Avi Beker
Political Scientist and Academic
Born
1951
74 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Israel
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Contributed significantly to the fields of political science and academia. Served as a professor and held various academic positions in Israel, focusing on international relations, peace studies, and conflict resolution. Authored several books and articles, discussing the implications of political decisions in the Middle East and global contexts. Engaged in various conferences and discussions pertaining to peace in the region.
Authored 'The Language of Peace'
Served as a faculty member at several universities
Participated in international scholarly discussions
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