Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies
This list of articles and media interviews featuring Nazarian Center scholars has been compiled as a resource for understanding the Israel–Hamas War.
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Global Chinese Philanthropy Research and Training Program
The UCLA International Institute and its 25 centers and programs run a busy public events programs that spans lectures, symposia, panel discussions, book talks, conferences and artistic events. These events are frequently recorded and made available to the public, both on the institute website, individual center/program YouTube channels and Facebook pages. To date, we have published 812 podcasts and over 226 videos.
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This session discussed the options around the interrelated humanitarian, security, governance, reconstruction, and diplomatic questions surrounding the Gaza war, and how the key actors can build the coordination and cooperation necessary for addressing immediate-term needs grounded in longer-term objectives for a just and sustainable resolution to the conflict.
A discussion on the options around the interrelated humanitarian, security, governance, reconstruction, and diplomatic questions surrounding the Gaza war, and how the key actors can build the coordination and cooperation necessary for addressing immediate-term needs grounded in longer-term objectives for a just and sustainable resolution to the conflict.
Steven Pinker, Award-winning Author and Experimental Psychologist, Harvard University
On April 15, 2023, the war broke out in Sudan between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) — led by the generals who, together, staged a coup against the civilian-led transitional government and effectively cut Sudan's journey towards democracy. Join us to learn the latest on the state of the war in Sudan, the country's humanitarian situation, and the international community's efforts to stop the war.
Huafang Li (University of Pittsburgh) provides an analysis of a dataset of Chinese foundations to explore the receptivity of the Chinese government and Chinese citizens to foreign donations to domestic non-profit organizations
Recording of a lecture by Semiha Topal
Nataliya Gumenyuk, Ukrainian journalist, on how to reunite truth with justice amidst war against Ukraine.
On Wednesday, May 22nd, Professor Orit Avishai from Fordham University discussed her new book, which offers a compelling look at how Orthodox Jewish LGBT persons in Israel became more accepted in their communities.
In this episode, posted on Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day), Professor Dov Waxman and Professor Avinoam Patt from NYU discuss the relationship between Israel and the Holocaust, the ways that Israel's commemoration of the Holocaust has changed, as well as when and how Yom HaShoah was established. Recorded on May 3, 2024.
Exploring the roles women play during times of conflict in the MENA region, from frontline activism to behind-the-scenes peacemaking.
The Hamas surprise attack on Israel last October 7 and Israel's subsequent military response have caused enormous upheaval and tragedy in the region. Hamas acted in part to stop ongoing US-brokered negotiations for Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel in exchange for American defense guarantees and Israeli commitments toward Palestinian statehood. Now, more than six months later, a veteran Israeli journalist and a prominent young Palestinian leader will engage in a frank discussion regarding the eventual post-war future.
Iran's unprecedented and massive drone and missile attack last weekend against Israel has prompted grave concerns about a potential Israeli response and the possibility of all-out war. CMED Director, Professor Steven Spiegel meets with Matthew McInnis, senior fellow at the Institute for the Study of War, and Robin Wright, senior fellow at the US Institute of Peace and the Woodrow Wilson Center. Discussion will be followed by audience Q&A.
The ongoing war between Hamas and Israel has escalated the humanitarian crisis and political instability in the Middle East, especially in Yemen, where a civil war has been raging since 2014. How can the international community help end the violence and support a political solution in Yemen? What are the challenges and opportunities for dialogue and reconciliation among the Yemeni factions and the regional powers? How can the humanitarian situation be improved, and the human rights of the Yemeni people be protected?
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Friday, May 31, 202410:30 AM
Nataliya Gumenyuk, Ukrainian journalist, on how to reunite truth with justice amidst war against Ukraine. Read More
Tuesday, May 28, 20244:00 PM