Anatomy of Conflict: Causes, Conduct, and Consequences of Armed Violence in the Middle East

A ground-level overview of conflicts in the Middle East, taking a look at practical details of the reasons for why they arise, how they change shape, and their impacts on humanity. Presented by a former military officer and humanitarian who has seen conflicts of the Middle East in numerous contexts, and from different perspectives. The presentation includes photographs taken by the presenter and aims to demystify the complexities of armed violence in the modern Middle East.

About

Chris McIntosh is a long-time student of the Islamic World and the Middle East; he’s travelled extensively to Islamic nations and lived in several, including Iraq, Palestine, and Afghanistan. Over the course of two decades, Chris has experienced the Middle East in a wide variety of capacities including as a military officer, non-governmental organization intern, graduate student, and humanitarian. He strives to honour his experiences by drawing upon them to impart knowledge that broadens horizons.