Asher Kaufman

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May 14, 2025

For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Trump's whirlwind "business-oriented diplomacy" Gulf tour, and the widening rift with Netanyahu, FRANCE 24's Delano D'Souza welcomes Asher Kaufman, Director of Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and Professor of History and Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

December 10, 2024

Israel does have an interest in a stable Syrian government and state, Asher Kaufman, professor of History and Peace Studies at Notre Dame who focuses on Lebanon, Israel, and Syria, said in an email to the Post.

December 10, 2024

“It's clearly still not known who will lead Syria, but [Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, head of rebel group Hayat Tahrir al Sham, HTS] and his associates are speaking in a language that suggests that perhaps they will not harm Christians and other minorities,” said Asher Kaufman, a Middle East expert at the University of Notre Dame.

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November 26, 2024

We begin with the likelihood of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah expected to be announced soon by President Biden and President Macron of France once the Israeli Knesset has voted to approve the 60 day ceasefire involving Hezbollah retreating to the north and Israel retreating in the south of Lebanon. Joining us is Asher Kaufman, Director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and a professor of History and Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

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September 26, 2024

We begin with Israel calling up reservists as its military chief General Herzi Halevi tells his troops that they should prepare for a ground entry in Lebanon. Joining us to assess whether the pounding of Lebanon is a prelude to a wider war is Asher Kaufman, Director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and a professor of History and Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

September 26, 2024

Special interview with Prof. Asher Kaufman (Professor of History and Peace Studies, and director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame).

September 20, 2024

The University of Notre Dame professor talks to HuffPost about the signs of war along the border: "I don't see a clear strategy behind the explosions" that have only had the effect of plunging Lebanon "into an atmosphere of shock, trauma, anger, anxiety." 

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August 05, 2024

Tensions in the Middle East are escalating, Israel launched drones in southern Lebanon following a rocket attack in Israeli-occupied Golan Heights over the weekend. Israeli military believes Hezbollah is behind the attack, but the Iran-backed group denies the accusations. For more on this, KCBS Radio's Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas were joined by Asher Kaufman, Director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at University of Notre Dame.

August 05, 2024

Asher Kaufman is Professor of History and Peace Studies and the John M. Regan Jr. Director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, a leading global think tank for the study of violent conflict and peace strategies, at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana, USA.

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July 31, 2024

THE MIDDLE East is teetering at its most tumultuous point since the October 7 massacre last year which sparked a brutal war in Gaza, a regional expert has said. Professor Asher Kaufman told The Sun that Iran and its largest terror proxy Hezbollah could launch a double pronged attack against Israel after days of ratcheting tensions.

July 10, 2024

Asher Kaufman speaks to HuffPost about tensions along the Blue Line on the day the US is calling for a de-escalation: "None of the parties involved want a conflict, which would lead to Iran's involvement. The IDF has sent clear signals to Netanyahu. To lower the spirits, however, we need to move on to a ceasefire in Gaza, which unfortunately will not come soon."

February 06, 2024

By Asher Kaufman, director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, at the University of Notre Dame. 

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February 06, 2024

The Israel-Hamas war, which has led to two million displacements and almost 24,000 deaths, including 10,000 children, in Gaza. The conflict is set to continue for months, with Netanyahu vowing to fight until Hamas is completely destroyed, and its regional impact is expanding into other parts of the Middle East. Professor of History and Peace Studies at University of Notre Dame, Asher Kaufman, will help us understand where the raging conflict stands and where it will be headed.

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February 05, 2024

Then we look into the Biden administration’s sanctioning of 4 members of Israel’s settler movement, a move well-short of sanctioning the two rabid right wing members of Netanyahu’s government Smotrich and Ben Gvir. Joining us is Asher Kaufman, Director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and a professor of History and Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. 

October 24, 2023

By Asher Kaufman, Professor of History and Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame.

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October 23, 2023

Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has escalated attacks along the northern border of Israel with Lebanon, raising fears of an expanded conflict across the region. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has stated Hezbollah would be making the "mistake of its life" by choosing to fully enter the war. For more on this, KCBS Radio news anchor Eric Thomas spoke with Asher Kaufman, director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame.

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October 09, 2023

We begin with the intensifying war between Israel and Hamas as Israel cuts off fuel, water and food supplies to the Gaza Strip and assess the possibility of another front opening in the north as clashes with Hezbollah escalate. Joining us is Asher Kaufman, Director of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies and a professor of History and Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame. 

August 02, 2023

Asher Kaufman is a professor of history and peace studies, head of the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, USA.