Iran: An Important Force in the Region

Zadeh presents an informative lecture on Iran, a major player for peace in the Middle East, with insight from personal knowledge, research and observations. He was an invited guest to the conference for “Iranian Scholars Living Abroad” held in Tehran in 2009 and 2010 and discusses his findings from the conference, along with a look… [Continue Reading]

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The Power and Peril of Oil

Firooz Zadeh explains why Westerners call it Black Gold, and Middle Easterners refer to it as Black Pain. This is a thought-provoking presentation on how oil has given strength and empowered some countries and its people while it has also dislocated and imperiled many others. It has truly been a double-edged sword.

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Understanding Islam and the Culture of the Middle East

An intimate view of Islam that dictates the lives and cultures of the region. Professor Zadeh gives information on a faith that influences an estimated 1.6 billion Muslims around the world. This presentation is designed to explain the basic philosophy of the faith for a better understanding of the religion in interacting with Muslims. Zadeh… [Continue Reading]

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The Puzzle of the Middle East – A Land of Conflict

Zadeh provides information on the countries of the region. He explains the culture, the geography, and the internal and external regional conflicts. He discusses the problems oil has created, plus the power of religion, population density, corruption, poverty, and the battle for control of wealth (oil) between religious leaders and powerful Western nations. Will the… [Continue Reading]

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The Life and Art of Paul Gauguin and French Polynesia

Paul Gauguin was a leading 19th century French Post-Impressionist artist who is world-known for his painting of Tahitian women. He was an important figure not only as a painter, but also as a sculptor, printmaker, ceramist, writer, and an influential promoter of wood engraving and woodcuts as art forms. What is so special about the… [Continue Reading]

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Books

Firooz is an internationally acclaimed author on the subject of the Middle East, Islam, and Terrorism and the complexity of learning English as a second language. His latest titles include:

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English – Down Under and Up Over

English - Down Under and Up Over is a humorous look at the English language from the point of view of a foreigner studying, learning, and communicating in English. It is not a textbook, but laugh-out-loud stories peppered with idioms, oxymora, and … [Read More...]

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The Journey – An Immigrant’s Story

The Journey - An Immigrant's Story is a personal and intimate description of life in the Middle East, the culture, religion, corruption and problems juxtaposed with a memorable and insightful study of the often frustrating and sometimes humorous … [Read More...]

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Islam versus Terrorism

Islam versus Terrorism is is a Middle Easterner's perspective on the puzzle and problems of the Middle East. Zadeh's informative book describes Islam, the history of the region, the clash of cultures, and the reasons for terrorism from "their point … [Read More...]

Destination Lecture Topics

Ports of Calls destination lectures in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific Islands, Eastern Mediterranean, and the Persian Gulf.