Synopsis:
This lecture will summarize the significance of Prime Minister Menachem Begin for Israeli diplomatic history. It will offer insights regarding his relevance for studying international relations more broadly. The lecture will be aimed at beginners and non-specialists. Insights will be shared from the author’s dissertation and book, The Limits of a Grand Strategy Paradigm in International Relations: Lessons from Israeli History, 1977–1983.
Dr. Ari Barbalat recently completed his PhD in International Relations from UCLA, graduating in June 2020. He volunteers for the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture and Project Abraham (with Toronto’s Yazidis community). He lives in Thornhill.
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Earlier Event: January 29
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