TICKETS £10 (plus booking fee)
Join author and expert Michael Scott-Baumann for an illuminating and timely conversation on one of the most enduring and contested conflicts of modern times.
As violence continues to escalate and global attention intensifies, questions about the origins, dynamics and future of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict feel more urgent than ever. Why has it proven so difficult to resolve? What are the human and political realities behind the headlines? And what are the wider implications for the Middle East and the world?
Drawing on his deeply researched and accessible work, Scott-Baumann traces the conflict’s roots from the late nineteenth century to the present, unpacking the forces that have shaped it and the reasons peace efforts have repeatedly faltered. At the heart of his approach is a powerful combination of clear political analysis and first-hand testimony from Israelis and Palestinians, bringing lived experience into conversation with history.
Exploring competing narratives, ongoing occupation, and cycles of violence and resistance, this event offers essential context for understanding the current moment - and what might come next.
The chair for this 'In Conversation' event is TBC
AUTHOR BIO
Michael Scott_Baumann is a graduate of Cambridge University and has an MA from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. He has thirty-five years’ experience as a teacher and lecturer in history.
Michael will also be signing copies of his book, Palestinians and Israelis: A Short History of Conflict, which will be available to purchase on the night. This event will take place upstairs in The Nightingale Room at The Grand Central Pub, Brighton. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access available at this venue.
DOORS OPEN : 19:00
TALK STARTS : 19:30
AUDIENCE Q&A : 20:30
BOOK SIGNING : 21:00