Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Plan for Gaza: An Open Forum

The Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding in partnership with the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies hosts a special forum featuring Dr. Annelle Sheline (Quincy Institute), Dr. Josh Ruebner (IMEU Policy Project), Matt Duss (Center for International Policy), and Dr. Nader Hashemi (ACMCU), entitled “Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing Plan for Gaza: An Open Forum” on February 18th at 4PM in Copley Formal Lounge & on YouTube.

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2025 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm EST | Copley Formal Lounge
YouTube Livestream: https://youtube.com/live/1RWxyyUPqe4?feature=share

Event Description

Donald Trump’s plan to establish U.S. “ownership” over and “clean out” Gaza has prompted global condemnation and outrage, with many alleging the plan is nothing less than ethnic cleansing. While Trump’s team initially tried to walk back his comments, he has since doubled-down and reiterated that Gaza “would be turned over to the United States by Israel at the conclusion of the fighting” and that Palestinians would be “resettled” elsewhere. This expert panel will discuss and analyze this disturbing development. Join us for a sober reflection and discussion on what Trump’s plan for ethnic cleansing for Gaza means for Palestinians, the region at large, and the very foundations of the international order.

Panelists

Annelle Sheline, PhD, is a research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a think tank dedicated to advocating for a less militaristic U.S. foreign policy, and an adjunct lecturer at Georgetown University.

Matt Duss is the executive vice-president of Center for International Policy and former foreign policy advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and former president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace.

Josh Ruebner, Ph.D., is an adjunct lecturer in justice and peace studies at Georgetown University and policy director of the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project.

Nader Hashemi, Ph.D., is the Director of the Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding and an Associate Professor of Middle East and Islamic Politics at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University.

RSVP here for In-Person, Use YouTube Link for Livestream