CSCR Conference – Shaping Societies: The Role of Victimhood in Conflict and Cooperation

30 May 2024

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We are excited to extend an invitation to our upcoming conference, "Shaping Societies: The Role of Victimhood in Conflict and Cooperation," hosted by the Center for the Study of Conflicts and their Resolution (CSCR).

Date: June 18th, 2024
Time: 09:00 – 13:45 (UTC+3)
Venue: Naftali Building, Room 021, Tel Aviv University

We are proud to announce a diverse list of distinguished speakers both online and in person. Although we hope to welcome as many of you as possible here at TAU, we will also stream the conference on Zoom and YouTube for those who cannot attend.

As a research center dedicated to advancing the understanding of conflict dynamics and seeking innovative approaches to their resolution, we are keen on bringing together distinguished experts to contribute to the success of our event.

Given the current security situation, we remain cautious and will adhere to directives from the Home Front Command and Tel Aviv University administration. Should circumstances change, we will transition the conference to Zoom; however, our primary goal is to hold the conference in person at the Naftali building.

We strongly encourage you to register HERE. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues, students, and anyone who may find this event relevant. We look forward to a diverse audience joining us in exploring the nexus of victimhood, conflict, and cooperation.

The conference will be broadcasted on Zoom HERE.

Thank you for considering our invitation, and we hope to see you soon, in person or online.

Best regards,

Dmitry Yakushkin
Director, CSCR
dyakushkin@tauex.tau.ac.il

Max Goetz
Researcher, CSCR
cscr@tauex.tau.ac.il

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Agenda:

09:00 – 09:15 Gathering

09:15 – 09:30 Opening Remarks
Dmitry Yakushkin, Director of the Center for the Study of Conflicts and their Resolution

09:30 – 10:45 Panel 1: Victimization and Violence: Understanding Perceptions of Self and Other in Political Conflicts
Moderator: Max Goetz, PhD Candidate, Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program, TAU; Researcher at CSCR
Participants:

Prof. Arie Nadler, Emeritus in the School of Psychological Science, Tel Aviv University
Keren Sharvit, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, Haifa University

10:45 – 11:00 Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:00 Panel 2: From Past to Present: The Enduring Effects of Collective Memories and Victimhood on Peace
Moderator: Dmitry Yakushkin, Director, CSCR
Participants:

Gilad Hirschberger, PhD, Vice Dean, Baruch Ivcher School of Psychology, Reichman University
Nimrod Rosler, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Head of the International Program in Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Tel Aviv University

12:00 – 12:15
Coffee Break

12:15 – 13:15 Panel 3: Balancing Act: Navigating Competition and Compassion in Victimhood
Moderator: Max Goetz, PhD Candidate, Conflict Resolution and Mediation Program, TAU; Researcher at CSCR
Participants: