The Conflict Studies Research Center organized a field tour to the city of Jerusalem for the students of the Arab American University and the students of The New School University, as part of the activities of the "International Postgraduate Studies" program for the summer of 2023.
The tour included an exploration of the contested geopolitical structures in Jerusalem, a visit to the Old City to understand the social and historical context and learn about the impact of the Jewish settlement on the Old City and on the Muslim and Christian Neighborhoods.
The students met a group of Jerusalemites and learned about their suffering as a result of their displacement from their homes in the Old City. They also learned about the structural symbols of the occupation and the barriers leading into the city as well as the community spaces under total control of the Israeli soldiers.
On behalf of The New School University, the Dean of Public Affairs, Dr. Mary Watsot and the Chair of the Department of Psychology Dr. Pantea Farvid participated in the tour with the students.
