS’26) highlights how the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies’ Education Outreach Program supports teachers by sharing knowledge from preeminent scholars of the region. #CCAS50

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Meet Claudio Cordone (MAAS’84), whose Arab Studies training launched a 40+ year career in diplomacy. He shares his MAAS journey, career insights & advice for future Arab Studies students. Celebrating 50 years of the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies! #CCAS50

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How can academics, diplomats and policy makers engage critically & ethically with the Arab world? At CCAS, we have been doing it since 1975. Celebrations are in order for 50 years of the oldest academic center in the U.S. focused solely on the Arab world! #CCAS50

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