Sunday, May 3 | Tuesday, May 5
The top figures from the new U.S. administration and the newly formed government in Israel stand together at their first AIPAC Policy Conference since taking office, in demonstration of a steadfast commitment to the U.S.-Israel partnership.
Special Address
The United States and Europe share many of the same basic values, but often diverge on policy in the Middle East. This expert panel explains the origins of the American-European gap and gauges its impact on U.S. diplomacy and Israel's security. This session is also offered on Sunday from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
FeaturingEnergy policy underpins many of the most important challenges facing the United States today. This panel illuminates the inner workings of the global oil market and describes the geostrategic forces behind supply, demand and security of the world's most prized commodity. This session is also offered on Monday, 4:00-5:15 p.m.
FeaturingWhile the news out of the Middle East is often grim, there are signs that the United States can win popular support in the Islamic world. What can the new U.S. administration do to connect with the region's people and promote the interests and values of the United States? This session is also offered on Monday, 4:00-5:15 p.m.
FeaturingIranians will go to the polls in just over a month to elect their next president. Should we expect four more years of Ahmadinejad? Does it really matter who comes next? What does the future hold for the Islamic Republic's leadership, its people and its position in the world? This session is also offered on Monday, 4:00-5:15 p.m.
FeaturingSurrounded by hostile enemies, Israel has had to rely on its military to ensure its survival. A panel of leading defense experts assess what the IDF needs to succeed and how America can help. This session is also offered on Monday from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
FeaturingNew Delhi has emerged as a leading trading partner for Israel, and the two nations have embarked on a new era of military and intelligence cooperation. What does the future hold for Israel's relationship with one of the world's largest and most important democracies? This session is also offered on Monday from 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
FeaturingDecades of U.S.-Israel collaboration resulted in the deployment of Israel's Arrow missile defense shield. Learn how these two allies are working together to defend against the next generation of ballistic missiles and short-range rockets. This session is also offered on Monday, 4:00-5:15 p.m.
FeaturingThis Master Class explores the foundation of the Israeli political process, the various parties that can form coalitions and how those coalitions are formed. Participants also examine how decisions are made within a coalition government and discuss Israeli public opinion with regard to the electoral process. This session is also offered on Sunday, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
PresenterThis class examines one of the main causes for the Palestinians' failure to establish a state of their own and make peace with Israel: their leadership's tenacious insistence on establishing a Palestinian state that would replace the Jewish state, while repeatedly rejecting opportunities to create a Palestinian state that would live side-by-side with Israel. This session is also offered on Sunday, 11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
PresenterMake your commitment to AIPAC a permanent one through a gift in your estate. AIPAC's endowment team will be on hand to explore with you the various planned giving options (both charitable and non-charitable) available to benefit both you and AIPAC.
Energy policy underpins many of the most important challenges facing the United States today. This panel illuminates the inner workings of the global oil market and describes the geostrategic forces behind supply, demand and security of the world's most prized commodity. This session is also offered on Monday, 2:15-3:30 p.m.
FeaturingWhile the news out of the Middle East is often grim, there are signs that the United States can win popular support in the Islamic world. What can the new U.S. administration do to connect with the region's people and promote the interests and values of the United States? This session is also offered on Monday, 2:15-3:30 p.m.
FeaturingHizballah stockpiles its rockets, wields veto power over Lebanon's cabinet and takes its marching orders from Damascus and Tehran. Has Hizballah grown its base of support, what are the internal dynamics shaping Beirut, and how do these developments affect the state of Israel? This session is also offered on Sunday from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
FeaturingIranians will go to the polls in just over a month to elect their next president. Should we expect four more years of Ahmadinejad? Does it really matter who comes next? What does the future hold for the Islamic Republic's leadership, its people and its position in the world? This session is also offered on Monday, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
FeaturingRussia shields Iran from international sanctions, while China bolsters Iran's economy with investments and lucrative oil deals. How do Iran's growing ties with these nations undermine American interests and threaten our ally Israel? This session is also offered on Sunday from 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
FeaturingTwo leading members of Congress from opposite ends of the political spectrum explore the one uniting issue on Capitol Hill: American support for the state of Israel.
FeaturingToday, the pro-Israel movement is broader and more diverse than ever before. Christian leaders explain their support for the state of Israel.
FeaturingSurrounded by hostile enemies, Israel has had to rely on its military to ensure its survival. A panel of leading defense experts assess what the IDF needs to succeed and how America can help. This session is also offered on Monday from 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
FeaturingNew Delhi has emerged as a leading trading partner for Israel, and the two nations have embarked on a new era of military and intelligence cooperation. What does the future hold for Israel's relationship with one of the world's largest and most important democracies? This session is also offered on Monday from 2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
FeaturingDecades of U.S.-Israel collaboration resulted in the deployment of Israel's Arrow missile defense shield. Learn how these two allies are working together to defend against the next generation of ballistic missiles and short-range rockets. This session is also offered on Monday, 2:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
FeaturingThis Master Class will analyze the risks, incentives, obstacles and prospects associated with American and Israeli engagement of the Syrian regime. To what extent will past negotiations set parameters for future talks? What does Syria want? What can Israel expect? What does America hope to achieve? Prior to his return to AIPAC in 2002, the instructor of this class traveled to Syria numerous times, meeting with top Syrian officials on several occasions.
PresenterPro-Israel activists deal with tough questions all of the time, and this Master Class provides ways to answer them. If you have ever been confronted with one of THOSE questions and struggled to respond, then take a seat and take notes. This session will run again on Sunday from 1:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
PresenterMake your commitment to AIPAC a permanent one through a gift in your estate. AIPAC's endowment team will be on hand to explore with you the various planned giving options (both charitable and non-charitable) available to benefit both you and AIPAC.
In both houses of Congress, support for Israel remains one issue that transcends the partisan divide. The top voices from the Democratic and Republican parties in both the House and Senate join hundreds of their colleagues, leading policymakers and diplomats from around the globe in a celebration of the U.S.-Israel alliance.
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Register by 12 midnight P.S.T. on May 8 to receive your $200 discount for next year's Policy Conference, March 21-23.
Israeli drip irrigation technology revolutionized agriculture.
President Harry S. Truman receives a Torah from Israeli President Chaim Weizmann at the White House on May 25, 1948.
Be part of an elite group of political activists from all over America dedicated to strengthening the U.S.-Israel alliance.
