Brown University votes against divestment from companies in Israel

Brown University has decided not to divest from companies with Israeli military ties, rejecting demands from student protestors. The university’s governing body voted against divestment, stating that Brown’s indirect exposure to these companies is minimal and not directly responsible for social harm. The decision has been criticized by the student-led Brown Divest Coalition as an act of cowardice. This is the first decision of its kind from an Ivy League institution since the Israel-Hamas war began one year ago. Other universities have faced similar pressure from students but have mostly dismissed calls for divestment. Experts are divided on the effectiveness of divestment as a strategy.