Book Release: Noura Erakat’s Justice for Some
IPS honors World Refugee Day with a reception and book signing for our board member Noura Eraka and her newly published book on “Law and the Question of Palestine.”
The Global Impact of Trump’s Jerusalem Announcement
A vital discussion about the US moving its embassy to Jerusalem and officially recognizing the sacred and controversial city as the capital of Israel.
Nakba Tour in DC: A Moment for Black & Palestinian Solidarity
An intimate sit down with “Stateless Palestinians from the Camps in Lebanon” and bringing the movement to build a Black and Palestinian solidarity to Washington DC.
Protest Netanyahu’s Speech to Congress
IPS’ New Internationlism project joins the call of Jewish Voice for Peace, Metro DC Chapter to proclaim to the Prime Minister of Israel, “You Don’t Speak For Me!”
Fundraiser for Rasmea Odeh
The Institute for Policy Studies joins the DC Palestinian Film & Arts Festival for an evening to celebrate the resilience of Palestinian Community Leader Rasmea Odeh and raise funds for her legal defense fund.
The 4th Annual DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival
The Institute for Policy Studies joins this unique showcase of the work of Palestinian filmmakers and artists for audiences in Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
Vietnam War Created Middle East Activist
Phyllis Bennis traces her development from an active Zionist youth to a leading U.S. critic of Israel and international anti-war activist on The Real News.
Is A New US Role in the Middle East Possible?
IPS’ Phyllis Bennis gives keynote address for “Expose AIPAC” teach-in and protests, addressing the question, “Can the U.S. Put Principles Before Special Interests?”
American Jews Still Reject Zionism at Their Own Risk
It is impossible for American Jews to participate in their own communities without endorsing the atrocities perpetrated by Israel against Arabs.
Teach-in at Occupy AIPAC Summit
Join The Nation, CODEPINK, Just Foreign Policy, the Institute for Policy Studies and over a hundred other organizations for the 2012 Middle East Summit on March 3rd in Washington DC. With panels on Iran, the Arab uprisings, and Palestine/Israel, this summit will challenge the Israel lobby in their pursuit of war with Iran and promote a just foreign policy in the Middle East.
Challenging U.S. Support for Israeli Occupation and Apartheid
Meet speakers Phyllis Bennis, an Institute for Policy Studies Fellow and independent Palestinian commentator Omar Barghouti in an informal setting to discuss Palestinian Civil Society calls for boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel until it complies with international law, and universal principles of human rights.
When Creation Myths Converge: U.S. and Israeli Colonialism
Both the United States and Israeli believed their wildernesses — and those that inhabited them — needed to be tamed.
Benefit Concert with Simon Shaheen
The US Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation is marking its 10th annual conference with a special benefit concert with world-renowned violinist and oud player, Simon Shaheen.
Neo-Zionism, Religion, and Citizenship
Israel needs a new Zionism or it will lose all legitimacy, Gershon Baskin argues.