Launch of Critical Muslim Issue 52: Genocide Edinburgh
Featuring Robin Yassin-Kassab, Celine Kassem, Martin Shaw, Naomi Foyle and Hassan Mahamdallie. Organised by The Alwaleed Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World (University of Edinburgh).
The Alwaleed Centre at the University of Edinburgh is privileged to be hosting the launch in Scotland of Issue 52 of Critical Muslim: 'Genocide'.
The event will be followed by refreshments and a chance to purchase your copy of Critical Muslim 52 as well as a selection of previous issues. For physical attendees to the event Critical Muslim will be on a special offer at a 50% discount - £12 a copy.
This event will also be streamed online. To join us book your ticket via the Eventbrite link. (You will be given the option of registering for in-person or online attendence).
WHEN: Thursday 13 Feb 2025, 17:30 — 19:30 (GMT)
WHERE: HRH Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal Centre for the Study of Islam in the Contemporary World University of Edinburgh 16 George Square EH8 9LD
BOOKING INFO: Launch of Critical Muslim Issue 52: 'Genocide'
Programme
Robin Yassin-Kassab: Robin is a deputy editor of Critical Muslim. He is the co-author of Burning Country: Syrians in Revolution and War, and author of the novel The Road from Damascus. He is English editor of the Isis Prisons Museum. Robin blogs at at qunfuz.com Robin will speak to his article in CM52 reflecting on his visit to Sarajevo, Bosnia.
Martin Shaw: Martin is an Emeritus Professor of International Relations and Politics at the University of Sussex and is the author of War and Genocide, What is Genocide, and The Politics of Genocide. Martin will speak to his article in CM52 exploring the politics of genocide.
Naomi Foyle: Naomi is the Poetry and Fiction Editor of Critical Muslim. Naomi is a British-Canadian poet, science fiction novelist, essayist and theatremaker. She teaches Creative Writing at the University of Chichester. Naomi’s new book of poetry Salt & Snow is a collection of personal and collective elegies is out now. Naomi will speak on her article in CM52 on transformative justice and the importance of poetry and culture in Palestinian identity and resistance.
Celine Kassem: Celine is a Syrian researcher and activist. She is the Director of Media for the Syrian Emergency Task Force. Celine will speak on her article in CM52 tracing the roots of her perforated identity and her family’s journey through a succession of genocides and ethnic cleansing.
Chaired by Hassan Mahamdallie Hassan is a senior editor of Critical Muslim and Director of the Muslim Institute. He is also a playwright and theatre director and published author.
Bookstall by Beacon Books.
The Edinburgh Alwaleed Centre is committed to encouraging a better understanding of Islam and the contemporary Muslim world through ground-breaking research, dynamic teaching and innovative outreach projects. https://llc.ed.ac.uk/CM52-genocide-launch