Henry Laurens
Henry Laurens is a prominent French historian specializing in contemporary Arab history, currently holding a chair at the Collège de France. His work often explores the complexities of Middle Eastern politics and the historical context of the region. Recently, he was in the news for his insights on France's traditional stance regarding the recognition of the State of Palestine, particularly in light of recent international tensions and humanitarian crises.
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Henry Laurens is the professor at the Collège de France who organized the controversial colloquium on Palestine.
Colloque sur la Palestine : enquête ouverte après des tags visant le Collège de France
France· 2025-11-21
Henry Laurens initiated the colloquium that was canceled.
Nathalie Heinich, sociologue : « Le programme du colloque annulé au Collège de France “La Palestine et l’Europe” constituait une offensive contre la science »France· 2025-11-14
Henry Laurens is the holder of the chair of contemporary history of the Arab world at the Collège de France.
Le colloque scientifique sur la Palestine connaît un succès inédit en ligneFrance· 2025-11-13Henry Laurens co-organized the colloquium on Palestine that was initially canceled due to controversy.
Le colloque sur la Palestine annulé par le Collège de France finalement organisé dans un autre lieuFrance· 2025-11-12
Henry Laurens co-organized the conference titled 'La Palestine et l’Europe'.
Le Collège de France annule un colloque sur la Palestine « en réaction à la polémique entourant » l’événementFrance· 2025-11-09Henry Laurens is a professor at the Collège de France and holds the chair of contemporary history of the Arab world.
Henry Laurens, historien : « La politique française s’est construite sur le principe d’une solution à deux Etats »France· 2025-07-25