CFP: History and the "New" Middle East and Africa

The Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) invites proposals for their 5th Annual Conference taking place October 11-13, 2012 at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C. Papers on the conference theme History and the "New" Middle East and Africa are invited from members of any discipline, tenured or untenured faculty or those otherwise affiliated with a recognized research institution.  Unique proposals from senior graduate students (ABD) will also be considered. Abstracts on topics related to the Middle East and Africa should consist of a one-page outline of the proposed subject to be presented. A recent C.V. and all contact data must be attached to the proposal (name, e-mail, phone number, affiliation). The due date for proposals is Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Proposals should be sent to: info@asmeascholars.org.  Completed papers are due by August 31, 2012. Please see the conference website for more information.