Reflections on The Model Arab League Manual

The Model Arab League Manual is the culmination of over decade’s joys and frustrations, all shared with one of the best colleagues I’ve ever had. Thank you so much to Manchester University Press, NCUSAR, and all of our former students and colleagues who helped us delve through mountains of paperwork, PDFs, and archival research to make this book a reality. If you had told me in 2004 that I would go on to be a national leader in this program, let alone coauthor the book on the program, I would have laughed. Hard.

“You’re So Brave”

I often have conversations with my family about what I’m doing in school and get the idea from them that they think what I'm accomplishing is “exceptional” in some way.  I always have a rough time seeing this.  I mean, I am daily surrounded by people doing the exact same things as me, often far … Continue reading “You’re So Brave”

Youth, Sports, Politics, and Society in Lebanon – Simon Abi Ramia

On June 29, the LSF met with Simon Abi Ramia, President of Youth & Sports Committee of the parliament of Lebanon.  Our discussion was widespread, focusing on sports and youth (of course) but also on politics, religion, and society within Lebanon.  His insight touched upon many of the national and regional issues currently in play … Continue reading Youth, Sports, Politics, and Society in Lebanon – Simon Abi Ramia

Day 10+ (July 2-3) – Princesses, LAU, Shatilla, Le Péché, Flight

For those of you still following my trip blog, I do apologize for the delay.  there is just such a finality to writing this post, and I honestly haven't wanted to deal with it.  While my post-fellowship plan includes extensive blogging of my trip research, this is really the last "Today we did X" kind … Continue reading Day 10+ (July 2-3) – Princesses, LAU, Shatilla, Le Péché, Flight