On April 19–20, 2026, the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) held a hybrid research meeting under its project, “Political Economy of Development in Sudan: A Historical View of Economic Relations, Trade, and Informality.” The aim of the meeting was to discuss and provide in-depth feedback on the draft abstracts submitted by participants for…
On September 21, 2025, the Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) hosted its second workshop for the "(Re)Collecting Sudan: Art and Culture Archives" research initiative. This workshop served as a platform for project contributors to engage in detailed discussions and receive constructive feedback on their submitted papers. To ensure a thorough review process and…
In Conversation with Professor Maurice Jackson The book, set to be published next year, traces the struggles of African Americans for equality and human rights from 1780 to 2020. Through the history of Washington DC, it shows how Black lived experiences, political mobilization, and resistance mirror broader national struggles. By centering the city as both…
