Below is a recording of the September 192021, simulation with Professor Alan Dershowitz Professor Alan M. Dershowitz teaches law at Harvard university. He specializes in civil liberties, individual rights and criminal law. He is also known as “Israel’s single most visible attorney in the court of public opinion. He published many books and articles including…
Below is a recording of our simulation. Ambassador Dennis Ross played a leading role in shaping U.S. involvement in the Middle East peace process, dealing directly with the parties as the U.S. point man on the peace process in both the George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations. He served two years as special…
Below is a link to the full simulation. Professor Noam Chomsky teaches analytic philosophy and cognitive science at MIT and the University of Arizona. He was our guest speaker. In each simulation participants assumes the role of Israeli prime minister, Hamas leader and Palestinian authority president. The rest of the participants are asked to act…
Below you will find a link to watch the full simulation. Peter Beinart is a Professor of Journalism and Political Science, the Editor-at-Large of Jewish Currents, a CNN Political Commentator, a frequent contributor to The New York Times and a Fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. In each simulation participants assume the role of the…
The Ask A Leader Podcast is show about politics, culture, religion, health, education, the environment and more. They take stock of and hear from individuals who have taken the charge. While usually covering local developments, sometimes it is necessary for us to venture beyond. In this episode Claudia Schambaugh does in-depth podcast with Josef Avesar…
Below you will find a link to watch the full simulation. Mohamed Galal Mostafa was an Egyptian diplomat and a former researcher at Brandeis University. His focus is the religious dimension of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, counterterrorism and forensic reconstruction in areas of conflict. In each simulation participants assume the role of the Israeli Prime Minister,…
Below is a link to watch the full simulation. Peter Tatchell supports BDS to pressure the Israeli government to change its policies. Nevertheless, He said “fresh ideas like the IPC were needed to break the peace process log-jam and the cycle of repeated conflicts. Although securing majority agreement on both sides for the IPC would be a struggle, we should…
Below you will find a link to watch the full simulation. Gideon Levy is a Haaretz columnist and a member of the newspaper’s editorial board who challenges the Israeli political consensus. We presented Mr. Levy with the IPC Constitution, a proposed legislation to compel teaching of tolerance between Israelis and Palestinians, the creation of Joint Economic Zone,…
This time we were able to pass the following declaration of peace: “Our goal is to be a shining example for peace and tolerance. We believe in the respect for all people regardless of religion or gender. We are committed to protect all people of all religions and to value the sanctity of life. All…
Jeff Halper was the guest. He advocated for a One State solution. The meeting was stormy. He was challenged by many participants on the practicality of his vision and subsequently amended his views in favor of a confederation. Each meeting Participants act as IPC Parliament members, Israeli Prime Minister, Hamas Leader and PA president who…