Public Talk: "Peace, politics, and plutonium: An Israeli Insider's look at the efforts to prevent a nuclear Iran and advance Mideast peace"

Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent and Analyst, The Jerusalem PostGil Hoffman is the chief political correspondent and analyst for The Jerusalem Post. Well-connected to Israeli and Palestinian leaders, Hoffman has interviewed every major figure across the Israeli political spectrum, has been interviewed by top media on six continents and is a regular analyst on CNN, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets.Called "The most optimistic man in Israel" by Israel Television, Hoffman's writing and TV appearances provide a behind the scenes look at the intrigue and humor in the Israeli political arena.Hoffman, who was raised in Chicago, graduated Magna Cum Laude from Northwestern University's School of Journalism and wrote for the Miami Herald and Arizona Republic before moving to Israel. A reserve soldier in the IDF Spokesman's Unit, he has lectured in seven countries and 36 US states. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife and two children.Sponsored by the University of Arizona Judaic StudiesCo-sponsored by CMES