The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) Annual Conference being held in Washington, DC on October 11 - 13, 2012. The theme of this year's conference is "History and the 'New' Middle East and Africa."

The deadline for the lowest available rate is September 15.

Full Members: $60, after September 15 $75

Student Members: $30, after September 15 $50

Non-members: $150

Features of this year's conference:

-Special presentations by acclaimed scholars Prof. Kanan Makiya on Two Years Later: Realities of the Arab Spring and Dr. Gérard Prunier on Gaddafi's Downfall and its Impact on Sub-Saharan Africa .

-Panel discussions on "The New/Old Heroes of Iran," "Christian-Muslim Encounters in the Medieval Middle East," "Israel: Threats Real and Imagined," "Leaders at the Dawn of Post-Colonial Africa" and many more topics in Middle eastern and African Studies, and related disciplines.

-Banquet luncheon and professional networking reception.

-Film Screenings.

-Displays by publishers of the latest academic titles.

You can register and find out more by visiting asmeascholars.org or emailing questions and comments to info@asmeascholars.org