Recent Media

Controlling the Narrative: The Struggle over Journalism in Israel

On March 3rd, journalist, radio broadcaster, and former Chairperson of the Journalists' Association in Israel, Nurit Canetti, discussed the challenges facing Israeli journalism and the fight for its survival in light of what appears to be a coordinated effort by the government to severely harm the free press.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

Shaming During War: Israeli Public Response to Diaspora Criticism

Dr. Yehonatan Abramson discusses his and Dr. Anil Menon's research into whether foreign criticism during war affects public support for change in war-related policies.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

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Challenges to Democracy and the Struggle over Israel's Soul

Rami Hod, the Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Distinguished Fellow at the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center, analyzes the current challenges facing Israel's democracy, including the critical role of education in shaping democratic values.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

Carbon Politics, American Power, and the Almighty Dollar

Mark Blyth, William R. Rhodes '57 Prof International Economics & Acting Director, Climate Solutions Lab

Burkle Center for International Relations

Global Civil Society and China: Challenges and Prospects

In this talk, Anthony Spires (The University of Melbourne) presents on the unstable relationship between Global Civil Society (GCS) and China, analyzing the normative impacts GCS has had on China in recent decades and the possibilities created by Beijing's new “going out” policies for Chinese civil society groups.

Global Chinese Philanthropy Initiative

Anti-Zionism and Antisemitism in Modern Iran

This event is the first in a series organized in coordination with the Tel Aviv University's Alliance Center for Iranian Studies (TAU) on the relationship between Israel and Iran.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

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Under the Nuclear Shadow: China's Information-Age Weapons in International Security

Fiona Cunningham, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania

Burkle Center for International Relations

Is Israeli–Palestinian Peace Possible in the Foreseeable Future?

What prospect, if any, is there for peace between Israel and the Palestinians? In this lecture at UCLA, veteran Israeli politician and peace negotiator Dr. Yossi Beilin discussed whether a peaceful resolution to the century-old conflict is possible in the near future, especially after the horrific Hamas-led attack on October 7 and the ensuing war in Gaza.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

Music in Israel after October 7th

This event is the first in a series of lectures on music in Israel. On January 30th, Dr. Naomi Cohn Zentner, Assistant Professor at Bar Ilan University's Music Department, discussed the important role music has played in Israeli society after October 7th.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

The Gaza Ceasefire: An Assessment

Dr. Dalia Dassa Kaye, Burkle Center Senior Fellow and Prof. Dov Waxman, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation Chair of Israel Studies and Professor of Political Science, UCLA

Burkle Center for International Relations

Two Communities, One City: Jewish-Muslim Relations in Tétouan, Morocco (1492-1948)

In this webinar, Omar Lamghibchi examines the complex dynamics of Jewish-Muslim relations in Tétouan, Morocco, often referred to by Jews as "the small Jerusalem," from the late 15th century to the mid-20th century.