Today we have two prominent speakers on campus. They will be holding a discussion on the possible consequences of Palestine's bid for statehood at the UN.
At 7:30, the program will be streamed live at http://wkar.org/live/ivs/.
More info, stolen from the flyer:
“Israeli-Palestinian Peace Prospects: What Comes Next?”
WHY: The current situation between the State of Israel and the Palestinian Authority is difficult and complicated. Many (including the Obama administration) believe that the next step should be the resumption of direct negotiations between the two parties. Others pin their hopes on a plan by the Palestinian representatives to seek a unilateral declaration of statehood in the United Nations beginning September 20 -- a move controversial even among advocates of a two-state solution as counterproductive and damaging of the prospects for real peace.
WHAT: The “Real Partners. Real Peace” coalition is leading an initiative to bring to campuses across the country informed views on the situation. These forums will feature two experienced observers and participants in Israeli/Palestinian negotiations exploring the implications and consequences of seeking a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state at the UN.
David Makovsky is the Ziegler distinguished fellow and director of The Washington Institute's Project on the Middle East Peace Process. He is co-author with Dennis Ross of Myths, Illusions, and Peace: Finding a New Direction for America in the Middle East.
Ghaith al-Omari is Executive Director at the American Task Force on Palestine (ATFP). Prior to that, he served within the Palestinian Authority as Director of the International Relations Dept in the Office of the President, and as advisor to former Prime Minister Mahmoud Abbas.
In addition to the evening event, I get to have lunch with them and attend a smaller lecture at 3.
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