Bessma Momani

Canada and the Middle East: In Theory and Practice provides a unique perspective on one of the world’s most geopolitically important regions. From the perspective of Canada’s diplomats, academics, and former policy practitioners involved in the region, the book offers an overview of Canada’s relationship with the Middle East and the challeng …

Iraq’s streets are unsafe, its people tormented, and its identity as a state challenged from within and without. For some, Iraq is synonymous with internal hatred, bloodshed, and sectarianism. The contributors to this book, however, know another Iraq: a country that was once full of hope and achievement and that boasted one of the most educated …

Following 9/11, the securitization of state practices and policies have chipped away at the citizenship and personal rights of all Canadians, particularly those of Arab descent. This book argues that, in a securitized global context and through racialized immigration and security policies, Arab Canadians have become “targeted transnationals.” M …

Following 9/11, the securitization of state practices and policieshave chipped away at the citizenship and personal rights of allCanadians, particularly those of Arab descent. This book argues that,in a securitized global context and through racialized immigration andsecurity policies, Arab Canadians have become “targetedtransnationals.” Media …