How Israel is redefining foreign aid for the 21st century
Graduate Fellow Sam Gordon argues that Israel's education-based approach to foreign aid is uniquely well-suited to the demands of the 21st century.
The military in Israeli politics, state & society
Scholar Marwa Maziad argues that the influence of the Israeli military extends into the nation's government, economy, and national security apparatus.
Enforcing Ethnic Nationalism: Partition and Population Exchange in the Modern Middle East
Prof. Laura Robson explores the history of ideas of partition and population migration in the Middle East in the twentieth century.
Connecting to Israel through birds, swamps, and eucalyptus
A course in "Israel and the Environment" at Tel Aviv University opened UW student Sara Podwall's eyes to how Israel's terrain, plants and animal teach about its history.
Announcing 2018 Opportunity Grant winners
Congrats to our 2018 Opportunity Grant winners, whose research ranges from exploring Sephardic Jewish Turkish heritage to travelling to Tanzania and Rwanda to study how foreign direct investment affects perceptions of donor states, including Israel.
Car accidents, kippahs and comradery: What witnessing medical emergencies in Israel taught me
Student Tess Seltzer reflects on what she learned about resilience in Israel after volunteering at a Tel Aviv hospital and with Magen David Adom, the Israeli Red Cross.
The summer Israel stole my heart
Opportunity Grant winner Story Allen reflects on her experience learning Hebrew in Israel.
What working at an Israeli start-up taught me
Opportunity Grant winner Jessica Schwartz reflects on what she learned interning at an Israeli start up.