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The Arab-Israeli Conflict in Global Perspective

Two maps of Palestine. One Ottoman map, the other from 1950 Israeli

The contention of this course is that we cannot understand the history of the current conflict in Palestine/Israel in terms of the region, religion or political ideology alone. Rather to understand this long conflict demands a global context. This course introduces students to several intersecting histories, primarily but not exclusively those of the Jews of Europe and the Muslims and Christians of Ottoman Palestine, provinces where ancient sites and cities of pilgrimage for three world religions are found. Over the semester, the class will be introduced to some of the principle actors, conditions, and events, as well as the global dynamics (such as the Cold War) that have frustrated peaceful resolution and the implementation of international law. In addition to studying the social dynamics of war and resistance, the course will introduce students to the cultural contributions of Palestinian and Israeli writers, musicians and film makers.  

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Kingston ON K7L 3N6
Canada

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