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The conference will examine, analyze and evaluate the state of Iraq and Iraqi studies at the contemporary historical moment.  Participants should present scholarly research on current conditions within and around the academic study of Iraq, focusing on areas as diverse as political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, education, media/communications and cultural studies.Deadline for proposals 1 June 2015.For information contact Professor Jacqueline Ismael jismael@ucalgary.ca and Professor Terri Ginsberg terri.ginsberg@aucegupt.edu