Professor Fired for Criticizing Israel, Academic Freedom at Risk
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University of Washington professor Aria Fani, born in Iran, was fired as Middle East Center director after expressing personal views on the U.S.-Israel military moves against Iran, labeling Zionism as cancerous. Despite his contract, Fani was let go due to emails on the centers listserv, with the director claiming it was a solo decision, not influenced by external pressure. Fani feels betrayed, warning of a chilling effect on academic freedom, highlighting the heated debates in academia.
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