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Description:
This Non-Credit Online Lecture Series provides an in-depth exploration of the history of the State of Israel, emphasizing its national security and relations with neighbors. Covering the Zionist pre-state era to the present, the program delves into subjective elements of national security, its ties to political and socioeconomic factors, and examines changing perceptions in response to the evolving Middle East. A guest lecturer, a former high-ranking official, offers theoretical insights coupled with firsthand experiences, addressing the day-to-day challenges in the field.
Guest Lecturer:
Amir Oren, a writer, broadcaster and documentary film-maker, covers military affairs, intelligence and foreign policy for Walla News, Israel’s best-read news-site, following 40 years of serving as the defense and government columnist, as well as editorial board member, for Haaretz daily newspaper.
A former Washington Bureau Chief and United Nations Correspondent for Davar daily, Oren has taken part bio.in numerous NATO events and reported from Sixth Fleet, SOCOM, U.S. Army Special Forces units and the 82nd Airborne Division.
Amir has studied at George Washington University while serving as a Congressional Liaison for the Israel Embassy in D.C. Oren was the recipient of the prestigious Tel Aviv University Rosenfeld Excellence in Journalism Prize.
Structure
This online lecture series comprises five one-hour sessions scheduled weekly on Thursdays, running from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST. All sessions will be recorded for participants’ convenience and accessible at all time through our E-learning platform, Moodle.
View tentative lecture series overview here
Apply by: April 29, 2024
Program Dates: May 2 -30, 2024
Program length: 4 weeks
Application fee: US$ 50
Tuition: US$ 240
*Please note that full payment must be completed by May 1, 2024
Learn more about fees, and paying for the program.
This online lecture series is open to applicants who are either in their final year of high school or have completed high school.
To register for this Non-Credit Online Lecture Series, kindly complete the form below. Our admissions team will reach out to you.
Please be aware that as part of the registration process, you will be required to submit a form of identification.
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Fast Facts
Title:
Israel’s Security in Perspective -Non-Credit Online Lecture Series (48855/ SPIS2010)
Teaching Faculty:
Dr. Menahem Merhavy
Guest lecturer: Amir Oren
Language of Instruction:
English
Program Dates:
May 2 -30, 2024
Eligibility:
This online lecture series is open to applicants who are either in their final year of high school or have completed high school.
Application Deadline:
April 29, 2024
Costs:
Application fee: US$ 50
Tuition: US$ 240
*Please note that full payment must be completed by May 1, 2024
