“Contemporary Issues in Israeli Politics”
Doron Shultziner, Upper-Level Seminar, Emory University, Spring 2008
This colloquium looks at developments in Israeli politics, society and constitutional arrangements from the 1990s until present day. The main topics are the changing agenda and nature of the Israeli politics, the role of the Israeli Supreme Court in shaping political realities, new dimensions of political extremism, gender politics, and interest groups. A relevant historic review about each topic precedes each topic and provides understanding of Israeli politics, society and law along specific topics. No previous knowledge of Israel is required.
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