​The Centre for Middle East Studies was launched at the initiative of Professor (Dr) Abdul Fattah Ammourah, Vice Dean, School of International Affairs, O.P Jindal Global University in 2016 with the objectives of fostering interdisciplinary research on Middle East Studies in collaboration with regional academics, experts and practitioners; conducting research and analysis on bilateral relations between India and the Middle East to explore synergies and address mutual long-standing economic, political and social challenges; supporting balanced Middle Eastern research studies from various perspectives to widen access to first-hand knowledge of the Middle East; developing materials and resources for educators and the wider public readership; contributing to broad dissemination of research results and information regarding the Middle East; and expanding the network of institutional partnerships with universities in the Middle East, opening opportunities for student and faculty exchange.

 

We would like to involve students who are interested in studying the geo-strategic, geo-economic, cultural, and socio-economic importance of the Middle East for the world at large. We believe that any study, seminar, workshop, debate, or discussion must lead to adding value to the ongoing search for peace in the Middle East. Our belief is based on the fact that at the end of the day, it is the lives of the people involved in a conflict that matters and their betterment is what we target. Finally, it is a student-led and student-driven initiative to foster a knowledge-based and intellectually challenging center.