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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Some Fundamentals
A Beyond the Headlines Event
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the most enduring struggles we have seen in the last 100 years. Yet, there is dearth of knowledge about the it. Questions addressed in this lecture are: When and why did the conflict start? What exactly are the claims of the contending sides? Why does peace seem unattainable? What is a likely long-term outcome? What is the role of the international community and of the U.S. in particular?
Akan Malici is Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Furman. He has authored, co-authored, or co-edited various books and numerous articles on international conflict and American foreign policy. Among the books are “U.S. Presidents and Foreign Policy Mistakes” and “Role Theory and Role Conflict in U.S.-Iran Relations.” Currently, he’s completing a new book with the title “A Citizen’s Guide to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” He’s currently writing a book on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.More on the Beyond the Headlines Series
Beyond the Headlines, a World Affairs Council Upstate event, is a Lunch and Learn speaker series designed to present fact-based information on the most pressing global issues of today. Utilizing academics and research institution leaders, we strive to keep political opinions out of the presentation and allow people to ask their own questions and formulate their own opinions. WAC Upstate programming is provided by Upstate International, a 501(c)3 founded in 1998 that has been empowering people and businesses of all nations to thrive in the Upstate by connecting them through programs, events, and initiatives that foster the dynamic exchange of international cultures and ideas for 25 years.
