Meeting

Open to Debate: Is the Two-State Solution Still Viable?

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
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Speakers

Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, Council on Foreign Relations (arguing no)

Founding Director, Wasatia Academic Institute (arguing yes)

Special Envoy for Trade and Innovation, Israel; Former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem (arguing no)

William Davidson Distinguished Fellow and Counselor, Washington Institute for Near East Policy (arguing yes)

Presider

Moderator-in-Chief, Open to Debate

In a collaboration between CFR and Open to Debate, panelists debate whether or not the two-state solution is still a viable path for peace in the Middle East.

Open to Debate is the nation’s only nonpartisan, debate-driven media organization dedicated to bringing multiple viewpoints together for a constructive, balanced, respectful exchange of ideas. Open to Debate is a platform for intellectually curious and open-minded people to engage with others holding opposing views on complex issues.

Please note there is no virtual component to this meeting. The recording of this debate will be posted on the CFR and Open to Debate websites.

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