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In the Moment
The conversation continues after the Democracy and Disagreement session on Israel and Palestine. Featured speakers Salam Fayyad and Alon Tal talk with students, and session moderator Larry Diamond speaks with H&S Dean Debra Satz. Read more about the session and watch the recording.
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