A Guided Discussion with Dr. Samuel Edelman: Iran's Threat Goes Beyond Nuclear
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Course Description
After a brief update on the current Iranian international policies by Dr. Edelman, attendees will discuss and debate with Dr. Edelman the Iranian influence in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, the Gulf States, and Saudi Arabia. This threat goes far beyond just a nuclear threat.Opinions are bound to vary! The success of this new format hinges on the tolerance and mutual respect of each attendee. OLLI Boca is confident that participants will engage in the spirit of open-mindedness and civil debate.Course Info
- Time: 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
- Date: Thursday, October 21
- Location: Friedberg Auditorium, Lifelong Learning Building
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Fees:
Member - $50
Non-member - $65
One-time guest pass, Member or Non-member at the door - $65.
About the Instructor
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Samuel M. Edelman, Ph.D., is the former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the American Jewish University in Los Angeles. He has served as the executive director of Scholars for Peace in the Middle East. He is also an academic fellow for Israel Studies and Zionism at the University of Miami’s Miller Center for Judaic Studies. Dr. Edelman was also co-director and co-founder of the State of California Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, Human Rights and Tolerance. Edelman is also a frequent lecturer on world affairs issues for the high-end cruise ship industry.