Alum Kala Carruthers Azar, who serves as Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Amman, writes about the important role of people-to-people exchanges to American soft power.
Hannah Beswick is the Partnerships Development Specialist at the UN Women Liaison Office for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In this role, she builds and fosters…
A Day in the Life of Beirut’s Cultural Attaché By Vicki Valosik Smith snaps a selfie during a visit from the U.S. Secretary of State For Kristin Smith, MAAS alum…
Jill Ricotta graduated from CCAS in 2016 with an M.A. in Arab Studies. She currently works as a Regional Security Advisor for the Middle East/Central Asia region at…
MAAS alum takes inspiration from ancient Islamic designs to quilt kaleidoscopic works of art. By Grayson Lee Flanagan, with his dog Daphne, shows off one of his latest quilts. When…
Credit: Palestine Poster Project Archives (PPPA) How a class assignment led to MAAS alum Dan Walsh’s lifelong passion for preserving Palestine’s visual heritage By Brittni Foster When Dan Walsh (MAAS…
MAAS alum combines language skills, industry savvy, and a bit of “wasta” to bring Arab musicians to Washington audiences. By Isabel Roemer David Chambers In 2003, MAAS alum David Chambers…
A new position at The Palestinian Museum combines MAAS alum’s professional and personal passions. By Isabel Roemer In September, MAAS alum Dr. Adila Laïdi-Hanieh (’92) became Director General…
Three MAAS grads share how careers in documentary filmmaking have enabled them to give voice to untold stories and reshape dominant narratives. By Isabel Roemer The Master of Arts in…
Craig Browne currently works for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) – Libya, based in Tunisia, where he coordinates food assistance for refugees in the country. He received…
