Media Releases
Iraqi crisis
June 16, 2014
The following is a list of University of Toronto experts who can comment on a variety of issues related to the Iraqi crisis.
Kurds in Iran, Iraq, Syria, Turkey and diaspora
Modern politics and culture of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey
Social movements in the Middle East
Amir Hassanpour
Associate Professor (Ret.)
St.George Campus
Department of Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations
Office: 416–978-3306
amir.hassanpour@utoronto.ca
Islamic law
Islamic law, Islamic history, Islamic politics
Law and religion
Religious fundamentalism
Sharia law
Treatment of non-Muslims under Islamic law
Anver Emon
Assistant Professor
St.George Campus
Faculty of Law
Office: 416–946-0832
anver.emon@utoronto.ca
Conflict Management and Resolution
Global Politics
Middle East
Janice Stein
Director
St.George Campus
Munk School of Global Affairs
Department of Political Science
Office: 416–946-8900, 416–946-8908
j.stein@utoronto.ca
History
Immigration
International relations
National security, terrorism
Southeast Asia
United Nations
United States foreign policy
Arne Kislenko
Adjunct Professor
St.George Campus
Trinity College
Munk School of Global Affairs
Mobile: 647–378-8710
arne.kislenko@utoronto.ca