The Middle East Studies Association’s Laurie Brand speaks to Mondoweiss about the history of attacks on the field of Middle East Studies, the current designs of the Trump administration, and the capitulation of universities.

Renowned Palestinian feminist and organic intellectual Dr. Rabab Abdulhadi has been awarded the Jere L. Bacharach Service Award by the Middle East Studies Association, recognizing her lifelong work for freedom and liberation.

BDS news from Ohio State and Princeton, as well as ongoing fallout from the Middle East Studies Association’s endorsement of boycott.

80% of Middle East Studies Association scholars voted to endorse the Palestinian call for boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel

“Today’s vote clears a path for our full membership to collectively determine how we can do our part to support the academic freedom and education rights of Palestinian scholars and students, not to mention Israeli scholars facing attacks from their own government for criticizing its policies,” said MESA President Dina Rizk Khoury.