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Meltzer Schwartzberg Center for Israel Studies
In 1998, Shimon Peres inaugurated the first center for Israel Studies in the country at American University. The center sponsors frequent public programs, including conferences, discussions, lecture series, performances and exhibits, in addition to the Minor in Israel Studies.
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CIS Fall Events
- Upcoming:
A Future Path for Jews and Arabs in Israel One Year after October 7
with Ilan Troen and Mohammad Darawshe
- Recent events:
Israel at 100: Scenarios for the Future of Israel in 2048Ìý - Antisemitism: A Political TraditionÌý with
Ìý - See more past events on the and Israeli Writers series of webinars or the September 2023 conference, A Nation Torn: Recognizing the Gaps & Building Bridges in Israel’s Society.
Research
Guy Ziv Book Talk: Netanyahu vs The Generals
On March 20, 2024 AU Professor Guy Ziv discussed his recent book Netanyahu vs The Generals: The Battle for Israel’s Future.
Read more about the book and Professor Ziv's research here.
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- We invite AU students to learn more about us in the website, attend events, orÌýMinor in Israel Studies.
- We invite the public to be a part of the growth of our center by attending our programs and offering your support. Your commitment and generosity will ensure that CIS will continue to serve as a model throughout the nation in this growing field.
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Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023, American University’s Center for Israel Studies (CIS) is one of the nation’s premier educational centers for nurturing and catalyzing Israel Studies. CIS's multidisciplinary approach goes beyond the Arab-Israeli conflict to study modern Israel’s history, vibrant society, culture, multiethnic democracy, and complex geopolitical issues. Using AU’s expertise in global education and its central location in Washington, DC, the Center serves as a national and international hub for building bridges and highlighting the diverse achievements and challenges across Israel.Ìý