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MIDDLE EAST 101 PART II | TUESDAY AUGUST 22 AS'AD ABUKAHLIL, Professor of Political Science, California State University, Stanislaus: Visiting Professor, U.C. Berkeley; Creator, Angry Arab News Service Web Site DAVID BIALE, Professor of Jewish History, U.C. Davis THOMAS DINE, Executive Director, Jewish Community Foundation FRED LAWSON, Professor of Government and Political Science, Mills College GLEN ROBINSON, Associate Professor of National Security Affairs, Naval Post-Graduate School Moderator TBA WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE - A TOWN HALL

E-mail this The conflicts erupting in the Middle East are rooted in deep-seated beliefs and views and ideas that stretch centuries back. How do we bring parties involved in the conflict to the table to set aside the past and look to the future? Where should the world community go from here to help ease tensions, stop the violence and open a dialogue? Our panelists come at the issue from many sides to help explore these issues.

5:30 p.m., Wine and cheese reception | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Program | Club office, 595 Market St., 2nd Floor, San Francisco | $12 for Members, $18 for Non-Members | Directions to The Club.