Photo Analysis: The Departure of Jews from Yemen
This piece uses photo analysis to examine the history of Israel's Operation Magic Carpet and the hardships faced by Yemeni Jews.
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Student Israelity
Everything Student-Designed, Everything Student-Written, Everything Israel
A project of American University's Center for Israel Studies
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- Oct 11, 2021
- 15 min
Israel-Palestine and Student Identity
Evan DeWitt explores the discourses framing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at AU. Check back soon for more of his original research!
- May 7, 2021
- 9 min
A Collective Identity: How the Civilian-Military Has Continued to Shape Israel’s State Formation
Lindsay Schawelson discusses Israeli collective identity and civilian participation in the IDF.
- May 5, 2021
- 17 min
Arab Political Integration in Israel: How Far Has It Come?
Jacob Lewis explores how much progress Israel is really making toward full Arab political integration.
- Apr 21, 2021
- 7 min
Israeli Lithuanian Relations
David Yao explores how legacies of the Holocaust play out in today's complex relationship between Israel and Lithuania.
- Apr 7, 2021
- 6 min
Norway-Israel Relations: Friends… For the Most Part
Jacob Lewis explores the mostly friendly but sometimes contentious relationship between Norway and Israel.
- Mar 22, 2021
- 7 min
Arab Political Parties in Israel Today: Where Do They Fit In?
Jacob Lewis discusses the fragmentation of Arab political power in the Knesset.
- Nov 12, 2020
- 6 min
Regional Interests and the Impact of Individuals in the 1950s Middle East
Jacob Lewis examines the factors that played into the Middle East arms race of the 1950s.
- Sep 9, 2020
- 6 min
Netanyahu and Populism
Prime Minister Netanyahu often employs populist rhetoric and tactics. What does that mean for the state of Israel now and in the future?
- May 14, 2020
- 10 min
Integration of Former Soviet Union Immigrants Into Israeli Society
There are over a million Former Soviet Union immigrants in Israel. How have they impacted Israel and what does the future hold for them?
- May 11, 2020
- 13 min
Evolution of the Political Participation and Representation of the Israeli Mizrahim
The Mizrahim, or Jews from the Middle East/North Africa, have had a complicated political evolution in Israel. A synopsis of their story.
- Mar 8, 2020
- 5 min
Zionism and the Jewish People
Why did Zionism emerge in the Jewish community? What has it meant for Jews worldwide since then?
- May 3, 2019
- 10 min
Changes in Religiosity in the American Jewish Community and the rising of Left Wing Israel Groups
Research Paper by Mady Frischer Intro The U.S.-Israel relationship is not quite like any other relationship in the world. Pro-Israel...
- Apr 29, 2019
- 8 min
Peace through Business Practicum and Entrepreneurship in Israel
Research Paper by Jessica Horst Since establishment in 1948, Israel has been a popular conversation piece for its debated historical...
- Apr 22, 2019
- 17 min
Why Invest? Motivations for Americans Investing in Israeli Companies
Research Paper by Sarah Selcer Abstract In this paper I will discuss why Americans in the DMV area choose to invest in Israel. Through...
- Feb 22, 2019
- 4 min
The Conflict, Israeli Occupation & IDF
Op-Ed by Rachel Black This piece originated on Rachel's personal blog, Contemporary Conversations, on December 4, 2018. In my previous...
- Jan 25, 2019
- 5 min
SodaStream Protest: The Negative Impacts of the BDS Movement on the Palestinian Territories
Op-Ed by Mady Frischer Introduction In 2014, Scarlett Johansson found herself under extreme scrutiny after starring in a Superbowl ad, as...
- Apr 27, 2018
- 12 min
The Next Hezbollah-Israeli War
Research Paper by Seth Francis In recent months tensions have escalated between Israel, Lebanon and the Axis of Resistance (Iran, Syria,...
- Nov 17, 2017
- 12 min
Final Borders in an Israeli-Palestinian Peace Agreement
Research Paper by Gabrielle Burack At the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is the dispute over land and borders. The geography...
- Nov 3, 2017
- 7 min
The Deterioration of Quality of Life in the Palestinian Territories
Research Paper by Jacob Kagon Extreme poverty, disease, and war have turned the holy land region, known as Palestine, into one of the...
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