Lecture Fabio Cristiano: The war on Gaza in context

On Wednesday 12 June Fabio Cristiano (Utrecht University) will be the first in the new Concerning War and Conflict Lecture Series. In ‘The War on Gaza in Context: Past and Future beyond Exceptionalism’, Cristiano will contextualise the ongoing war on Gaza within the broader Israel-Palestine context.

Exceptionalist discourses

Cristiano will delve into the conflict’s historical peculiarities, possible futures, and significance for the Palestinian cause.

Through an examination of the various forms of violence, from physical blockade to data violence, he problematises exceptionalist discourses about the ongoing war and discusses how Gaza informs novel understandings of violent conflict, knowledge production, and solidarity in Palestine and beyond.

New Concerning War and Conflict Lecture Series

In this first edition of the new Concerning War and Conflict lecture series, scholars from the field of Conflict Studies look at the case of Gaza through their particular analytical lenses. The aim is to provide analytical tools and share knowledge to support and inspire a broader audience of Utrecht University staff, students, and the general public to make sense of this case. 

The series is open to all. Please arrive promptly and spread the word. We strive to create an inclusive and constructive learning environment. For this reason, all those attending are required to respect the rules of the collective, which means that any form of hate speech, intimidation, and harassment are not welcome.