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7 May 2013
In this personal memoir, Olson recounts her life as a journalist in Palestine-encompassing not only the political tension that disrupts the region, but its historical richness, culture and the day-to-day existence of its civilians.
2 May 2013
In his talk, "Statelessness: The Core of the Palestinian Issue", Dr. Juan Cole argues that the core of the issue is the statelessness of the Palestinians and that all the other problems stem from this condition. He explores the meaning of statelessness for human and civil rights, property rights, and standing in negotiations, as well as with regard to international regimes of law and diplomacy.
15 April 2013
Studying how journalists work in Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Ramallah, and Nablus, and on the tense roads that connect these cities, Amahl Bishara demonstrates how the production of U.S. news about Palestinians depends on multifaceted collaborations, typically invisible to Western readers. She focuses on the work that Palestinian journalists do behind the scenes and below the bylines.
10 April 2013
This lecture focuses on Totah’s contributions to Palestinian education during his years at as the headmaster of the elite Men’s Teacher Training College (Kuliyah al-Arabiyya) in Jerusalem and his long tenure as Principal of the widely popular Friends Quaker schools in Ramallah.
4 February 2013
Iyad Burnat tells the stories of Bil’in in the occupied West Bank and discusses strategies for nonviolent popular resistance with a goal of peace and prosperity for all people. His presentation is accompanied by photos and video clips, many of which are in the Oscar nominated film "5 Broken Cameras" by his brother Emad Burnat.
29 January 2013
Parliamentary elections in Israel are scheduled for 22 January and are expected to bring forward a pro-settlement government that is more right-wing than the current government. What implications does this have on U.S.-Israel relations? What will this mean for Israeli policy toward Palestinians and Palestinian territory? How will this new political reality effect diplomatic efforts for progress?
9 November 2012
"U.S. Policy After the Election: A Reason for Change?" with Mr. Hrair Balian, Mr. Mark Perry, and Ms. Helena Cobban. Moderated by Dr. Eid Mustafa.
9 November 2012
"Taking Stock in the Arab Uprisings: Where are we headed?" with Dr. Nathan Brown, Mr. Adel Iskandar, and Dr. Kristin Diwan. Moderated by Mr. Yousef Munayyer.
9 November 2012
"Panel III - Public Discourse on Palestine: Reasons for Optimism?" with Mr. Samer Badawi, Dr. Will Youmans and Mr. Yousef Munayyer. Moderated by Mr. Omar Fayez, esq.
9 November 2012
"Palestinian Strategy: Reform, Representation, and a New Framework" with Ms. Noura Erakat, Mr. Khaled Elgindy, and Ms. Leila Hilal. Moderated by Dr. Subhi Ali.
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