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Courses - Spring 2024
ISRL
Israel Studies
ISRL350
The End of the Israel-Arab Conflict??
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
GenEd: DSHS
Violence between Jews/Israelis and Arabs/Palestinians on both an inter-communal and inter-state level has been pervasive in the Holy Land for over a century. However, in the past few years, Israel has signed treaties with several Arab countries and more are likely in the near future. Is the larger Israel-Arab conflict ended, or nearly so? This course will examine the last 30 years to understand what has changed about these conflicts and what remains, and then explore different scenarios as to how peace may be possible and what it might look like.
Obviously, everything connected with relations between Israel and Arab countries has been thrown into the air by the October 7 attack on Israel and Israel's subsequent assault on Gaza. While this course will still focus on the recent history and possible scenarios for peace, it will of course take into account the course and effects of the current war. Students are invited to bring their opinions and be ready to discuss them.