The goal is to promote advanced research related to West Asia Civilization. This particular area of studies is important to respond to contemporary issues related to the peoples, political structures, and continuing conflicts.

Leader: Prof. Dr. Kamaruzzaman Yusoff

Members:

• PM Dr. Fauzi Husin@Abu
• Dr. Idris Ismail
• Dr. Mansoureh Ebrahimi
• Dr. Ahmad Muhyuddin Hassan

Some Achievements

1. Publications
   • Please refer to:
     • Publication 1
     • Publication 2
     • Publication 3
     • Publication 4
     • Publication 5
2. Research Area
   • Contribution of Muslims in West Asia Civilization to the world.
     • The emerging of modern trends of Islamic fundamental ideologies have confronted many Muslims to debate on vital core of Islam in global implications. This research group responds to current situations in the modern world with various approaches.
   • Socio-Political Situation in the West Asia Region.
     • Regional rivalries in West Asia have created a fragile atmosphere, posing a major obstacle to sustainable development, peace, and harmony. This research group emphasizes social development, policies, and strategies through networking as remedies for volatile societies in the region.
   • Current Trends in West Asia vis-à-vis Politics and Socio-economic Developments.
     • Contemporary issues of geopolitical and cross-border tensions have involved several countries in the geopolitical reconfiguration of the region, leading to uncertainty and instability in socio-economic and political developments. This research group seeks to find alternatives to uphold political stability for the betterment of West Asian societies’ developments.
3. Networking
   • Signed an MoU between UTM and Namik Kemal Universitesi, Turkey
   • MoU will be signed soon between Irlam University, Iran.
4. Conferences and Seminars
   • ICCTME conference series
     • The Second International Conference on Current Trends in the Middle East (ICCTME)
   • Seminar on Nakbah
     • Nakbah 2018 International Seminar on Nakbah: The Largest Human Tragedy, Past, Present, Future
5. Publications
   • Nakbah 2018 International Seminar on Nakbah: The Largest Human Tragedy, Past, Present, Future
   • Springer Book 1
   • Springer Book 2