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After the summer wars of 2006 (Israel in Gaza, Israel vs. Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the ongoing war in Iraq), what are the new political dynamics in the Middle East? Rami Khouri is editor-at-large for the largest-circulation English-language newspaper in the Middle East, the Beirut Daily Star. His articles and commentaries are syndicated worldwide; he is a frequent guest on ABC’s Nightline, National Public Radio, and CNN.

He also serves as director of the Issam Fares Center for Public Policy and International Affairs at the American University of Beirut.

The Committee for a Just Peace in Israel and Palestine (CJPIP) is a community-based organization founded to develop and support activities that further the cause of peace and justice in Palestine/Israel. The 2006-07 Community Education and Dialog Series, running September 2006 through May 2007, will bring distinguished speakers and cultural events to Chicago-area audiences. See all planned events in this series. Series presenters will appear in Oak Park and elsewhere throughout the Chicago and suburban areas. Events are subject to change. Speakers do not necessarily represent the views of CJPIP.

Please support our work! In this ambitious program year, your financial support is critical to our success: your generous donation will enhance our ability to reach a broad public with these events. Donations may be mailed to CJPIP, P.O. Box 3667, Oak Park, IL 60303. If you wish your donation to be tax-deductible please make your check out to The Illinois Justice Foundation/CJPIP. Thank you.