Welcome to the Centre for International Relations Research (CIRR)

The Centre for International Relations Research (CIRR) represents a proper educational and research resource that can characterise a forum for the international relations between the north african countries and other countries in the region such as the Mediterranean countries, Europe and Middle east as well as countries in the other continents. The CIRR focuses on delivering knowledge and expertise in this area of interest. We plan to clearly identify our research agenda over the long term, including specific targets and engaging with the research activities of the discipline with other research centres interested in this area. Also, undertaking, where possible, research postgraduate supervision by identifying suitable subjects for research candidates. All academic activities in our institution are carried out by academics and professionals who are committed to work in this area covering various aspects of international relations and politics, etc... The major research areas of interest include:

• International relations
• Civil societies in the north african countries
• Human rights
• Extremism in North Africa - origins, motivations and consequences