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Mar 2023
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Episode 20 - The Palestine Blindspot in ...

MIDDLE EAST LAW & GOVERNANCE PODCAST
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In this episode, we speak with Dana and Diana about the recent special issue in MELG focusing on recentering society in the study of Palestinian politics. We discuss what the post-Oslo period looks like, how resistance is changing, and where research on Palestine could develop. You can check out the special issue we are discussing on the Brill website: htt ... Show More
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