The MCC Lecture Series opens the 2021-22 academic year on Thursday, Sept. 23 with Keith St. Clair, professor of political science at Grand Rapids Community College, discussing “The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.”
The online presentation, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6:30 p.m. To join the Zoom meeting, please use the following link: https://muskegoncc-edu.zoom.us/j/95287125323 Meeting ID: 952 8712 5223 To connect to audio by phone, dial 1-646-558-8656.
St. Clair will examine the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict up to the present day. Although both parties have long histories that complicate matters, many of the reasons for the current conflict began in the 19th century. The internal divisions within the Israeli and Palestinian communities that make a resolution more difficult today will also be examined, as well as how those divisions play into the politics of the region. The talk will conclude with a look at where the peace process has stalled and where it may eventually lead.
For more information on the MCC Lecture Series, contact coordinator Andy Wible at (231) 777-0626 or andy.wible@muskegoncc.edu.