Dr. Ahmad Tibi will give a talk on the upcoming UN vote for Palestinian statehood.
Dr. Ahmad Tibi is an Arab-Israeli politician, leader of Ta'al (The Arab Movement for Renewal), and Deputy Speaker of the Knesset. Dr. Tibi also served as a political advisor to former Palestinian Authority President, Yasser Arafat.
Dr. Tibi will discuss the implications & possible impact of statehood on Palestinians in the diaspora, refugees, as well as Palestinians in Israel. He will address the issue of who will represent Palestinians and what role the existing political entities might play if statehood is achieved.
Moderated by Professor Rashid Khalidi.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT TIBI REGISTRATION
Thursday, 22 September 2011
6:30 PM
Room 1501, International Affairs Building
420 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10027
