But Pipes and others say that misses the point: It's not the number of professors studying Israel versus other areas, but the political orientation the professors bring to the classroom that matters.
"I'm not interested in having Israel studies; I'm interested in having balance in Israel studies," Pipes says. "Where it counts - diversity of opinion - it's locked down and it's one outlook."
Bingo, we have a winner.
Deena Shanker Gets an attaboy
ATTABOY!
As well as who pays them. In many cases these departments are Saudi funded.