On 5 October 2024, the Natolin Religion and Politics Nest organized a lecture titled "Religious Minorities in the Middle East: Three Models of Survival" by Mr Anis ISSA, the mentor of the Religion and Politics Nest. The lecture explored the survival strategies of religious minorities in the Middle East, a region where religion plays a crucial role in shaping identities and worldviews. By examining three distinct models, each representing a different survival paradigm, the lecture provided insights into how these communities navigate complex political, social, and cultural landscapes. Through historical and contemporary examples, the session offered a deeper understanding of the resilience of religious minorities in this volatile region.
About the speaker:
Mr Anis ISSA holds an advanced master’s degree in European Interdisciplinary Studies from the College of Europe, and a master’s degree in Cultural Management from the École National Supérieur de Sciences d’Information et des Bibliothèques (ENSSIB) in Lyon. He has over 10 years of experience in international cooperation that he gained through his work in the Library of Alexandria, the French Embassy in Cairo, the Swedish Institute Alexandria, and the International Organization for Migration (the UN migration agency).
Moreover, Mr ISSA is writing his PhD about the identity of Middle East Christian minorities, in the École Pratique des Hautes Études.