"There's a chilling effect on not just my academic freedom, but that of my colleagues; anyone who dares to speak out against the war and against aggression."
"I sent out two memos about this atrocious war on Iran in which I offered historical analysis that's lacking in the media. I was told that my email made 'certain constituents feel attacked.'"
The University of Washington removed Aria Fani from his position as director of the Middle East Center after he criticized U.S.-Israeli policies and condemned Zionism. Fani expressed feelings of betrayal and highlighted a chilling effect on academic freedom. He was informed that his removal was due to improper use of the center's listserv, where he shared memos about the war on Iran. Fani believes his emails upset certain constituents, likely referring to Zionists opposed to his views.
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