Welcoming Address
Dr. Mahdi Abdul Hadi

Lectures and Discussions

Part I: Conceptual Frameworks

The State in the International System: Alternative Theoretical Frameworks
Dr. Rosemary Hollis

The Phenomenon of Globalization
Dr. Rosemary Hollis

The US and Canada in the International System
Dr. Rosemary Hollis

Defining the National Interest
Dr. Rosemary Hollis

Decision-Making Theory
Dr. Rosemary Hollis

Part II: The Political Systems of the US and Canada

The US Political System (I): Separation of Powers
Professor Shibley Telhami

The US Political System (II): Interest Groups, Lobbies and Public Opinion
Professor Shibley Telhami

The US Political System (III): Foreign Policy-Making – American Foreign Policy in the Middle East
Professor Shibley Telhami

Canada’s Political System: Foreign Policy Analysis
Ms. Dominique Jacquin-Berdal

Part III: The US, the Middle East and the Palestinians

The Historical Evolution of US Involvement in the Middle East
Dr. Michael Hudson

The US and the Middle East: The Policymaking Process
Dr. Michael Hudson

National (Security) Concerns for the US in the Middle East and the US:
Origins and Implications of their Special Relationship with Israel
Dr. Joseph Alpher

Instruments of American Policy in the Middle East: From Diplomacy to Intervention
Dr. Michael Hudson

The US & Canadian Relations/Roles in the Contemporary Middle East:
Weapons Proliferation, ‘Terrorism’, and the ‘Rogue State’ Phenomenon
Professor Shibley Telhami

Mediation: Camp David and Madrid
Dr. Mahdi Abdul Hadi

Mediation: Camp David and Madrid
Mamdouh Nofal

American Foreign Policy: A Case Study - The Question of Palestine
Dr. Cheryl A. Rubenberg

US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
HE Afif Safieh

The Palestinians and the US
Dr. Ziad Abu Amr

Part IV: Canada, the Middle East and the Palestinians

The Historical Evolution of Canadian Involvement in the Middle East
Dr. Rex Brynen

Canadian National Interests/Security Concerns in the Middle East
Dr. Rex Brynen

Canada and The Middle East Peace Process
Dr. Rex Brynen

Canada & The Palestinians
HE David Berger

Media Discussion
With Joel Greenberg and Paul Adams

Appendices

Simulation Exercise - Crisis in Iraq
Dr. Rosemary Hollis

Canadian Foreign Policy Simulation
Dr. Rex Brynen

Wrap-up Discussion and Essay Assignments

Appendix A: Lecture Program
Appendix B: Lecturers
Appendix C: Palestinian Participants
Appendix D: Reading Material