Centre for Muslim States and Societies
About us
We are committed to conducting research that provides a better understanding of the beliefs and practices of Muslims in the Indian Ocean Rim countries and their interaction with global trends and narratives in other regions.
Interns
- Kamal Hassan
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Kamal Hassan is an intern at the Centre for Muslim States and Societies (CMSS) at The University of Western Australia (UWA). He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Political Science and International Relations with a minor in Active Citizenship, and has taken courses in Philosophy and Economics. Prior to his studies at UWA, Kamal studied at the University of Sarajevo, where he initially developed his academic and socio-cultural perspectives.
Kamal is actively engaged in student leadership as the Secretary of the UWA Chess Association and as an Executive Member and Events Coordinator of the International Law Society. Previously, Kamal has gained valuable experience through his work with the Financial Counsellors’ Association of Western Australia (FCAWA), where he contributed to data-driven reports and analyses that aimed to support individuals and communities facing financial distress. His dedication to understanding and addressing complex societal challenges has been a driving force in his academic and professional journey. In 2024, Kamal is participating in the WA Parliamentary Research Program, where he will be involved in conducting research on pertinent political and social issues.
Kamal’s role as an intern allows him to delve deeper into the dynamics of social and political structures within Muslim states and societies, contributing to the centre's research initiatives. His dedication to understanding and influencing social structures is also evident through his volunteer work and active participation in CMSS events and programs since joining UWA, making him a natural fit at the institution.
UWA PhD students
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- Amjed al-Masaoodi
'China and Iraq relations through phases of transition 1949-2016'
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- Muhammad Ismail Khan
'China-Pakistan Relations and the US-Indian Relations: Balancing Theory' -
- Sahar Kiarashi
'An analysis of newspaper coverage of Leftist Groups in Iran before and after the Iranian Revolution: 1979' - Ridwan Ridwan
'Transnational Islam and Peacebuilding: A Study of Hibut Tahrir Indonesia in Papua' -
- Muhammad Dan Suleiman
'(Re)framing ‘the jihad’ in West Africa: an Epistemic Disobedience' -
- Ke Zhu
'Gwadar Port from Different Perspectives: China, Pakistan and Balochistan' -
- Flavia Zimmerman
'Impact of honour cultures, honour discourses and female chastity: perceptions of Pakistani and Brazilian women on how these shape gender identity in Australia'
Our collaborators
Advisory Board
- Professor James Piscatori, UK
- Professor Amin Saikal AM, Adjunct Professor UWA
- Emeritus Professor James Trevelyan, UWA
Community engagement and student opportunities
We are committed to promoting understanding of Muslim issues and harmony within the community.
Staff and students affiliated with the Centre are actively involved in community outreach programs that vary from lectures and seminars to forums and commentary. Sometimes we work in collaboration with other organisations.
The Centre for Muslim States and Societies welcomes applicants for Honorary & Visiting Fellowships on research in its priority areas.
Please note that Fellowships are not funded by the CMSS and you need to establish that you have independent source of funding to support your affiliation with the CMSS.
The Fellowships are offered on the conditions that govern the Visiting Fellowship policies at the School of Social Sciences, The University of Western Australia:
- Regular and frequent attendance at discipline seminar series in the Centre for Muslim States and Societies, and Political Science & International Relations
- A seminar presented on your research at Centre for Muslim States and Societies
- Two guest lectures in undergraduate or postgraduate coursework classes
- Preparation of a research article (with possibility of co-authorship by a member of CMSS) to be submitted for a high-profile, peer-reviewed journal publication (6000-8,000 words long).
- Participation in a funded or non-funded research project by agreement with the Director, CMSS.
If you are interested, please fill in the form, provide a four-page research proposal and your CV.
The following prizes are given to students by the Centre:
- Joan Trevelyan Prize in Women in Muslim States and Societies
- Khalifa Al-Falasi Prize in Muslim Studies
- Malik Mohammad Iqbal Khan Prize in Muslim States and Societies
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