New Director Amid Middle East Center Turmoil | Washington Huskies Basketball News
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New Director Amid Middle East Center Turmoil | Washington Huskies Basketball News
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A new era begins at the Jackson School’s Middle East Center as Asli Cansunar takes the helm—first permanent director since the controversial ousting of Aria Fani. Cansunar, a Turkey and Middle East political economy expert, steps into the role amid budget cuts and restructuring, but brings a vision to rebuild the center as a scholarly hub. Her appointment follows a firestorm over Fani’s dismissal after emails criticizing Zionism and U.S. policy, sparking national debate on academic freedom, leadership accountability, and the boundaries of free speech in academia. Despite protests and petitions, university leadership stood by the decision, leaving the tension unresolved—and the future of the center’s mission hanging in the balance.
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