What Is the Israel Lobby and What Does it Do?

Dr. Walter L. Hixson, historian, commentator, and former distinguished professor, University of Akron will provide an explanation of and historical analysis of the Israeli lobby in the US which he argues is the the largest, most well-funded and influential lobby acting on behalf of a foreign country in American history. His analysis stems from his work positing the connection of the two countries based on their characterization as “settler colonial nations”. This has created a special relationship between Israel and the US which has bolstered Israeli policies toward Palestinians.

This talk will be held at UMD in Montague Hall 80.