To Be a Jewish State: Zionism as the New Judaism

On November 20th, Yaacov Yadgar—the Stanley Lewis Professor of Israel Studies at the University of Oxford—discussed his new book To Be a Jewish State: Zionism as the New Judaism.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

Israel's Palestinian-Arab Citizens: Why They Play by the Rules

On November 14th, Sammy Smooha—Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Haifa—discussed Israel's Palestinian-Arab citizens, how the state discriminates against them, and why they "play by the rules."

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

WEBINAR: The New U.S. President and the Impact on the MENA Region

The UCLA Center for Middle East Development hosted the event, "The New U.S. President and the Impact on the MENA Region," on November 12, 2024. Followed by audience Q&A.

Center for Middle East Development

States and Nature: The Effects of Climate Change on Security

Joshua W. Busby, Professor, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas, Austin

Burkle Center for International Relations

WEBINAR: Lebanon and Hezbollah— Where Now?

Join us for a discussion regarding the ongoing conflict in Lebanon. Followed by audience Q&A.

Center for Middle East Development

The UCLA SPACE Institute

The SPACE Institute is a transdisciplinary and inter-departmental UCLA community of faculty, researchers and students, elevating space science through the symbiotic interaction of fundamental space physics research, technological innovations, holistic education and communication with the public, and engagement with the private space sector.

International Education Week

Technology and the Rise of Great Powers: How Diffusion Shapes Economic Competition

Jeffrey Ding, Assistant Professor of Political Science, George Washington University

Burkle Center for International Relations

WEBINAR: Update on Iran: Implications for the Region and US Policy

Join us for a discussion regarding the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Followed by audience Q&A.

Center for Middle East Development

Coca-Cola, Black Panthers, and Phantom Jets: Israel in the American Orbit, 1967-73

On October 24th, Oz Frankel, Associate Professor of History at the New School for Social Research, discussed his new book Coca-Cola, Black Panthers, and Phantom Jets: Israel in the American Orbit, 1967-73 in an online event hosted by the UCLA Y&S Nazarian Center.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

What Moves an Electorate? Political Narratives in a Polarized World

Burkle Center for International Relations

At the Edge of Empire: A Family's Reckoning with China

Edward Wong, diplomatic correspondent for the New York Times

Burkle Center for International Relations

UCLA Martial Arts Instructional Videos

Explore over 50 different instructional videos in a variety of martial arts with the UCLA Martial Arts Program! Choose a specific art and learn the basics or watch one of our Wonder Women videos filmed for the UCLA community, that presents inclusivity, diversity and innovation by viewing martial arts through powerful, open-minded women.

International Education Week

Freedoms and Flashpoints: Elections Around the Globe in 2024

A discussion with diverse regional experts about the many significant elections that have already or will soon take place in 2024.

UCLA International Institute

A Year After October 7: Reclaiming the Humanist Legacy of Zionism

Upon the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Professor Fania Oz-Salzberger presents the case for Zionism's humanist legacy as a vital key for "the day after," and for prospective agreements between Israelis and Palestinians.

Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies

WEBINAR: One Year After October 7 - Reflecting on Israel, Palestine, and the Region

The UCLA Center for Middle East Development hosted the event, "One Year After October 7th - Reflecting on Israel, Palestine, and the Region," on October 8, 2024. Followed by audience Q&A.

Center for Middle East Development