The Peace & Dialogue Leadership Initiative (PDLI) seeks to bridge the civil-military divide and offer top civilian & military students a unique opportunity to participate in a nuanced conversation about the US role in the Middle East, with a particular focus on Israeli-Palestinian relations, society, and culture. The capstone of the initiative is an annual ~10-day trip to Israel & the Palestinian territories.
Our Mission
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To provide students with the tools necessary to explore the U.S.-Israel relationship, the U.S. role in the Israeli-Palestinian relationship, and to examine the unique security challenges facing both the U.S. and her allies in the region,
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To provide an incisive look into Israeli and Palestinian society, culture, and politics,
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To foster civil-military understanding and dialogue,
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To convey a nuanced understanding of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the region as a whole by connecting high-level strategic dialogue with realities on the ground,
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To build a community on campus interested in engaging with and discussing these issues.
Our Mission
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Give students the tools to explore the U.S.-Israel relationship, the U.S. role in the Israeli-Palestinian relationship, and the challenges facing the U.S. & her allies in the region.
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Foster civil-military understanding and dialogue.
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Provide an incisive look into Israeli and Palestinian society, culture, and politics.
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Convey the nuances of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the region as a whole by connecting high-level dialogue with realities on the ground.
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Develop a strong community on campus and beyond interested in engaging with & discussing these issues.
