The Critical Study of Antizionism: A New Field | Andrew Pessin

The conversation between Andrew Pessin and Richard Landes delves into the academic capture by antizionist ideology, the ironies of Arab modernization, and the willful blindness of Western elites to Islamic supremacy. It explores the red-green alliance that tore through academia in the 21st century and the impact of supremacist Islam on academic fields. The conversation delves into the prevalence of anti-Zionism in academic circles and its impact on Jewish studies. It also explores the historical origins of antizionism and its connection to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion. The discussion highlights the need for scholarly examination and critique of antizionist ideology. Takeaways Academic capture by antizionist ideology Ironies of Arab modernization Willful blindness of Western elites to Islamic supremacy Prevalence of antizionism in academic circles Historical origins of antizionism and its connection to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion Chapters 00:00 The Academic Capture by antizionist Ideology 02:47 The Ironies of Arab Modernization 11:00 The Willful Blindness of Western Elites to Islamic Supremacy 32:22 Prevalence of antizionism in Academic Circles 36:34 Historical Origins of antizionism and Its Connection to the Protocols of the Elders of Zion