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The Year of Discussion
A controversial conference sparks a year-long campus debate about the Middle East, free speech and the role of the university
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Students Learn About the Diversity of Local Islamic Life
Service-learning class connects students to the local Islamic community
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Student Film Chronicles Young Israelis Preparing for Military Service
"I was there shooting with my video camera, and they we’re talking about
learning how to shoot with their guns."
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‘Borders’ Are Key to Middle East Peace, Says Israeli Activist
Michel Warschawski tells Duke audience to break down cultural boundaries while building up political ones
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Jordanian Ambassador Speaks to Technology Conference
"We have to do everything we can to help Iraq," Karim Kawar tells students, faculty and other conference attendees
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Harvard’s Dershowitz Criticizes "Anti-Israel Zealots" on College Campuses
Praises Duke’s handling of PSM conference as "a model" for other schools
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Israeli Ambassador Discusses Prospects for Middle East Peace
At law school talk, Ayalon says peace is a ‘moral obligation’ for Israel
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Palestinian Pollster Sees New Hope, Daunting Obstacles
Palestinians more optimistic about peace, but situation could worsen if negotiations fail
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Building Bridges Between Jews and Muslims
Pearl, Ahmed bring their quest for peace to Duke
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Refusing Military Service in Israel
Israeli youths discuss conscientious objector movement
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Leading Middle East Peace Negotiator Sees Reasons for Hope
Dennis Ross says American involvement is important to make negotiations a success
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Leading Palestinian Political Analyst to Speak on Peace Prospects
On March 1, Khalil Shikaki will discuss what the polls show Palestinians are thinking
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Leading Middle East Peace Negotiator Speaking at Duke
Ross will speak on "The Battle for Peace in the Middle East" Feb. 17 at the Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy
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Supporting Human Rights in a Time of Violence
Amnesty International speaker says both sides in conflict must respect international human rights standards
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The Art of Islamic Calligraphy
Exhibit shows how calligraphy has played an important role in Islamic culture
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January - February: Arabic calligraphy exhibit at the Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
January - April: Film series: "Through Palestinian Eyes: An Exploration into Palestinian Representations of Self"
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Film Festival Explores Palestinian Representations of Self
The festival begins Jan. 24 and continues through April 18, with films shown on the Duke and UNC-Chapel Hill campuses.
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"Last Chance" for Peace, Israeli Professor Says
Naomi Chazan, a former member of Israel’s parliament, urged Americans to pressure the government to make peace in Israeli-Palestinian peace a top priority |
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Symposium Explores Muslim and Secular Ethics
The event is part of a broader effort of Duke’s Center for the Study of Muslim Networks to strengthen the Muslim intellectual community |
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Professors Offer Wide-Ranging Views on Future of Middle East Conflict
A panel discussion covers such topics as divestment and ways to achieve lasting peace |
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Students to Travel to Israel ‘Seeking the Peace of Jerusalem’
The group of Christian students plans to visit holy sites, practicing ‘faithful listening’ amid the Middle East Conflict |
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Speaker Urges Boycott of Israel
Tel Aviv University professor Tanya Reinhart condemns Palestinian terrorism, supports non-violent resistance to “classical conflict” over land and resources |
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Diplomacy Displayed in Ambassador’s Address
In an address to more than 100 people at the Sanford Institute, Ambassador David C. Litt touched on well-known themes of American diplomacy |
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Fuqua Students Sponsor Diversity Discussion
MBA Association plans to sponsor additional events to foster openness |
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Ethics and Terrorism Focus of Panel Discussion
One panelist, religion professor Ebrahim Moosa, stressed the importance of examining the historical and cultural contexts that frame the understanding of terrorism |
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House Course Illuminates Complexities of Israel-Palestine Conflict
Student-led discussions provide information, perspective on controversial Palestine Solidarity Movement conference
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Students Address Anti-Semitism Through History Lesson
Forum at the Freeman Center offers examples of disparaging rhetoric, aims to encourage intercultural exchange on campus
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Bauer Speaks on U.S. Foreign Policy
Former presidential candidate discusses combating anti-Semitism at home and abroad |
