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U.S. War in Laos – How Communities Sustain Life Today
The “Secret War” in Laos lives on in the war metals that are transformed into commodities and in the soil that withstood nine years of bombing.
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Israel In Depth podcast debuts
The Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies at UCLA is pleased to announce the launch of Israel In Depth, a new podcast series presented by Professor Dov Waxman, Director of the Nazarian Center for Israel Studies, focused on all things Israel.
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UCLA Response to COVID-19
UCLA has published several bulletins and links to a range of diverse resources on the new coronavirus.
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Renewing Ifugao history and cultural heritage through visual storytelling
A new animated film about a village in Ifugao, Philippines brings together many institutions and local organizations in an effort to invigorate highland archaeology and community engagement.
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Israel's President Reuven Rivlin visits campus, honored with UCLA Israel Studies Award
Israel's President Reuven Rivlin received the UCLA Israel Studies Award in a ceremony held Feb. 18, 2020. Award in recognition of Rivlin's leadership promoting tolerance, equality and civility.
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You're Invited: Washington, D.C. Event Honoring Ralph J. Bunche as a Hero of U.S. Diplomacy
Featuring a panel discussion with the Burkle Center's Kal Raustiala, Ralph Bunche III, and Ravi Perry of Howard University in Washinton, D.C. on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
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UCLA coronavirus symposium: Video
The 2/10 event was cosponsored by the Center for Chinese Studies and Fielding School of Public Health.
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New Y&S Nazarian Center director takes on the tough issues
“Not only should the Nazarian Center for Israel Studies be a world-class center of excellence for scholarship on Israel, but also one known for its ability to bring different sides together,” remarks Dov Waxman.
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George Packer speaks on the life of diplomat Richard Holbrooke
Packer, a 2013 National Book Award winner, recently spoke at the Burkle Center about his new book, “Our Man: Richard Holbrooke and the End of the American Century.”
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UCLA and Africa
UCLA faculty and researchers are collaborating with African partners throughout Sub-Saharan Africa to address complex challenges. Our own African Studies Center is focused on two major projects: the “Africa's Readiness for Climate Change Forum” and “Refugee Worlds, Refugee Lives."
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Global studies alumna wins Marshall Scholarship
Leia Yen (UCLA 2019/ global studies minor) is the first Bruin to win the award in nine years.
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Uncertainties, miscalculations could easily push U.S.-Iran confrontation into military conflict
The U.S.-Iranian crisis is not over and will likely continue by means other than direct military confrontation, said Daria Dassa Kaye and Dov Waxman at a recent Burkle Center event. However, conditions in the region could inadvertently cause the crisis to spin out of control.
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Alain Mabanckou named on 2019 list of 100 most influential Africans
A renowned novelist, poet and professor, Mabanckou is recognized for his contributions to the global literary scene.
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Professor Dov Waxman gives debut lecture, "The Religionization of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict"
Professor Dov Waxman's debut lecture January 15th explored the growing role of religion in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and its implications for making and maintaining peace.
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In Memoriam: Ludwig “Larry” Lauerhass (1935–2019)
A triple alumnus of UCLA, Larry helped build the university's impressive Latin American collection, contributed greatly to Latin American and Brazilian Studies and was a generous donor to UCLA.
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