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University Presses Offer Essential Reading for Understanding the War in Iran

30th March, 2026 in Latest news

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Members of the Association of University Presses share a longstanding commitment to advancing knowledge, particularly in times when deeper understanding is urgently needed. As tensions rise following US–Israeli attacks on Iran and responses across the Middle East, university presses are helping readers look beyond the headlines.

On the AUPresses Digital Digest blog, a curated selection of books, journal articles, reading lists, and expert commentary brings together essential scholarship from across member presses. These resources provide crucial historical, political, and cultural context for anyone seeking to better understand the complexities of the current situation.

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