Center for Near East Policy Research Panel Discussion July 24 on 'Palestinian National Authority Reality Vs. Perception' 7/18/2003
From: Dr. Mike Cohen of the Center For Near East Policy Research, 866-300-4739 or email: policy@mtc.org.il News Advisory: The Center for Near East Policy Research will present a panel discussion titled "The Palestinian National Authority -- Reality vs. Perception" on Thursday, July 24, from 8-11 a.m. at the National Press Club, 529 14th Street, Washington, D.C. Contact: Dr. Mike Cohen, senior fellow, Center For Near East Policy Research, 866-300-4739 or policy@mtc.org.il Program: 08:00-08:30 -- Registration 08:30-08:35 -- Introduction of Panel 08:35-08:45 -- Short Preview of "Empty Rooms: The Aftermath of Terror" a documentary by Emmy Award winning director Willy Lindwer 08:45-09:00 -- Dr. Avi Beker, secretary general, World Jewish Congress "UNRWA -- Perpetuating the Misery of Arab Refugees" 09:00-09:15 - Dr. Arnon Groiss, Center for Monitoring the Impact of Peace "Palestinian Authority School Books -- What Exactly Are They Teaching?" 09:15-09:30 - Dr. Gal Luft, founder & co-director, Institute for Analysis of Global Security "Training PA Armed Forces: A Civilian Police Force or an Army of Global Terror?" 09:30-10:15 - Q&A (followed by full-length airing of Empty Rooms: The Aftermath of Terror) Note To Press: All three speakers will be addressing the direct and indirect implication of these issues on the American taxpayer. ------ About The Center For Near East Policy Research Founded in 1986, the Center for Near East Policy Research studies produces and distributes academic materials illuminating fundamental and critical elements concerning the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The Center concentrates its work on the analysis and clarification of the basic historical, legal and strategic factors that lay stress on this complex and historically volatile region. |