On a bright Spring day, academics, students and policy makers gathered at the beautiful Clingendael Institute in the Hague for a study day on “The Political Relevance of Islamism in the Contemporary Middle East”. Once there, we were welcomed by Matteo Colombo, a research fellow at the Clingendael Institute, and Joas Wagemakers, academic director of…

Summer School 2025 Philology and Manuscripts from the Muslim World Date: 18 August – 29 August 2025 Costs: €600 Level: The course is meant for graduate students (MA and PhD) and researchers. Language: English. Non-native speakers are required to have a command of English equivalent to at least TOEFL 550. Scholarships: There are two scholarships to cover the tuition…