Recording of 'Israeli culture and art in the shadow of conflict' with Dr. Vered Weiss. youtu.be/eabXS4BbEuE

Recording of 'Between 2005 and 2025: The Israeli Disengagement from Gaza, 20 Years Later, with @arnondeg.bsky.social youtu.be/2bIdAH7Od1o

Join us for this virtual event with @arnondeg.bsky.social on Oct. 28th at 12:30PM (EST).

Watch Now: Recording of 'October 7, 2023: Israel and the U.S. Two Years Later' youtu.be/AoIGBbBgD2M

Join GIIS Director Dr. Ilai Z. Saltzman as he participates in a crucial online panel hosted by American University’s Center for Israel Studies! www.eventbrite.com/e/teaching-i...

Tune in virtually with Dr. Chuck Freilich this Thursday, Oct 9, at 6:00 PM for a critical look at the future of this partnership. Register now via the QR code!

Watch now: Recording of 'Inside Israeli Politics: Challenges and Shifts in 2025' with Senior political and diplomatic correspondent for The Times of Israel, Tal Schneider. youtu.be/nWNaEQhjqKA

Scholars Circle: Perspectives on the Gaza War: Politics, Security, and Society in Israel. Register at www.chaimitzvah.org/events/persp...

Join us on for a virtual talk with @talschneider.bsky.social for a critical discussion on the profound challenges and shifts facing Israel in 2025. Scan the QR code or visit go.umd.edu/TalSchneider for more information and to register.

Wishing you all a happy and fulfilling New Year!

Special Briefing: An Update on the US and the Middle East www.chaimitzvah.org/events/speci...

On June 11, 2025, GIIS Director, Ilai Saltzman, interviewed by Russian news outlet RTVI US about reports of Israel's plan to attack Iran's nuclear sites in the coming days. Saltzman also addressed the upcoming US-talks in Oman on Sunday. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dGa...

Gildenhorn Institute's visiting faculty, Elli Lieberman, article published on iNSS. 'Why Deterrence Failed on October 7, 2023?' This article employs lessons from cases of both successful and failed deterrence in a longitudinal study of the Arab-Israeli conflict. www.inss.org.il/strategic_as...

Dr. Ilai Saltzman, GIIS Director, quoted in Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). Netanyahu isolated as America First takes centre stage. www.ispionline.it/en/publicati...

Dr. Ilai Saltzman analysis published by the Italian Institute for International Political Studies (ISPI). Saltzman argued in his piece that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu wasted no time in embracing the new administration. www.ispionline.it/en/publicati...

Watch now: Balancing Faith and Duty: Religious Policy and Public Discontent in the Israeli Military youtu.be/IZSxbVvaEMc?... via @YouTube

Explore the paradox of religious policy and public discontent within the Israeli military with Dr. Niva Golan-Nadir.

Watch Now: Strategic Crossroads: China-Israel Engagement in a Shifting Middle East. youtu.be/dTMOFqwjC4E

Tune in to explore the evolving China-Israel partnership in the shifting Middle East! #UMD #GIIS #Israelstudies

Join Dr. Ilai Saltzman for this online conversation. Register at www.chaimitzvah.org/events/from-...

Watch Now: Narratives in Conflict: Celebrating the Work of Paul Scham youtu.be/CKs9n-fGs-8

CIESJ Presents: The Undoing of Israel: Internal Threats to Israel's Democracy and Social Cohesion, with GIIS Director Dr. Ilai Saltzman on April 30th, 7PPM, at Temple Sinai For more information and to register, visit: templesinaidc.shulcloud.com/event/ciesj-...

Dive deep into the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Hear from experts and honor the contributions of Paul Scham. April 7th. #IsraelStudies #PoliticalRealities

Explore the evolving Israel-India strategic partnership under Modi’s leadership. Join our virtual discussion on March 25th!

Watch now: Strategic Partners: Exploring Israel-India Relations Under Modi's Leadership with Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss. youtu.be/GWze2aFlP80

Discover the historical echoes of conflict in Israel and Palestine. Scan the QR code to secure your spot! #GildenhornInstitute #IsraelHistory #PalestineHistory #AuthorTalk #UMDEvents

Your gift to the Gildenhorn Institute will enhance students experience and promote research with real-world impact. go.umd.edu/GivingDayIsr...

Watch Now: Our third Five Points lecture, with Dr. Rachel Schine. Schine talk focuses on how to interweave histories of family, ethnicity, and the production of race in Arabic-speaking Muslim societies in order to arrive at a long-durée picture. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N6l...

This lecture by Dr. Ilai Saltzman, explores the critical and ever-evolving relationship between the United States and Israel, examining how recent geopolitical shifts and domestic challenges impact both countries. For more information, visit: www.chaimitzvah.org/events/from-...

This special webinar will explore the evolving landscape of U.S.-Israel defense cooperation, with a focus on the implications of Donald Trump’s second term in office. The Future of US-Israel Defense Cooperation and Trump's Second Term as President. youtu.be/J4m6klVsgcg

Join the Gildenhorn Institute for Israel Studies (GIIS) for a special webinar this evening, Feb. 24th at 6PM. For more information, visit: jewishstudies.umd.edu/research/gil...