Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy

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1 Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy B.A. in Government Prof. Rafi Melnick Dean Deputy Dean Dr. Boaz Ganor Raphael Recanati International School Academic Director Prof. Galia Golan Head of Student Administration Ms. Michal Ben-Yehuda Executive Administrator Ms. Ifat Weil

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3 Introduction to the Program The international program in the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy offers concentrations in the areas of international affairs, conflict resolution, counter-terrorism and the Middle East. The total number of hours for the B.A. degree is 124. This is divided into basic courses taken in the first two years and specialization clusters, seminars and electives, taken in the third year. The clusters are international affairs, conflict resolution, counter-terrorism and the Middle East. Completion of a cluster will qualify a student for a Certificate of Specialization. Each cluster contains a number of courses and one seminar; students must take at least one cluster and one additional seminar. The remaining hours for the degree may be composed of courses in other clusters taken as electives or courses from the list of additional seminars and electives. Selected seminars may be taken as electives with the permission of the lecturer. Students may take a foreign language plus Hebrew, but the total number of credits students receive will be no more than two per language. The requirements for Communication Skills in English may be found on the following page. Students may take up to two courses (four hours) from the Hebrew-language program in government provided these courses are not offered in English. Beginning in their second year, students may be able to pursue a joint program in government and business administration that involves adding a fourth year of study. Completion of the joint program will confer upon the student a B.A. in government and a B.A. in business administration. The requirements for acceptance into this program are a grade of 85 or above in macroeconomics, microeconomics and statistics. Further details will be provided during the school year. This program is not necessarily offered every year

4 English Requirements for Government Students The Communication Skills in English courses consist of six credits during the first year of studies and four credits during the second year. Exemptions and credits will be accorded as follows: 1. Transfer students who studied at least one year at a university in which the language of instruction was English will be totally exempt from the Communication Skills in English courses. This exemption will accord them six credits. To receive the remaining four credits, students must take an additional four credits of electives. 2. All other students must take an English composition exam during Orientation Week to determine placement. a. Students who gain an exemption on the basis of the exam will have the same conditions and requirements as listed above in clause 1. b. Students who are placed in the first-year course will be tested at the end of the year to determine if they must continue for a second year. Those exempted from the second year must take four additional elective credits

5 Program of Studies Government First Year Course Code Course Name Lecture Hours Recitation Hours Total Hours Prerequisites Communications Skills in English Dr. Isabel Berman 3* 3** Microeconomics 2 Groups Prof. Avraham Bertisch 132 Introduction to Government Prof. Emanuel Gutmann 273 International Politics I Prof. Amnon Sella 868 Introduction to Modern History and the Growth of Zionism Dr. Alberto Spektorowski 869 History of the Modern Middle East 2 groups Dr. Abigail Jacobson 870 Globalization and International Political Economy 2 Groups Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan 931 Information Technology and Government 2 Groups Dr. Azi Lev-On 8 Macroeconomics 2 Groups Prof. Avraham Bertisch 4* 4 3* 1 4 3* 3 3* 3 3* 3 4* 4 2* 2 4**

6 395 Society and Politics in the Middle East Dr. Guy Bechor 689 Statistical Methods for Social Science Research 2 Groups Dr. Ran Elkon 4026 Introduction to Political Theory 2 Groups Ms. Iris Nahum 4050 Academic Research and Writing Ms. Orly Idan 4069 International Politics II: Theory and Praxis of Security Dr. Korina Kagan 2** 2 3** 3 3** 1 4 2** # 1 4** 4 Total Semester Hours 47 Elective Course Hebrew Ulpan (Levels A-D) Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia 3 2 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course # Four meetings only

7 Government Second Year Course Code Course Name Lecture Hours Recitation Hours Total Hours Prerequisites 343 Arab-Israeli Conflict 1 Group per semester Prof. Galia Golan 3* 3** Communications Skills in English Dr. Isabel Berman 2* 2** Theories in the Study of Terrorism and Guerilla Warfare 2 Groups Dr. Boaz Ganor Dr. Eitan Azani 726 Introduction to Defense and Security Strategy 2 Groups Dr. Oded Brosh 799 Europe from 1948 to the Present 2 Groups Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan Dr. (Amb.) Oded Eran 803 International Law 2 Groups Dr. Leonard Hammer 871 Israeli Politics and Society 2 Groups Dr. Hani Zubida Prof. Gideon Doron 4025 Conflict Resolution 2 Groups Dr. Muli Peleg 2* 2 3* 3 Introduction to International Politics 2* 2 3* 3 3* 1 4 3*

8 4049 Research Methods and Public Opinion 2 Groups Dr. Asaf Matskin 381 Economic Diplomacy 2 Groups Dr. Uri Ullmann 532 Israeli Foreign Policy Prof. Amnon Sella 754 History of Terrorism and Low-Intensity Conflict Dr. Jonathan Fine 801 American Foreign Policy, 1945 to the Present 2 Groups Prof. Arnon Gutfeld 802 Media and Society 2 Groups Dr. Paul Frosh 992 Public Policy in Democracies 2 Groups Dr. Liza Ireni-Saban Prof. Gideon Doron 4073 Government, Economics and Business in the Middle East 2 Groups Dr. Amos Nadan 2* 2 3** 3 3** 3 2** 2 2** 2 2** 2 3** 3 3** 3 Total Semester Hours 44 Elective Courses

9 Elective Courses 805 Honors Seminar: Multiculturalism # Prof. Amnon Rubinstein 2** 2 Overall grade point average of Hebrew Ulpan (Levels A-D) Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia 3 2 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course Electives may be chosen from the list below and from all the third-year courses. # The second-year honors seminar will count as an elective and not as one of the required seminars

10 Government Structure of Third Year Course Total Semester Hours Students who Choose One Cluster: Cluster 1 13 *Additional Seminar 3 **Additional Electives 26(30 # ) Total Semester Hours 42(46 # ) Students who Choose Two Clusters: Cluster 1 13 Cluster 2 13 **Additional Electives 16(20 # ) Total Semester Hours 42(46 # ) * The additional seminar should be from a different cluster. ** All the courses in all the clusters and some seminars may be taken as electives. Students can register to take seminars as electives during the first week of the semester, provided there is room in the seminar. Students will earn 3 credits, not 2, for seminars taken as electives. # Students who did not take second-year English

11 Government Third Year International Affairs Cluster Course Code Course Name Lecture Hours Total Hours Prerequisites 4028 Politics of Developing Nations Dr. Isaac Kfir 4099 Diplomacy and Negotiation in International Relations Dr. Lesley Terris 872 Strategic Intelligence Dr. Oded Eran 4066 Weapons of Mass Destruction Dr. Oded Brosh 2* 2 2* 2 2** 2 2** 2 Choose one of the three: 520 Russia: Politics and Foreign Policy Dr. Oded Eran 384 Japan as a Political and Economic Power Prof. Ehud Harari 533 Modern China: History, Politics and International Relations Prof. Aron Shai 2* 2 2** 2 2** 2 Choose one seminar: 943 Seminar: Decision Making for Foreign Policy Prof. Alex Mintz 4084 Seminar: The Military, National Security and Statesmanship Dr. Kobi Michael 4097 Seminar: Non-State Actors in International Conflicts Dr. Isaac Kfir 3* # 3 Overall grade point average of 85 3* 3 3** 3 Total Semester Hours

12 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course # Limited to 10 students

13 Government Third Year Conflict Resolution Cluster Course Code Course Name Lecture Hours Total Hours Prerequisites Choose five of the six courses: 529 Negotiation Strategy Adv. Moty Cristal 865 Cultural Perspectives of Conflict Management Dr. Deborah Heifetz- Yahav 876 Peacekeeping Operations Dr. Isaac Kfir 4087 Nationalism, Ethnicity and International Conflict Prof. Benyamin Neuberger 4001 Psychological Aspects of Conflict and Their Resolution Prof. Daniel Bar-Tal 4061 Human Rights in Local and International Conflicts Dr. Leonard Hammer 2* 2 2* 2 2* 2 2* 2 2** 2 2** 2 Choose one seminar: 4002 Seminar: Track-Two and Citizen Diplomacy Prof. Edy Kaufman Intensive two-week seminar 4097 Seminar: Non-State Actors in International Conflicts Dr. Isaac Kfir 3** 3 3** 3 Total Semester Hours 13 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course

14 Government Third Year Middle East Cluster Course Code Course Name Lecture Hours Total Hours Prerequisites Choose five of the six courses: 880 Women in the Middle East Dr. Ruth Barzilai- Lumbroso 4109 Iran: Politics and Islam Prof. David Menshari 4113 State and Politics in North Africa Dr. Bruce Maddy- Weitzman 738 The Arab Minority in Israel Dr. Abigail Jacobson 874 Simulation: Middle East Crises Adv. Moty Cristal 4112 Iraq: Society and Politics Dr. Noga Efrati 2* 2 2* 2 2* 2 2** 2 2** 2 2** 2 Choose one seminar: 877 Seminar: Palestinian Politics and Society Dr. Mattih Steinberg 4110 Seminar: Oil and Energy Issues in the Middle East Dr. Amit Mor Dr. Doron Gal 3** 3 3** 3 Total Semester Hours 13 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course It is recommended to take Arabic as an elective

15 Government Third Year Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Cluster Course Code Course Name Lecture Hours Total Hours Prerequisites Choose five of the six courses: 882 Role of the State and Non-State Actors in Combating Terrorism Dr. Isaac Kfir 4104 Modern Terrorism as a Global Phenomenon Dr. Barak Ben Tzur 536 Dilemmas in Counter-Terrorism Decision-Making Dr. Boaz Ganor 4006 State-Sponsored Terrorism Dr. Shaul Shay 4007 U.S. Counter-Terrorism Policy Dr. Joseph (Yossi) Draznin 4065 Palestinian Politics and Society Dr. Mattih Steinberg 2* 2 2* 2 2** 2 Theories in the Study of Terrorism and Guerrilla Warfare 2** 2 2** 2 3** 2 Choose one seminar: 753 Seminar: Israeli Counter-Terrorism Policy Dr. Boaz Ganor 4009 Seminar: Gender and Terrorism Dr. Anat Berko Dr. Deborah Heifetz-Yahav 3* 3 Theories in the Study of Terrorism and Guerrilla Warfare 3* 3 Total Semester Hours 13 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course

16 Government Third Year Additional Elective Courses Course Code Course Lecture Hours Total Hours Prerequisites 833 Beginning Arabic Ms. Aliza Raviv Hebrew Ulpan (Levels A-D) Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia Workshop: Persuasion: Explaining and Convincing 2 Groups Dr. Neil Weiner 885 Gender and Society Dr. Ruth Barzilai- Lumbroso 4054 The Environment: Problems and Challenges Ms. Noga Levtzion-Nadan 4098 Leaders and Leadership Ms. Jill Reinach 2* 2 3** 2 2** 2 2** 2 * First Semester Course ** Second Semester Course

17 Course Descriptions Government First Year 4004, 4005 Communication Skills in English Dr. Isabel Berman English is today s lingua franca in the world of diplomacy and in the age of globalization, as well as the language of instruction in the Raphael Recanati International School. The school s students must improve their competency in all areas of English. Accordingly, this course focuses on all four language skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course enables students to cope with advanced texts by developing strategies and improving reading skills. Readings include texts on ethics in government, the economic and political history of the twentieth century, human rights, globalization, terrorism, current issues, etc. Analysis of these texts emphasizes vocabulary and patterns of text organization as well as techniques of argument, strength of writer s claim, comparison of positions on issues. Written exercises include summaries and gists, critical evaluation of texts, formal and informal letter-writing, techniques of writing a professional CV and applying for a specific position and culminate in a portfolio. Oral activities include brief interviews, short individual presentations, group presentations; the focus of these activities is on developing competency in speaking before a group. Listening activities include speeches of famous individuals and summarizing the oral presentations of classmates. Students work individually and in groups, receiving appropriate feedback and support from teachers and peers while simultaneously developing strategies for self-assessment. 7 Microeconomics Prof. Avraham Bertisch The course covers the basic concepts and principles of economic theory at the micro (i.e. decision unit) level. Subjects discussed in this class include: the problem of scarcity; the production possibility frontier; efficiency in the allocation of production factors; demand and supply for products and factors; partial and general equilibrium in perfect competition; government intervention in markets; monopoly; and cartels. 132 Introduction to Government Prof. Emanuel Gutmann The course focuses on basic concepts, theories and empirical research that enable a better understanding of modern politics and the behavior of governments. Concepts and theories

18 to be discussed and analyzed include: power, politics, legitimacy, types of regimes, governing institutions, socioeconomic cleavages, representation, political participation and policymaking. 273 International Politics I Prof. Amnon Sella The aim of this course is to train students to think systematically about the global order. It looks simultaneously at international relations theory and at practical problems. Every lecture is followed by an exercise, sometimes accompanied by a written paper. Students are expected to read the bibliography assigned for each lecture and to prepare questions for discussion. Lectures start on time. Attendance is mandatory and is checked occasionally. Three absences in a row may disqualify a student from the final exam. 868 Introduction to Modern History and the Growth of Zionism Dr. Alberto Spektorowski The course introduces the main events that shaped the history of modern Europe from the French Revolution to the Cold War: Napoleon; the Congress of Vienna; reaction and restoration; the Industrial Revolution; the 1848 upheavals; unification in Italy and Germany; imperialism; socialism; communism; World War I; the Russian Revolution; Weimar Germany; the world between the World Wars; fascism and Nazism; World War II; Berlin under siege; and the Cold War. These events were accompanied by the rise of modern nationalism. Its remarkable influence upon the shape of the modern European nation state, as well as of the Jewish national movement and the establishment of the State of Israel, are explored as well. 869 History of the Modern Middle East Dr. Abigail Jacobson This course provides an introduction to the modern history of the Middle East, from the end of the 18th century until Its geographic scope covers the areas that were part of the Ottoman Empire, mainly Egypt, the Fertile Crescent, Arabia and Turkey, with some reference to Iran as well. The course focuses mainly on political developments and processes within this region, but also addresses various historical and historiographical debates within the field of Middle Eastern studies that are relevant to this course. It addresses the impact of the encounter between the Middle East and the foreign European powers, and the processes of reforms, nationalism and state building in the Middle East

19 870 Globalization and International Political Economy Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan The goal of this course is to provide students with the background necessary to understand international economic developments in greater depth. This course focuses on the changing relationship between government and the economy around the world from the end of World War II to the present, with particular emphasis on the emergence and impact of globalization. Students explore the ideas behind the various economic systems and focus on the specific experience of regions around the world. Particular attention is paid to the U.S., Great Britain, Russia, China and India. Students also learn about the role of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, the operation of international financial markets and foreign exchange flows, and the impact of globalization on culture, politics and law. Throughout the course, students discuss case studies and relevant current events. 931 Information Technology and Government Dr. Azi Lev-On This class provides a review of the emerging research fields of e-government and e- democracy. In the first part of the class, students survey and analyze web-based organization and mobilization by various political players. In the second part, students are introduced to cases and theories regarding governmental implementation of initiatives mediated by the internet. 8 Macroeconomics Prof. Avraham Bertisch This introductory course considers the behavior of the economy as a whole and the problems of economic organization. Students explore the fluctuations of output and prices. Problems and measurement of economic growth, inflation, unemployment and income are examined, with a focus on the Israeli economy. Fiscal and monetary policies are analyzed as to their impact on output, employment, money, prices, credit and international trade. 395 Society and Politics in the Middle East Dr. Guy Bechor The course conceptualizes the current Middle East in wide political, social and cultural methodologies, considering the crystallization of countries and regimes in the Arab world and the history of the conflict with Israel. In this framework, the course intends to review processes and dilemmas relevant to central players in the region such as Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and the Palestinian Authority

20 689 Statistical Methods for Social Science Research Dr. Ran Elkon This course aims to teach basic principles in descriptive statistics types of data, measures for central value and spread of distributions. It also covers features of distributions; quartiles and centiles; normal distribution; linear correlation and regression lines; and statistical relations among variables and causality Introduction to Political Theory Ms. Iris Nahum The course deals with the development of central political ideas and theories. The course focuses on the interrelationship between political theory and normative questions, such as: Who should govern? Why should I obey the state? What are the limits of my liberty? Are the citizens equal? One or several political thinkers represent each historical period. Students try to understand what they said about political and ethical issues, how they developed their ideas and theories, and in which historical and intellectual context they worked. Students are asked to draw comparisons between the political thinkers Academic Research and Writing Ms. Orly Idan The course aims to provide students with the academic writing skills they need to fulfill academic requirements, particularly writing a seminar paper, by practicing processing and presenting information. In addition, students learn to read and write different types of academic texts. In the course, students learn the norms of academic writing and develop their ability to read scientific texts and methodically organize theoretical information through mapping, summarizing, combining and editing information from different academic and non-academic sources, and presenting information critically. The classes include the presentation of theoretical material and practical exercises to master this material. The course requirements include submitting assignments on academic writing throughout the course, attending and actively participating in classes, and submitting a final paper. Paper 4069 International Politics II: Theory and Praxis of Security Dr. Korina Kagan The course addresses the subject of international security, that is, issues of war and peace. In the first part of the course, students discuss the major theoretical approaches to war and peace, including realist, liberal, institutional and ideational perspectives. In the second part, students apply these approaches to a range of practical security issues of the past two

21 decades, including the end of the cold war, U.S. hegemony, regional security in Europe and East Asia, the rise of China, the role of NATO, the spread of nuclear weapons and ballistic missile defense, ethnic conflicts, and the future of war. 955, 956, 957, 958 Hebrew Ulpan Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia See General Elective Courses

22 Government Second Year 343 The Arab-Israeli Conflict and the Peace Process Prof. Galia Golan Following a brief overview of the origins of the conflict, the course examines the development, major issues and events in the conflict. There is an emphasis not only on the outbreak of hostilities (the wars, the intifadas and terrorism), but also on the key political decisions, the Palestinian movement, the Arab states and, in particular, the efforts to achieve resolution of the conflict up to the present. Attention is given to the international players, mainly the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Western as well as Arab and Israeli sources are consulted. 492, 493 Communications Skills in English Dr. Isabel Berman Communication Skills in English in the second year polishes the skills and strategies learned in the first-year program. The emphasis is on improving written and oral skills with individualized attention to fluency, organization and correction of errors. Written exercises continue to include summaries and gists, as well as major critical evaluations and comparisons of texts. Students produce an original research paper step-by-step, from choosing a topic and developing a thesis statement to preparing a bibliography and abstract. Oral activities include on-the-spot interviews, short debates and a major group presentation. Paper 678 Theories in the Study of Terrorism and Guerilla Warfare Dr. Boaz Ganor, Dr. Eitan Azani Ever since the 1960s, due to the increase of modern terrorism worldwide, academic researchers have been examining the phenomenon of terrorism in an attempt to understand its motives and characteristics. In contrast to many other research topics, which mostly deal with the analysis and research of one primary discipline, the research of terrorism is in nature interdisciplinary and its various aspects fall within the research fields of: political science, psychology, sociology, history, law, computers, criminology, etc. This course is intended to present the student with the various levels of research of modern terrorism and to demonstrate the dilemmas involved in dealing with this phenomenon. Within this framework, the student must examine the definition of terrorism, explore the various aspects of terrorism strategy (the media, public opinion, decision making etc.), examine the normative implications of terrorism and counter-terrorism, and be aware of the models

23 and theories in the research of terrorism. The course focuses on the question of the democratic dilemma the attempt to act effectively against terrorism while protecting democratic-liberal values and stressing the psychological-morale aspects of terrorism. 726 Introduction to Defense and Security Strategy Dr. Oded Brosh This course focuses on prominent defense and security issues in international politics, tracing their development from the Cold War through to the crises at the top of today s international agenda. The evolution of nuclear strategic thought, deterrence theories and strategy, the behavior of major powers in conflict and brinkmanship, the implications of regional crises throughout, and the impact of all of these on today s events are examined empirically and theoretically. Other issues the course addresses include the challenge of the Clash of Civilizations, the cultural and domestic imperatives of international conflict, the danger of the spread of weapons of mass destruction (especially nuclear weapons) to problem states and terrorists, soft power in a realist era, and confrontation versus engagement, all of which bear on defense and security today. 799 Europe from 1948 to the Present Dr. Yair (Aharon) MacClanahan, Dr. (Amb.) Oded Eran As a result of the two World Wars, prominent Europeans decided to fulfill the dream dreamt for 200 years by poets and philosophers, foremost by Victor Hugo, in the course of the nineteenth century. Pioneers of the European idea, such as Jean Monet, tried to launch a process of federalization of the European nation states. For traditional and psychological reasons, the process turned out to be more complicated than expected. The process had to be modified through granting priority to economics over politics, though the political aim was never lost or forgotten. In this course, students try to understand what kind of evolution took place in Europe from the establishment of the Coal and Steel Community between France, Germany, Italy and the Benelux countries in 1949 until today. 803 International Law Dr. Leonard Hammer The goal of the course is to provide an overview of public international law. The underlying drive is to demonstrate that public international law is a viable normative framework. The focus of the course is on the basic principles of public international law and the manner in which these principles are applied (or not applied). In particular, the course considers the sources of international law, the relevant participants, the role of international law in the

24 international and domestic framework, and a variety of important topics such as the use of force, human rights and the law of the sea. 871 Israeli Politics and Society Dr. Hani Zubida, Prof. Gideon Doron This course is designed to introduce students to key issues and aspects in the Israeli political and social arenas, as they developed throughout the state s history. In discussing aspects and issues concerning features and structure of the political system, the status of women, and the status of ethnic and national minorities, the course focuses on transformative events. It uses these events to familiarize students with and ask them to reflect upon the critical issues that shaped the contemporary Israeli sociopolitical scene Conflict Resolution Dr. Muli Peleg Conflicts gradually become the most prevalent interaction in the modern world. As our planet gets more and more packed and its inhabitants more dependent on each other, so the potential frictions become more frequent. Interests become incompatible and tensions intensify at home, at work, in the communities and in and between societies. Conflicts erupt everywhere, on every issue and at any time and they appear unavoidable. They seem like the natural reflection of human behavior, and thus, lead to the pessimistic conclusion that nothing can be done to prevent or resolve them. But is that the real picture? Could conflicts be perceived as avoidable, or at least as amendable? Perhaps the conventional wisdom, that conflicts are intrinsic and inescapable, stems from our unfamiliarity with the phenomenon of conflict, and consequently, we a- priori abandon the endeavor to counter and subdue it? This course challenges the assumption that dealing with conflict is a hopeless case. The emphasis is not on the abolition of conflict, which is unfeasible due to mere human diversity, but rather on the transformation of conflict from destructive to constructive. Such conversion in the nature of strife is obtained through processes and understandings of negotiation, collaboration and reciprocity Research Methods and Public Opinion Dr. Asaf Matskin Public opinion is an essential component in many theories of representative democracy. Public opinion is the expression of what people expect, desire and think of their government and state. This is one reason that political scientists are striving to develop a wide understanding of the principal methodological approaches to the study of politics and

25 public opinion. The purpose of this course is to introduce the theory and practice of conducting political research. This course covers how to develop research questions, how to measure political phenomena, ways to gather political information and how to analyze that information quantitatively. 381 Economic Diplomacy Dr. Uri Ullmann Traditional diplomacy has dealt with political and military issues that were defined by many scholars as High Politics. In contrast, economic, social and cultural issues were labeled Low Politics. Since the later part of the twentieth century, economic diplomacy has been perceived as an integral part of High Politics. This is emphasized by economic summits where attention is focused on economic matters alongside political and military problems that are part of the global agenda. At a regional level, the peace process in the Middle East included multilateral economic conferences parallel to political conferences. Another example is the Barcelona process, which included cooperation on three dimensions: economic; political; and cultural. The course defines the concept of economic diplomacy, examines its unique features, explores its developments in the early years of the twenty-first century and concludes with a discussion of Israel s foreign economic policy. 532 Israeli Foreign Policy Prof. Amnon Sella This course aims to provide information and a better understanding of Israeli diplomacy and foreign policy. Students study the theoretical problems related to the subject and become familiar with the historical background and the theoretical-analytical material. The historical background puts diplomacy and foreign policy in perspective with regard to a small country winning its independence through struggle; a small country in a hostile environment; a country with few natural resources; and a democracy under pressure due to great tension between state and society. The theoretical material deals with problems of strategy and tactics as well as the gap between intentions and targets; the analytical material deals with the major issues of Israeli diplomacy and foreign policy over the years: borders; Jerusalem; the Palestinian refugees; war and peace; and relationships with some countries and organizations. Students are expected to read the bibliography, both in general terms and for each lesson. For that purpose, students are given a reading program divided into manageable portions. Grades are based on comprehension, precision, and use of bibliographical sources and good arguments

26 754 History of Terrorism and Low-Intensity Conflict Dr. Jonathan Fine This course analyzes the development of modern terrorism and guerrilla warfare from the mid-1960s to the end of the 1990s while focusing on the differences between the two strategies. The course presents the similarities and the differences between ideologically, nationalistically and religiously motivated terrorist organizations and their historical sources, as well as examining their influence on the local, regional and global arenas. 801 American Foreign Policy, 1945 to the Present Prof. Arnon Gutfeld This course examines the framework, patterns and practice of American foreign policy. It explores traditional foreign policy frameworks that have been largely discredited (isolationism), those that have been used successfully (containment), and those that are now being implemented (such as the anti-terror and state-building policies in the post-september 11 world). The course also examines the role of imperialism, bureaucratic impediments, constitutional rules, nuclear proliferation and humanitarian emergencies in American foreign policy. 802 Media and Society Dr. Paul Frosh In the modern era, communications media have become ever more technically complex. Some argue that they have even become key social institutions in their own right, rivaling the power and authority of the state, political parties, organized religion, educational systems and other institutions. In this course, students explore those forms of communication commonly known as mass media newspapers, cinema, radio, television and (possibly) the internet asking such questions as: What is a communications medium? What are the social functions of mass media? How much power do they have over our attitudes and thoughts? How do they represent reality? How do they affect political beliefs, social identities and interpersonal relationships? 992 Public Policy in Democracies Dr. Liza Ireni-Saban, Prof. Gideon Doron Conceptually, the process of public policy consists of three main stages: creation (including design, adaptation and decision making); implementation (including regulation and enforcement); and evaluation. This course traces these three stages both in Israel and in other democracies, most notably the U.S., Great Britain and France. It presents examples of various areas of public policies. Two substantive policy areas are discussed in comparatively greater detail and depth: welfare and mass communication

27 4073 Government, Economics and Business in the Middle East Dr. Amos Nadan This course explores the ways in which social and political issues in the Middle East shape economic conditions and business performance in the region and vice versa. It covers basic concepts of economics and political economics (broadly defined). The course focuses on fundamental aspects of the political economy of specific Middle Eastern countries and the region as a whole, including: growth and development; affluence and poverty; oil revenues and sociopolitical change; the powers of government and business; consumer and environmental protection; employment opportunities; privatization; Islamic economics; gender; the economic aspects of terrorism; and the effectiveness of economic sanctions. 805 Honors Seminar: Multiculturalism Prof. Amnon Rubinstein In addition to group discussions of readings on multiculturalism and related issues, students hear from a wide range of guest speakers in this seminar. Throughout the seminar, students learn how to evaluate debates and they prepare and present an analytical review of an academic debate of their choice. Paper 955, 956, 957, 958 Hebrew Ulpan Mr. Yuval Ben-Attia See General Elective Courses

28 Government Third Year International Affairs Cluster 4028 Politics of Developing Nations Dr. Isaac Kfir The objective of this course is to introduce students to the non-western world by looking at some major players and up-and-coming ones. The course is designed to provide students with historical and contemporary information to assist them in understanding what is taking place in the non-western world. The course is designed to appeal to those interested in understanding the complex world of international relations outside of the Euro-Atlantic bloc. It provides a foundation for those wishing to continue their education in the realm of international relations and political science and to those who wish to engage in NGO, IGO, governmental and journalism work Diplomacy and Negotiation in International Relations Dr. Lesley Terris The course surveys the roots of classical diplomacy and the evolution of diplomacy and negotiation in the management and resolution of international conflicts. It examines prominent theoretical approaches to diplomacy and negotiation (traditional, game, psychological and cultural theories) and discusses the emphases, advantages and drawbacks of the different approaches. Substantial attention is devoted to issues such as timing, power relations, trust and negotiation styles. The course encourages in-depth analysis of negotiation processes and assessment of the applicability of the concepts learned to historical and current cases. Students must submit a short research paper at the end of the course. 872 Strategic Intelligence Dr. Oded Eran The purpose of this course is to provide students with factual knowledge of the role of intelligence communities and their modus operandi in international relations, and within their respective polities, throughout the twentieth century and beyond. The lectures proceed from the most glaring cases of intelligence failures and successes in the history of the previous century, to observation of the effectiveness of the intelligence process through its various phases, such as collection, processing, analyzing and presentation to the decision makers. Attention also is given to a comparative analysis of intelligence organizations in democratic and non-democratic societies, as well as to the lessons that can be drawn from the experience of the Cold War regarding the impact of intelligence on national security

29 4066 Weapons of Mass Destruction Dr. Oded Brosh This course focuses on political, strategic and technological issues in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, especially nuclear weapons. The course examines the motives for proliferation: prestige, international standing, deterrence and domestic political priorities; the technological aspects that increase the complexity of restraining proliferation; and the prevalent approaches to limiting it. All these are at the top of the international agenda, that emphasizes the need to prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons by states with problematic regimes ( non-democratic, Axis of Evil, etc.), including Iran. 520 Russia: Politics and Foreign Policy Dr. Oded Eran This course focuses on post-soviet Russia, which since the implosion of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War has been striving to redefine its national identity and role in the international arena. Lectures deal with issues in Russian domestic politics, such as the new political structure and its dynamics as well as the transition from commandadministrative to free market economy and thes social, demographic and ecological pains this involves. Special attention is given to the new Russian foreign policy regarding its neighbors, the U.S., NATO and the European Union, as well as toward Southern Asia, China, the Far East and the Middle East. The course attempts to identify the internal roots of Russian foreign policy behavior. 384 Japan as a Political and Economic Power Prof. Ehud Harari This is an introductory course that provides basic knowledge of Japan s political history, government institutions, political behavior, state-society and state-market relations, as well as Japan s domestic and international policymaking processes. It is intended to present these aspects of Japan in comparative perspective. No prior academic background in either Japanese studies or political science is required. 533 Modern China: History, Politics and International Relations Prof. Aron Shai In this course, students learn about modern China from the Opium War to the present ( ). Emphasis is placed on China s relations with the great powers, as well as on internal developments which brought about the collapse of the traditional empire and the emergence of the People s Republic, headed by the Communist Party. The course analyzes the changes China went through under Mao Tse-Dong s leadership and tries to help

30 students understand the Open Door Policy. It is this policy which enables China to perform so well technologically and economically. 943 Seminar: Decision Making for Foreign Policy Prof. Alex Mintz How do leaders make foreign policy decisions? The study of decision making cuts across all social science disciplines with scholars such as Etzioni and Coleman in sociology, Friedman and Thaler in economics, Tversky and Kahneman in psychology, Simon in AI and computer science, and Allison and Steinbruner in political science devoting their careers to understanding how leaders, bureaucrats and/or consumers make decisions. This seminar examines the leading theories of political decision making (prospect theory, expected utility theory, cybernetic theory, bureaucratic politics and poly-heuristic theory) and their application to foreign policy decisions. It also introduces Applied Decision Analysis (ADA), an analytic procedure for explaining and forecasting leaders decisions. It shows how ADA can be utilized in the analysis of terrorists decisions. Students taking this seminar have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the Decision Mind software. Paper 4084 Seminar: The Military, National Security and Statesmanship Dr. Kobi Michael The course presents different theoretical perspectives for understanding the complex relationship between the political and military echelons in democratic countries and the influence of this relationship on domestic political processes, national security and international conflicts. A special emphasis is placed on the concept of civil control and its importance for democratic countries under security threats. In addition to discussing the current crisis in the American case following the latest developments in Iraq, the course focuses on Israel and the influential involvement of the security establishment in political processes and national security in Israel, especially during the Israeli-Palestinian Oslo agreement era. It tries to integrate theoretical background and political reality and offer an intellectual framework for critical evaluation of current developments involving interactions between political and security establishments in democratic countries. Paper 4097 Seminar: Non-State Actors in International Relations Conflicts Dr. Isaac Kfir Non-state actors have come to play a crucial role in international relations, impacting on politics, development, economics, crime, gender issues and the environment. The aim of the course is to explore and discuss the role and the impact of non-state actors in the twenty-first century by looking at some of the key players such as the International

31 Committee of the Red Cross and areas ranging from human rights to the environment to development. Conflict Resolution Cluster 529 Negotiation Strategy Adv. Moty Cristal The course offers a theoretical and practical analysis of processes in international negotiations. Students become acquainted with negotiation strategies, as well as common tactical moves in international negotiations. In addition, students learn to identify and map the various phases of negotiations and to plan and design international negotiation processes. The course includes a final simulation and interim negotiation exercises. 865 Cultural Perspectives of Conflict Management Dr. Deborah Heifetz-Yahav The course examines the vital role the expression of moral sentiments and cultural identity play in political conflict. Students discuss theories drawn from anthropology, sociology and culture studies to reframe relations of power and rethink strategies for conflict resolution and management. 876 Peacekeeping Operations Dr. Isaac Kfir There has been a boom in international intervention since the end of the Cold War. The course explores the growing discipline of peacekeeping, peace enforcing and peace-building, as well as the changes and problems encountered by peacekeepers as they endeavor to fulfill their mandate. The development of peacekeeping operations coupled with the events of 9/11 have meant that peacekeeping no longer resides solely within the U.N., as various regional organizations are assuming peacekeeping roles in their desire to maintain international peace and security and advance democracy and aid Nationalism, Ethnicity and International Conflict Prof. Benyamin Neuberger The seminar deals with definitions and theories relating to state and nation, nationalism and nation-state, ethnicity and patriotism. It also relates to historical, philosophical, sociological and psychological approaches to the study of nationalism and ethnicity. The role of language, culture, religion, territory and ideology in the rise and spread of nationalism are analyzed. Special attention is paid to the concept of national self-determination and its

32 impact since the French Revolution. The seminar focuses on the connection between nationalism and ethnicity and inter-state wars, civil wars, secessionism, irredenta, genocide and ethnic cleansing in the Balkans, the Middle East, South Asia and Africa Psychological Aspects of Conflict and Their Resolution Prof. Daniel Bar-Tal This course presents the psychological foundations for the understanding of the development and dynamics of conflicts as well as their resolution. Specifically, it describes the major psychological concepts and theories that enlighten the evolvement of conflicts and their escalation. It elaborates on the psychological barriers that prevent their resolution. Then the course elaborates on the psychological conditions that enable the resolution of conflicts. Finally, it suggests principles of successful negotiations that lead to peaceful resolution of a conflict. The course deals with conflicts on the inter-group level, but the contents also are applied to various other levels, including the interpersonal level Human Rights in Local and International Conflicts Dr. Leonard Hammer The goal of the course is to provide an overview of international humanitarian law and human-rights law. The focus of the course is on the basic principles of international humanitarian law and the manner in which these principles are applied (or not applied) in armed conflicts. The relationship between the two related bodies of law is discussed. Students consider cases from the International Criminal Tribunals of Yugoslavia and Rwanda and learn about the International Criminal Court. ples are given from the Israel-Palestinian conflict and the recent Lebanese conflict Seminar: Track-Two and Citizen Diplomacy Prof. Edy Kaufman The seminar is an intensive program within the field of alternative or appropriate dispute resolution (ADR), which is designed to provide multiple perspectives and experiential learning on ways to bring about conflict transformation and peace-building. The aim is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate the transformation of protracted ethnic, nationalist or religious conflicts, as well as conflicts over borders, water or other common-pool resources, using techniques of track-two or citizens diplomacy, into constructive processes of social change and sustainable peace. These techniques provide essential complements to official, track-one, diplomacy, especially for complex societal conflicts involving non-state actors. Paper

33 4097 Seminar: Non-State Actors in International Conflicts Dr. Isaac Kfir Non-state actors have come to play a crucial role in international relations, impacting on politics, development, economics, crime, gender issues and the environment. The aim of the course is to explore and discuss the role and the impact of non-state actors in the twenty-first century by looking at some of the key players such as the International Committee of the Red Cross and areas ranging from human rights to the environment to development. Middle East Cluster 880 Women in the Middle East Dr. Ruth Barzilai-Lumbroso The course introduces students to the feminist discourse in the Middle East. In doing so, it touches on various issues raised in contemporary scholarship on women of the region. These include such topics as: the secular feminist discourse; Islamic feminism; women and nationalism; women and political involvement; women and the family; women in the workplace; and the feminist critique of modernization in the Middle East. The course concentrates on developments in feminist discourse throughout the twentieth century and considers Arab, Turkish and Iranian women Iran: Politics and Islam Prof. David Menshari To be announced State and Politics in North Africa Dr. Bruce Maddy-Weitzman This course introduces students to the states and societies of North Africa, a unique subregion of the Greater Middle East. It examines the emergence of modern national identities and political entities (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya) in light of both the pre-colonial and colonial legacies and looks critically at the current challenges posed to the existing order by political Islam, globalization and the modern Berber identity movement

34 738 The Arab Minority in Israel Dr. Abigail Jacobson The aim of this course is to discuss the main issues regarding the complex and charged relations between the Jewish majority in the State of Israel and the Palestinian Arab minority in it. The course focuses on the Arab citizens of Israel their reality, unique status and challenges and does not deal with the Israel-Palestinian conflict in general. The course is divided into three parts. The first part (1-2 classes) is devoted to a theoretical discussion of the relations between majority and minority, while focusing on the Israeli case. The second part provides a historical overview of the relations between Jews and Arabs in Israel from 1948 to the al-aqsa Intifada. The third part is devoted to a discussion on specific topics regarding the relations between Jews and Arabs in the State of Israel. This part focuses mainly on the inherent tension between the definition of Israel as a Jewish democratic state and its implication on the relations between Jews and Arabs in the country. 874 Simulation: Middle East Crises Adv. Moty Cristal A crisis is defined as the point in time at which it must be decided whether an affair or course of action must go on, be modified or be terminated. Being able to deal with crises and manage them towards a peaceful resolution demands a unique combination of strategy and tactics. This course aims to provide students with basic analytical tools for crisis management and crisis negotiations. Students use scenario planning methodology while working in small groups in order to deal with crisis scenarios and simulations in the international arena. The scenarios vary from hostage situations to major economic crisis and natural disasters. Simulation 4112 Iraq: Society and Politics Dr. Noga Efrati The U.S.-led intervention in Iraq in 2003 has brought dramatic changes to this country. This course offers an historical perspective of recent events. It examines the way the Iraqi state was constructed by the British in the past and it explores the political, social and ideological developments that followed. Against this backdrop, sectarian, ethnic and religious tensions threatening to divide the country today are discussed as well as issues such as the artificiality of the state, tribalism and gender relations