Why has the Israeli-Palestinian conflict remained so intractable for over a century, and why does it continue to command such intense global attention? This course explores the conflict’s historical roots, political transformations, and shifting dynamics—tracing how competing national movements, structural inequalities, lived experiences, and international interventions have shaped its trajectory. Through historical documents, scholarly debates, and current events, students will consider why the conflict endures, why it still resonates globally, and what possibilities remain for its resolution. The course emphasizes critical engagement and rigorous analysis, encouraging students to question dominant narratives and assess evidence from competing perspectives.
Summer 2025 Full-term
Meeting:
to be arranged / * *
SLN:
13055
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
Yoav H. Duman
ASYNCHRONOUS
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POL S MAJORS: COUNTS FOR FIELD B,
COMPARATIVE POLITICS **OR** FIELD
C, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
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POLITICAL ECONOMY OPTION ADVANCED
COURSE
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INTERNATIONAL SECURITY OPTION
ELECTIVE COURSE
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):
Catalog Description:
Explores development of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from inception to the present. Examines competing ideologies, political and social institutions, and forces that shaped the conflict. Critically examines state, nation and institution building; identity formation; domestic sources of foreign policy; political mobilization; economic development; human rights; and potential pathways to resolution.
Department Requirements Met:
International Relations Field
Political Economy Option
International Security Option
GE Requirements Met:
Diversity (DIV)
Social Sciences (SSc)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
April 25, 2025 - 10:34 am