Brilliant dive into interregional histories, sociological theory, and contemporary Saudi Arabia in News Lines by Ahmad Al Salah newlinesmag.com/essays/from-...

From Caravan Traders to Corporate Boardrooms

How Qassim's dates conquered the world, and its merchant culture shaped modern Saudi commerce

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These two book are a must-read to understand the dialectic of French empire and nationalism, especially in the non-European Mediterranean, and especially in the Arab part. They are provide valuable insights into understanding French colonialism in the Levant too.

One of the biggest challenges to teaching right now is trust, which has been eroded by gen AI — for professors AND students. Copware isn’t the way to get it back.

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Universities drop AI detection tools over fears about accuracy Some institutions are overhauling assessment and trying to move away from the emphasis on surveillance By Ima Jackson-Obot

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Changez le regard sur l’Afrique. Soutenez Afrique XXI

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Nice profile of the brilliant Anton Jäger www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Meet the man whose groundbreaking book is being devoured by the left

Anton Jäger has been lauded for his exceptional ability to make sense of these strange political times – and he’s only 32. The writer and academic explains why we’re living in an age of hyperpolitics

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Aramco's archive is asking people to send their midcentury clutter: badges, payroll-books, license plates, photo albums. Their want list says "Americana," but what's being assembled is Arabiana. Send what they are and aren't asking for. This will be a treasure trove for scholars today and tomorrow!

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Ma dernière chronique pour @liberation.fr revient sur la genèse de l'Histoire Générale de l'Afrique publiée en onze volumes par l'UNESCO, entreprise scientifique et éditoriale initiée dans les années 1960 ("la plus impressionnante de ce siècle" dixit l'un des premiers contributeurs).

emerging from the doctoral abyss, reintegrating into (online) society, etc.