‘Speaking to each other is the best way of building bridges’
After publishing opposing opinion articles on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, professor and student start friendship
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How Many Elections Can Israel Handle?
Challenges Facing Israel’s Democracy”
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Keynote: “The November 2022 Elections and the Future of Israeli Democracy”
Aluf Benn, Editor-in-Chief, Haaretz
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AU's Center for Israel Studies (CIS) is a nationally known pioneer and leader in the growing academic field of Israel Studies. Our approach is multi-disciplinary, going beyond the Arab-Israeli conflict to study modern Israel's history, vibrant society, culture, multiethnic democracy, and complex geopolitical challenges. The center sponsors frequent public programs, including conferences, discussions, lecture series, performances and exhibits, in addition to the Minor in Israel Studies.
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