The Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace was the first, and remains the largest, research institute in Israel and the Middle East to examine conflict resolution and propose peaceful solutions for the region.


The Truman Institute offers dynamic programs and activities to help foster understanding, discussion and debate on the challenges facing Israelis and Palestinians and the citizens of the developing world.

The New Mediterranean
A lecture by Prof. Giancarlo Elia Valori

Truman Fellows Weigh in on Iran Debate
See what Truman Fellows, Prof. Avraham Sela and Dr. Eitan Barak have to say about Israel and Iran.

New Israeli-Palestinian Opinion Poll March 2012
Chances for resuming talks between Israelis and Palestinians look slim at this point, with a majority of Israelis (68%) rejecting the Palestinian conditions to stop all constructio

East Asian Researchers Methodological Seminar
A yearly seminar for all East Asian scholars in Israel

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Prof. Elie Podeh, Truman Researcher speaking at the Changes in the Middle East Conference
Prof. Elie Podeh, Truman Researcher speaking at the Changes in the Middle East Conference
Abba Eban Conference Participants and the Eban Family
Abba Eban Conference Participants and the Eban Family
Latin American Journalists Seminar Participants 2011
Latin American Journalists Seminar Participants 2011
Amb. Yasser Reda, Amb. James B. Cunningham and Amb. Shalom Cohen shake hands in commemoration of the 30 years of Peace with Egypt
Amb. Yasser Reda, Amb. James B. Cunningham and Amb. Shalom Cohen shake hands in...
Truman Researchers working together
Truman Researchers working together
Prof. Steven Kaplan and HE Helawe Yosef, Ethiopian Ambassador to Israel
Prof. Steven Kaplan and HE Helawe Yosef, Ethiopian Ambassador to Israel
Amb. (ret.) William Brown, Former Truman Board Chair and Mrs. Barbara Mandel, Truman Board Member
Amb. (ret.) William Brown, Former Truman Board Chair and Mrs. Barbara Mandel, Truman...
Dr. Mohammed Shtayeh, President of Palestinian Economic Council
Dr. Mohammed Shtayeh, President of Palestinian Economic Council
MK Tzipi Livni and Ahmed Qureia (Abu Ala), top Palestinan Negotiator entering a symposium on past negotiations
MK Tzipi Livni and Ahmed Qureia (Abu Ala), top Palestinan Negotiator entering a symposium...
The 2011 Truman Peace Prize is awarded to Sir James Wolfensohn in New York City
The 2011 Truman Peace Prize is awarded to Sir James Wolfensohn in New York City
Prof. Menahem Ben Sasson, HU President shows He Sergey Mironov, Russian Ambassador the view from the Truman building
Prof. Menahem Ben Sasson, HU President shows He Sergey Mironov, Russian Ambassador the...
Dr. Arye Oded, Dr. Michal Ben Yaakov and Dr. Tal Shenhav at a conference on gender in the Middle East
Dr. Arye Oded, Dr. Michal Ben Yaakov and Dr. Tal Shenhav at a conference on gender in the...
MK Dan Meridor speaks on Transitions in the Middle East
MK Dan Meridor speaks on Transitions in the Middle East
Visiting University Presidents with Ms. Naama Shpeter, Truman Executive Director
Visiting University Presidents with Ms. Naama Shpeter, Truman Executive Director
Dr. Ludwig Spaenle, Bavarian Minister of Education and Church Affairs & Prof. Steven Kaplan
Dr. Ludwig Spaenle, Bavarian Minister of Education and Church Affairs & Prof. Steven...
Lt. Gen (res.) Uri Sagi speaking about his new book on Israeli-Syrian relations
Lt. Gen (res.) Uri Sagi speaking about his new book on Israeli-Syrian relations
Amb. Martin Indyk speaks at the 3rd Annual Middle East in Transition Conference
Amb. Martin Indyk speaks at the 3rd Annual Middle East in Transition Conference
The Truman Family
The Truman Family
The Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace
The Harry S. Truman Research Institute for the Advancement of Peace