PO 356 - Israel Palestine Conflict

Min Units: 3
Max Units: 3
The course focuses on the historical origins, key narratives, political dynamics, and most contentious issues involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict. How did this conflict begin? Why has it proved so intractable? What prospects are there for peace? To answer these questions the course examines the social, political, economic, cultural, psychological, and military aspects of the conflict. The core issues are analyzed from a variety of different perspectives, including the positions of important political, military, and religious actors, women, youth, civil society organizations, peace movements, and external actors. (U) Occasionally
Prerequisite(s): One PO course or permission of instructor