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The Iranian Threat: What the Future Holds for Israel
June 16, 2009
Eran Lerman director, Israel/Middle East office, American Jewish Committee

The American Jewish Committee's (AJC) Director of the Israel/Middle East office Eran Lerman discusses that nation's perceived threats and future political challenges. Lerman is one of his nation's top strategic analysts on Israel, the Palestinians, Islamic fundamentalism, and the wider Middle East region. He is a regular op-ed contributor to Israeli and US newspapers. Judy Marx, executive director of the AJC Atlanta chapter, opens the event.

Culture & Identity | History | Politics & Public Affairs
Iran | Islam | Israel | Middle East | Palestine | Military & Warfare | Middle Eastern | Jewish | Muslim | Politics & Public Affairs
PBA
American Jewish Committee (Atlanta Chapter)
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