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The “Gaza Doctor” Abuelaish: Feminism Will Deliver Peace to the Middle East
On April 18, 2013, the Y&S Nazarian Center for Israel Studies hosted Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, acclaimed physician, author and humanitarian, in a public talk entitled “Perspectives on Peace, Health & Hope: A Gaza Doctor's Journey from Personal Tragedy to a Search for Peace and Human Dignity”.
Posted: 5/2/2013
Introducing young students to Arabic, Persian and Turkish
The UCLA Center for Near Eastern Studies is launching the “Listen to Learn” website to introduce American students to critical Middle Eastern languages.
Posted: 4/19/2013
U.S. drone signature strikes: An often illegal “killing machine”
Legal scholar Kevin Jon Heller examines the legal and evidentiary justifications for U.S. "signature" strikes—drone attacks that target unknown individuals based on a behavioral pattern—and finds that both frequently fail to meet the requirements of international humanitarian law.
Posted: 4/11/2013
The post-Fukushima world: Interconnected and fragile
Dr. Kiyoshi Kurokawa, former Chairman of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission (2011–2012), and Professor Hitoshi Abe, Director of the UCLA Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies, addressed different aspects of the post-Fukushima world in a symposium on March 22, 2013.
Posted: 3/27/2013
UCLA's popularity continues to grow among international students
UCLA's reputation as a top university for international students has been recognized once again with the release of Open Doors, an annual round-up published by the Institute of International Education, the leading not-for-profit educational and cultural exchange organization in the United States.
Posted: 11/16/2012
Obama’s second term may mean stronger hand in foreign policy: Daily Bruin Op-Ed by Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala
As in domestic policy, of course, the president does not hold all the foreign policy cards. But areas such as these are largely in the hands of the president, and we can expect Obama, having completed his last electoral campaign, to be more active, more engaged and perhaps more daring in the four years to come.
Posted: 11/8/2012
James Gelvin to Participate in Istanbul World Forum
Professor James Gelvin has been invited to the First Istanbul World Forum.
Posted: 10/10/2012
The Obamians - a conversation with best-selling author James Mann about his new book
A conversation with James Mann, author of New York Times bestsellers "The Rise of the Vulcans" and "The Rebellion of Ronald Reagan," and Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala about the acclaimed author's new book, "The Obamians."
Posted: 10/8/2012
Chancellor Gene Block: A promising year ahead of us
Welcome to 2012–13 at UCLA!
Posted: 9/27/2012
Burkle Center Director Kal Raustiala discusses Julian Assange's asylum with The New Republic
Breaking the international agreement of the Vienna Convention could have implications that reach beyond London and Assange.
Posted: 8/16/2012
Walking the walk, talking the talk
UCLA Center for World Languages director is a leader in heritage-language teaching and learning
Posted: 6/18/2012
2012 UCLA International Institute Commencement Address
Ambassador Craig Kelly, a three-time UCLA graduate, returned to Westwood on June 16 to share his wisdom and insight with the Class of 2012. Kelly retired in 2010 after a 25-year career with the U.S. Department of State.
Posted: 6/16/2012
Learning to resolve conflict is important in all facets of life
Alexandra Lieben brings her real-world experience as a mediator into her role as a teacher, mentor and Burkle Center deputy director
Posted: 6/4/2012
CERC-LA awarded EcoPartnership by U.S. Department of State
UCLA's Clean Energy Research Center - Los Angeles (CERC-LA) is awarded a U.S.-China EcoPartnership by U.S. Department of State. May 3, 2012
Posted: 5/29/2012
The Great Recession and Its Aftermath: A Global Overview - a talk by Jeffry Frieden, Harvard University
A talk by Jeffry Frieden, Stanfield Professor of International Peace at Harvard University’s Department of Government.
Posted: 5/29/2012
Rebellion and Repression on the Arabian Peninsula
Tariq Ali, editor, New Left Review
Posted: 5/14/2012
Former supermodel screens debut documentary at UCLA
Maternal mortality is brought to light through film, upcoming talk
Posted: 5/10/2012
Former supermodel screens debut documentary at UCLA
Maternal mortality is brought to light through film, upcoming talk
Posted: 5/10/2012
Living History with Professor James L. Gelvin
Gelvin is the author of the recently released book "The Arab Uprisings: What Everyone Needs to Know"
Posted: 5/9/2012
Janet Napolitano, US Secretary of Homeland Security
A lecture by Janet Napolitano, US Secretary of Homeland Security and the former governor of Arizona.
Posted: 4/24/2012
Calling all future diplomats!
UCLA International Institute offers new Model UN summer program for high school students
Posted: 4/23/2012
Homeland Security chief speaks about challenges facing U.S., global cooperation
Janet Napolitano stops at UCLA to discuss national homeland security issues
Posted: 4/17/2012
Taking language to a new level
High School Summer Language Program offers new online alphabet modules for heritage language learners
Posted: 3/28/2012
African Women in War Zones: A Feminist Perspective
Dr. Amina Mama, University of California, Davis
Posted: 3/22/2012
The Generation gives students a voice
New online journal provides news and views related to international topics and issues
Posted: 3/22/2012
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