Remarks at the University of Jordan Speech by Ziad Asali at University of Jordan - March 30, 2008 - 12:00am The last few years have witnessed a significant development in US foreign policy regarding the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. In addition to the longstanding strategic US commitment to Israel, the creation of a Palestinian state has now become a constant in the definition of US interests in the Middle East. While previous Administrations have embarked on peace making since the early 90’s, it was only recently recognized that a Palestinian state is not only desirable but necessary. » Read more

Palestine-Israel Peace Process Speech by Ziad Asali at World Affairs Councils of America - February 2, 2007 - 1:00am The Palestine/Israel conflict has been a defining feature of the global political landscape for decades. Its resolution would present a major challenge to the status quo and those who benefit from it. It also would badly damage the careers of the legions of Middle East experts the world over. » Read more

Educating the Gap Speech by Ziad Asali at Columbia University - April 20, 2007 - 12:00am The following speech was given as part of a “Night of Arab-American Culture, Identity, and Solidarity’ at Columbia University. The event was sponsored by the Arab Students Association at Columbia University, the Young Arab Leaders Association at the Columbia Business School, the Rutgers University Palestinian American Organization, and United Arabs at New York University. » Read more