North Africa and the Middle East

47 Research projects

22 Courses in-country

40 Scholars with Expertise

5 Engagement projects

Duke expertise in North Africa and the Middle East hits on many key global challenges.

Scholars study gender equality, refugee displacement, and public views of Islam, among other topics.

The university offers programs for students to study and serve in Morocco, Lebanon and Jordan. Duke is also home to a Middle East Studies Center, an Islamic Studies Center and an Africa Initiative.

News

December 4, 2019

Samantha Power served in all eight years of the Obama administration.

November 26, 2019

Global experts gathered at Duke University to examine today’s border policies and the movement of migrants between Africa and Europe.

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