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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Zellerbach Theatre in the Annenberg Center
3680 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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“Waging Peace”: Dialogue and Diplomacy in the Middle East

Itamar Rabinovich and Salam Fayyad, moderated by Michele Kelemen, C’ 89, with welcome by President J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD.

Join us for the 2024 David and Lyn Silfen University Forum, “Waging Peace”: Dialogue and Diplomacy in the Middle Eastwith distinguished scholars Dr. Itamar Rabinovich and Dr. Salam Fayyad, moderated by NPR correspondent Michele Kelemen (C’ 89).

Rabinovich, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, and Fayyad, former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority, will bring their expertise and experience to bear on the challenges facing the Middle East, examining the region’s complexities and potential trajectories. Their discussion will model how we must address such multifaceted issues through constructive dialogue and collaboration to better pave the way toward stability and human flourishing.

The Forum will emphasize the imperative of constructive dialogue and collaboration in resolving conflicts and fostering sustainable development, highlighting the need for inclusive approaches that prioritize the well-being and aspirations of all Middle Eastern peoples.

Rabinovich and Fayyad will engage in a respectful exchange of ideas, exploring avenues for peacebuilding, economic revitalization, and political reform. Their dialogue will underscore the potential for productive engagement and mutual understanding to chart a more hopeful future for the Middle East.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights through an enlightening discussion that promises to offer pathways toward a more peaceful, prosperous, and inclusive region.

Panelists

Introductions:
Interim President J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD  

Conversation featuring:
Itamar Rabinovich, former Israeli Ambassador to the United States
Salam Fayyad, former Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority

Moderated by:
Michele Kelemen, C’ 89, Diplomatic Correspondent, NPR