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David Newman is Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Originally from the UK, Newman immigrated to Israel in 1982 and has been with Ben-Gurion University since 1987, first as a faculty member in the Department of Geography and later (from 1997) as the founder and first chairperson of the Department of Politics and Government. His degrees are from the University of London and the University of Durham, both in the UK.

Since 1998, Newman has been the chief editor of The International Journal, Geopolitics, a quarterly academic peer-reviewed journal published by Taylor & Francis. Newman teaches political geography. His research and publications focus on the territorial dimensions of ethnic conflict and the contemporary significance and functions of borders.

In recent years he has also been involved in the public debate concerning the role of politics in science and the nature of academic freedom. He has been involved in peace-related activities for the past 30 years.

Recent articles by: David Newman

Borderline Views: The UCU, Zionism and anti-Semitism It would be advisable for this latest round of blood letting to cease and for both sides to re-examine the ways in which they do business. By DAVID NEWMAN

Cutting higher education to the bone Borderline views: Last week, all of Israel’s universities had a two-hour cessation of studies in protest against the planned cuts. By DAVID NEWMAN

The Zionist Federation policy of exclusion Borderline Views: The Zionist federation is not an organization which takes cue from any single Zionist movement or from any government. By DAVID NEWMAN

Borderline Views: Why we need electoral reform Israel should do justice to its open democratic system with real structural and constitutional reform. By DAVID NEWMAN

Borderline views: The Ariel own goal At its annual meeting in Jerusalem, The Jewish Agency discusses the growing problem of anti-Israel delegitimization throughout the world. By DAVID NEWMAN

Borderline Views: A new water policy for Israel We should be thankful for the daily rise of the water levels in the Kinneret and, at the same time, should demand a new and comprehensive water policy for the country. By DAVID NEWMAN

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