USC Dornsife News

Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are taking credit for the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel. It is expected to take effect one day before Biden leaves office.

USC Dornsife’s Sarah Gualtieri counters a long-held stereotype of Arab Americans as outsiders, underscoring their longstanding place in American culture. [5 min read]

In the wake of recent missile attacks, Jeffrey Fields of international relations describes the decades-long tense relationship between the United States and Iran. [4 min read]

Jessica Marglin, professor of religion, argues that Sharia law is a complex tradition – one that accommodates same-sex attraction alongside rulings condemning homosexual intercourse. [5 min read]

A new series featuring faculty from throughout USC aims to slow the spin on campaign rhetoric and explore the important topics emerging from this year’s election.

Leading authorities on nuclear proliferation and the Middle East weigh in on Tuesday’s historic announcement.

Alumna Stephanie Erwin served as a Navy helicopter pilot with deployments throughout the world.

A new book by Laurie Brand of international relations examines the official lines crafted by Egyptian and Algerian politicos to define their national identities.

As the world focuses on the crisis in Syria, USC Dornsife experts on the Middle East discuss the recent events and their implications in the broader political and cultural context.