Atalia Omer
Keough School of Global Affairs
Professor of Religion, Conflict, and Peace Studies
- Religion, nationalism and peacebuilding
- Diasporas, conflict transformation and peace
- Multiculturalism, conflict transformation and justice
- Israel/Palestine
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Middle East Eye
Pro-Palestine activists welcome Congress resolution recognising Nakba
May 18, 2022
According to Atalia Omer, a professor of religion, conflict, and peace studies at the University of Notre Dame, the timing of Tlaib's resolution relates to a slow but clear shift in Congress.
Newsweek
Some Palestinians Temporarily Avoid Eviction in New Israeli Court Ruling
March 01, 2022
"The ruling merely calls for a delay of eviction for the benefit of further investigation of the case," University of Notre Dame professor Atalia Omer told Newsweek.
The New Arab
Why Ben & Jerry's decision presents a BDS dilemma for Israel
July 26, 2021
"Because of the visibility of this event, this nuance was introduced, which was communicated very clearly to the broader public," Atalia Omer, associate professor of religion, conflict, and peace studies at the University of Notre Dame, told The New Arab.
The New Arab
An awaking in Washington as pro-Palestine demonstrations and congressional support gain momentum
June 04, 2021
"It's definitely noticeable in numbers, but also in its sustained interest," Atalia Omer, professor of religion, conflict, and peace studies at the University of Notre Dame, told TNA.
Prince George Citizen
The tragedy of Israeli colonialism
May 26, 2021
I spoke to Atalia Omer, professor of religion, conflict and peace studies at the University of Notre Dame and a senior fellow in the Religion, Conflict, and Peace Initiative at Harvard Divinity School, about this shift, or illusion of a shift, and the history preceding it.
The New Arab
How Palestine and BDS became part of New York's mayoral race
May 25, 2021
“He wanted to play it safe, but he walked into a trap,” Atalia Omer, professor of religion, conflict, and peace studies at the University of Notre Dame, tells The New Arab.