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Hizbullah: Political Party or Terrorist Organization?
Yale scholar says Lebanese organization is in the process of joining the political mainstream
Posted: 4/29/2005
The Rise of Islamic Extremism in Central Asia
Former Uzbek Ambassador to Iran and Afghanistan reviews the development of Muslim groups in his region as Soviet power faded and Saudi and Iranian influence grew.
Posted: 4/28/2005
Four Years under the Spell of the Superpower Myth?
Nancy Soderberg talks about her new book on unilateralism in U.S. foreign policy under the Bush administration.
Posted: 4/25/2005
What the U.S. Needs to Do to Move an Arab-Israeli Peace Forward
Steven Spiegel criticizes the Bush administration for pursuing global goals in the Middle East while failing to address the specific issues that leave the region in crisis. He proposes a strategy for disengagement between the Palestinians and Israelis.
Posted: 4/6/2005
Electoral Democracy Has Yet to Shake Mexico's Corrupt Bureaucracy
Alejandro Gertz Manero, Vicente Fox's former National Secretary of Security, points to the dramatic rise in drug use and crime in his country as proof that the reforms have gone only half way.
Posted: 3/16/2005
Israel and the Palestinians: Is Peace at Hand?
Israeli Minister Matan Vilnai on Israeli security and negotiations with the Palestinians.
Posted: 3/15/2005
Learning from past mistakes
UCLA student writes thesis on Spain's transit security
Posted: 3/14/2005
Larry Diamond on What Went Wrong in Iraq and Prospects for Democracy and Stability
Former senior advisor to L. Paul Bremer looks at the players in Iraq's new political lineup, strategies for defusing the insurgency, and some of the serious mistakes the U.S. has made and continues to make.
Posted: 2/7/2005
Arafat's Legacy and the 2005 Palestinian Election
Kenneth W. Stein (Emory University) puts the recent Palestinian election in perspective
Posted: 2/3/2005
The African Studies Center Screens Hotel Rwanda
UCLA AFC screens major motion picture "Hotel Rwanda" and hosts actor Don Cheadle, director Terry George and Paul Rusesabagina, whose heroism during the Rwanda genocide is the basis of the film.
Posted: 12/1/2004
The War on Terror: An Uphill Battle for Global Support
Is terrorism an important issue beyond the borders of the United States?
Posted: 11/8/2004
"Greater Chinese Union" - A Political Solution to the Impasse in the Taiwan Strait?
Linda Jakobson explores possibilities for peaceful reconciliation
Posted: 11/2/2004
Are the Jihadists Losing the War? Gilles Kepel Thinks So
French Arabist Kepel discusses his new book, "The War for Muslim Minds."
Posted: 10/5/2004
ASEAN and Terrorism in Southeast Asia
Some Islamic extremists envision a new pan-Islamic state in Southeast Asia, Chinese scholar tells UCLA audience.
Posted: 5/20/2004
Straight Talk from General Anthony Zinni
General Anthony Zinni, former commander of Middle East Central Command, says the Iraq war was "a big mistake" and there was no plan for the reconstruction.
Posted: 5/14/2004
Preparing Europe in the Twenty-first Century: United by Terrorism, Divided by History
Michael Naumann, publisher of Die Zeit, discusses European reactions to the war on terrorism.
Posted: 4/26/2004
Teaching Militarists How to Cover Their Tracks
Harvard legal scholar David Kennedy discusses his recent book, The Dark Sides of Virtue: Reassessing International Humanitarianism.
Posted: 4/14/2004
Suicide Terrorism: Theory and Practice
Mia Bloom warns that heavy handed approaches to combating terrorism can backfire
Posted: 3/31/2004
Acting Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Surveys the Continent
Charles Snyder brings his forty years of work in Africa to bear in a candid view of the continent's leaders, hot spots, and causes for optimism.
Posted: 12/3/2003
Bruce Herschensohn, Mel Levine, Debate Effectiveness of Bush Policy in War on Terror, Role of UN
Conservative author, television commentator exchanges views with liberal attorney and former congressman.
Posted: 10/31/2003
Nusseibeh-Ayalon Get 153,000 Signatures on Petition for Peace
Ami Ayalon, former head of Shin Bet, and Sari Nusseibeh, President of Al Quds University, tell UCLA audience about their campaign.
Posted: 10/24/2003
Shimon Peres at UCLA Meeting Calls for Negotiating with Existing Palestinian Leadership
Former Israeli prime minister calls for negotiating with the Palestinians "as they are."
Posted: 10/24/2003
Storm Clouds over a New American Century?
International Institute Vice Provost comments in the South China Morning Post on America's current place in the world.
Posted: 10/2/2003
Dalia Rabin-Pelossof Speaks on Oslo Ten Years Later
Yitzhak Rabin's daughter examines the Rabin legacy in today's Middle East.
Posted: 9/18/2003
Kazakhstan Journalists Gather Information on War Against Terrorism
Visitors discuss Central Asian Islamic groups with long-time security specialist Michael Intriligator.
Posted: 8/19/2003
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