Mar 22, 2011
Speaker: Prof. Fred Lazin, Professor of
Local Government at Ben Gurion University of the Negev and the
Visiting Professor of Israel Studies at American
University
Location: B'nai Israel Congregation; Rockville,
MD
This session explored the major conflicts that ignite passions in
the Middle East, only one of which is the Israel-Palestinian
conflict. Others include the interests of the great powers for
influence and hegemony, conflicts both within and between the major
religions, and issues of national identity and pride.
Also co-sponsored by American Associates Ben-Gurion University of the Negev