International Studies Lectures

Israel's war in Gaza following the October 7 attack by Hamas has produced a humanitarian catastrophe with no end in sight, with conflict escalating into Lebanon and reverberating across the broader Middle East. Is it too late for a two state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Can a broader regional war still be averted?  How did U.S. policies in the Middle East fail to prevent these disasters, and what can the new administration do to help create a more stable, peaceful and justice region?