Saturday Forum | Understanding the Roots of the Arab-Isreal Conflict
Sponsored by the SFU Seniors Program and SFU Seniors Lifelong Learner's Society
When it comes to the central conflict in the Middle East, the crisis of Israel and Palestine, the news can be convoluted, confusing and downright frustrating. The reason for this is largely because media coverage tends to focus solely on contemporary events and issues, most of the time completely eschewing historical context. As with most phenomena, an understanding of the past is essential in comprehending the present. In the case of Israel-Palestine — a conflict deeply rooted in modern history — this truth is even more profound. This seminar will seek to touch on and explore some of the more salient aspects of the last one hundred years in an effort to deepen our understanding of what is perhaps the most seminal conflict of our time.
Debbie Vanden Dungen has an MA degree in Modern Middle Eastern History and specializes in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.