Public Health in Context

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These special educational events give insight into today's political and social crises through a public health lens.  

Previous Events

The Israel-Hamas War: Implications and Issues

November 8, 2024 

David and Ghaith are experts in Arab-Israeli relations. They discussed how we've arrived at this point, the ongoing, complex situation in the Israel-Hamas war, and the implications of the situation in the Middle East. They spoke about the importance of finding a pragmatic, realistic approach to managing and resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. 

David Makovsky
Ziegler distinguished fellow at The Washington Institute and director of the Project on Arab-Israel Relations 
Adjunct professor in Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Columbia College grad ('82) 

Ghaith al-Omari
Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Senior Fellow 
Irwin Levy Family Program on the U.S.-Israel Strategic Relationship  
Former Executive Director of the American Task Force on Palestine

 

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