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Policy Conference 2008 Program


Monday, June 2 | Tuesday, June 3 | Wednesday, June 4

For information on press coverage of AIPAC Policy Conference 2008 and to obtain a schedule of conference events open to media, please click here or email pcpress@aipac.org.

June 02, 2008

9:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Opening Plenary

Featuring
  • The Honorable John McCain (R-AZ)
    Republican Presidential Candidate, United States Senate
Panelists
  • The Honorable Howard Berman (D-CA)
    Chairman, House Committee on Foreign Affairs, United States House of Representatives
  • Ms. Elizabeth Cheney
    Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near East Affairs, United States Department of State
  • Ambassador Dennis Ross
    Counselor and Ziegler Distinguished Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
  • The Honorable Ephraim Sneh
    Former Deputy Defense Minister, Member of Knesset, Labor
Moderator
  • Mr. Dan Senor
    Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies, Council on Foreign Relations

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM

Breakout Sessions Track I

 

Briefing Theater - Is Israel a Strategic Asset to America or a Dangerous Liability?

In this state-of-the-art multimedia presentation, one of AIPAC's leading security experts explores the evolution of the U.S.-Israel strategic relationship and why Israel continues to be an asset to America.

Featuring
  • Ambassador Brad Gordon
    Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
 

Briefing Theater - Jerusalem: Whose City Is It Anyway?

Jerusalem is treasured by the world's three great monotheistic religions, but the Holy City's Jewish connection and centrality to Israel's identity is unique. Through the power of multimedia, depart on a walking tour that unearths Jerusalem's Jewish history and forecasts its future.

Featuring
  • Mr. Tom Sawicki
    Director of Programming, Jerusalem Office, AIPAC
 

Briefing Theater - The U.S.-Israel Relationship: Does America Really Benefit?

In this one-of-a-kind multimedia production one of AIPAC's top lobbyists provides an insider's perspectives on how the U.S.-Israel alliance is built and where it is headed.

Featuring
  • Mr. Charles Perkins
    Assistant Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
 

Middle East Spotlight - Breaking the Habit: Can U.S.-Israel Cooperation Reduce Our Oil Dependence?

A panel of leading experts discusses the security risks posed by America's dependence on oil and how U.S.-Israel cooperation can change the equation.

Featuring
  • Mr. Jonathan Baron
    Founder and Principal, Baron Communiations, LLC
  • Mr. Michael Granoff
    Head of Oil Independence Policies, Project Better Place
  • The Honorable John Mizroch
    Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, United States Department of Energy
  • Dr. Robert Zubrin
    Author, Energy Victory: Winning the War by Breaking Free of Oil
 

Middle East Spotlight - Challenges and Opportunities: Building a Base of Pro-Israel Support in Europe

Europe is an increasingly important player on issues affecting Israel and the Middle East. What will it take for the nascent pro-Israel movement in Europe to make an impact?

Featuring
  • Mr. Jeremy Newmark
    Chief Executive, The Jewish Leadership Council, United Kingdom
  • Mr. Stephen Schneider
    Executive Director, Global Leadership Institute for Public Affairs
  • Mr. Benjamin Weinthal
    Correspondent, Jerusalem Post, Germany
 

Middle East Spotlight - Credit Crunch: Can Cutting the Money Cripple Iran?

Could a financial full court press by America and the world be enough to block Iran's nuclear aspirations?

Featuring
  • The Honorable Ted Deutch (D-FL)
    Florida State Senate
  • Dr. Matthew Levitt
    Director, Stein Program on Terrorism, Intelligence and Policy, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
  • The Honorable Brad Sherman (D-CA)
    Member, Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia, United States House of Representatives
 

Middle East Spotlight - Double Trouble: The Hamas-Hizballah Connection

Sunni Hamas and Shiite Hizballah may have their differences, but they share terror tactics, Iran's patronage and the goal of destroying Israel. How deep do their ties run and what can be done to stop them?

Featuring
  • Mr. Avi Jorisch
    Executive Director, Illicit Finance Group
  • Ms. Leah Odinec
    Assistant Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
  • Mr. Bret Stephens
    Foreign Affairs Columnist and Editorial Board Member, The Wall Street Journal
 

Middle East Spotlight - Global Players: The Impact of Russia, China and Europe on American Foreign Policy

At the U.N. and around the world, these countries are both helping and hindering U.S. goals. How will these key nations influence U.S. Middle East policy in the years to come?

Featuring
  • Dr. Jonathan Adelman
    Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver
  • Dr. Ariel Cohen
    Senior Research Fellow, The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies, The Heritage Foundation
  • Mr. Stephen Rademaker
    Former Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, United States Department of State
 

Middle East Spotlight - Inside Islam: Can the West Overcome the Extremists and Reach Moderate Muslims?

Examine the origins and divisions within radical Islam. What can be done to nurture ties with Muslims who are willing to coexist with the Western world?

Featuring
  • Mr. Daniel Benjamin
    Director, Center on the United States and Europe, Brookings Institution
  • Dr. Martin Kramer
    Wexler-Frommer Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy; Adelson Institute for Strategic Studies, Shalem Center
  • Dr. Walid Phares
    Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 

Middle East Spotlight - Israel’s Northern Neighbors: Syria, Lebanon and Their Evolving Role in the Middle East

A panel of top experts assesses where Syria is heading and discusses why the struggle for Lebanon could have far-reaching consequences throughout the Middle East.

Featuring
  • Mr. Tony Badran
    Research Fellow, Levant, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
  • The Honorable Eliot Engel (D-NY)
    Member, Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia, United States House of Representatives
  • Mr. David Schenker
    Director, Program on Arab Politics, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
 

Middle East Spotlight - Prospects for Peace: Can the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Be Resolved?

Are the Israelis and Palestinians tantalizingly close to a peace agreement or further from it than ever?

Featuring
  • Dr. Tal Becker
    Policy Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel
  • Mr. David Makovsky
    Director, Project on the Middle East Peace Process, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
  • Professor Kenneth Stein
    Director, Institute for the Study of Modern Israel, Emory University
 

Middle East Spotlight - Saudi Arabia's Identity Crisis

American ally, producer of September 11 hijackers, top exporter of radical Islam. Will the real Saudi Arabia please stand up?

Featuring
  • Dr. Joshua Teitelbaum
    Senior Fellow, Moshe Dayan Center for Middle East Studies, Tel Aviv University; Visting Associate Professor, Stanford University
  • Ambassador Edward Walker, Jr.
    Adjunct Scholar, Middle East Institute; Christian A. Johnson Distinguished Professor in Global and Political Theory, Hamilton University
 

Middle East Spotlight - Shifting Sands: The Changing Landscape of Today's Middle East

From the Mediterranean shores of the Maghreb to the caverns of the Caucasus, new players are shaping today's greater Middle East. Three of America’s most renowned foreign policy experts delve into the issues that are reshaping the contours of the Arab and Muslim worlds.

Featuring
  • Ambassador Marc Ginsberg
    Former Ambassador to Morocco, APCO Worldwide
  • Ms. Danielle Pletka
    Vice President, Defense and Foreign Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute
  • Dr. Robert Satloff
    Executive Director, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
 

Middle East Spotlight - Terror in Our Backyard: The Reach of Radicals Operating in America

Open societies are proving to be increasingly fertile ground for terrorist groups. How extensive is the U.S.-based terrorist network and how are these groups exploiting our freedoms to advance their destructive agendas?

Featuring
  • Mr. Steven Emerson
    Director, The Investigative Project
  • Mr. Jonathan Schanzer
    Director of Policy, Jewish Policy Forum
 

Middle East Spotlight - War in the Skies: America and Israel's Efforts to Build a Missile Defense

As the range of ballistic missiles extends, U.S.-Israeli cooperation on a shield has grown more intense - and essential. What has already been accomplished, and what must be done in order to keep both countries safe?

Featuring
  • The Honorable Trent Franks (R-AZ)
    Member, Armed Forces Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, United States House of Representatives
  • The Honorable Jane Harman (D-CA)
    Member, Committee on Homeland Security, United States House of Representatives
  • Mr. Arieh Herzog
    Head of Israel's Missile Defense Program
 

Middle East Spotlight - What Does Iran Really Want?

A nuclear-hungry Iran is expanding its support for terrorist groups and making clear its ambitions to lead the Muslim world. How dangerous is Iran, and what can we do about it?

Featuring
  • Mr. Ilan Berman
    Vice President for Policy, American Foreign Policy Council
  • Dr. Patrick Clawson
    Deputy Director for Research, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
  • Ms. Sima Shine
    Former Head of Research Division, Prime Minister's Office, Israel
 

Middle East Spotlight - Who's the Boss? The Future of Palestinian Leadership

Hamas holds Gaza and Palestinian infighting is raging. What are the prospects for a stable, peaceful Palestinian government?

Featuring
  • Mr. Avi Issacharoff
    Middle East Correspondent, Ha'aretz
  • Dr. Khalil Shikaki
    Director, Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research
  • The Honorable Ephraim Sneh
    Former Deputy Defense Minister, Member of Knesset, Labor
 

Politics & Activism - Campaign Insider: A Review of the Races and Faces Shaping the '08 Elections

An exclusive off-the-record briefing by a senior AIPAC political expert who explores an election that could reshape American policy toward the Middle East.

Featuring
  • Mr. Robert Bassin
    National Political Director, AIPAC

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

Breakout Sessions Track II

 

Briefing Theater - Is Israel a Strategic Asset to America or a Dangerous Liability?

In this state-of-the-art multimedia presentation, one of AIPAC's leading security experts explores the evolution of the U.S.-Israel strategic relationship and why Israel continues to be an asset to America.

Featuring
  • Ambassador Brad Gordon
    Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
 

Briefing Theater - Jerusalem: Whose City Is It Anyway?

Jerusalem is treasured by the world's three great monotheistic religions, but the Holy City's Jewish connection and centrality to Israel's identity is unique. Through the power of multimedia, depart on a walking tour that unearths Jerusalem's Jewish history and forecasts its future.

Featuring
  • Mr. Tom Sawicki
    Director of Programming, Jerusalem Office, AIPAC
 

Briefing Theater - The U.S.-Israel Relationship: Does America Really Benefit?

In this one-of-a-kind multimedia production one of AIPAC's top lobbyists provides an insider's perspectives on how the U.S.-Israel alliance is built and where it is headed.

Featuring
  • Mr. Charles Perkins
    Assistant Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
 

Middle East Spotlight - Breaking the Habit: Can U.S.-Israel Cooperation Reduce Our Oil Dependence?

A panel of leading experts discusses the security risks posed by America's dependence on oil and how U.S.-Israel cooperation can change the equation.

Featuring
  • Mr. Michael Granoff
    Head of Oil Independence Policies, Project Better Place
  • The Honorable John Mizroch
    Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, United States Department of Energy
  • Mr. Bini Zomer
    Deputy Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
  • Dr. Robert Zubrin
    Author, Energy Victory: Winning the War by Breaking Free of Oil
 

Middle East Spotlight - Challenges and Opportunities: Building a Base of Pro-Israel Support in Europe

Europe is an increasingly important player on issues affecting Israel and the Middle East. What will it take for the nascent pro-Israel movement in Europe to make an impact?

Featuring
  • Mr. Jeremy Newmark
    Chief Executive, The Jewish Leadership Council, United Kingdom
  • Mr. Stephen Schneider
    Executive Director, Global Leadership Institute for Public Affairs
  • Mr. Benjamin Weinthal
    Correspondent, Jerusalem Post, Germany
 

Middle East Spotlight - Credit Crunch: Can Cutting the Money Cripple Iran?

Could a financial full court press by America and the world be enough to block Iran's nuclear aspirations?

Featuring
  • The Honorable Ted Deutch (D-FL)
    Florida State Senate
  • Dr. Matthew Levitt
    Director, Stein Program on Terrorism, Intelligence and Policy, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
  • The Honorable Brad Sherman (D-CA)
    Member, Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia, United States House of Representatives
 

Middle East Spotlight - Double Trouble: The Hamas-Hizballah Connection

Sunni Hamas and Shiite Hizballah may have their differences, but they share terror tactics, Iran's patronage and the goal of destroying Israel. How deep do their ties run and what can be done to stop them?

Featuring
  • Mr. Avi Jorisch
    Executive Director, Illicit Finance Group
  • Ms. Leah Odinec
    Assistant Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
  • Mr. Bret Stephens
    Foreign Affairs Columnist and Editorial Board Member, The Wall Street Journal
 

Middle East Spotlight - Global Players: The Impact of Russia, China and Europe on American Foreign Policy

At the U.N. and around the world, these countries are both helping and hindering U.S. goals. How will these key nations influence U.S. Middle East policy in the years to come?

Featuring
  • Dr. Jonathan Adelman
    Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, University of Denver
  • Dr. Ariel Cohen
    Senior Research Fellow, The Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for International Studies, The Heritage Foundation
  • Mr. Stephen Rademaker
    Former Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, United States Department of State
 

Middle East Spotlight - Inside Islam: Can the West Overcome the Extremists and Reach Moderate Muslims?

Examine the origins and divisions within radical Islam. What can be done to nurture ties with Muslims who are willing to coexist with the Western world?

Featuring
  • Mr. Daniel Benjamin
    Director, Center on the United States and Europe, Brookings Institution
  • Dr. Martin Kramer
    Wexler-Frommer Fellow, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy; Adelson Institute for Strategic Studies, Shalem Center
  • Dr. Walid Phares
    Senior Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
 

Middle East Spotlight - Israel’s Northern Neighbors: Syria, Lebanon and Their Evolving Role in the Middle East

A panel of top experts assesses where Syria is heading and discusses why the struggle for Lebanon could have far-reaching consequences throughout the Middle East.

Featuring
  • Mr. Tony Badran
    Research Fellow, Levant, Foundation for Defense of Democracies
  • The Honorable Eliot Engel (D-NY)
    Member, Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia, United States House of Representatives
  • Mr. David Schenker
    Director, Program on Arab Politics, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
 

Middle East Spotlight - Prospects for Peace: Can the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Be Resolved?

Are the Israelis and Palestinians tantalizingly close to a peace agreement or further from it than ever?

Featuring
  • Dr. Tal Becker
    Policy Advisor to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Israel
  • Mr. David Makovsky
    Director, Project on the Middle East Peace Process, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
  • Professor Kenneth Stein
    Director, Institute for the Study of Modern Israel, Emory University
 

Middle East Spotlight - Saudi Arabia's Identity Crisis

American ally, producer of September 11 hijackers, top exporter of radical Islam. Will the real Saudi Arabia please stand up?

Featuring
  • Dr. Joshua Teitelbaum
    Senior Fellow, Moshe Dayan Center for Middle East Studies, Tel Aviv University; Visting Associate Professor, Stanford University
  • Ambassador Edward Walker, Jr.
    Adjunct Scholar, Middle East Institute; Christian A. Johnson Distinguished Professor in Global and Political Theory, Hamilton University
 

Middle East Spotlight - Shifting Sands: The Emerging Landscape of Today’s Middle East

From the Mediterranean shores of the Maghreb to the caverns of the Caucasus, new players are shaping today's greater Middle East. Three of America’s most renowned foreign policy experts delve into the issues that are reshaping the contours of the Arab and Muslim worlds.

Featuring
  • Dr. Shai Feldman
    Director, Crown Center for Middle East Studies, Brandeis University
  • Ambassador Marc Ginsberg
    Former Ambassador to Morocco, APCO Worldwide
  • Ms. Danielle Pletka
    Vice President, Defense and Foreign Policy Studies, American Enterprise Institute
 

Middle East Spotlight - Terror in Our Backyard: The Reach of Radicals Operating in America

Open societies are proving to be increasingly fertile ground for terrorist groups. How extensive is the U.S.-based terrorist network and how are these groups exploiting our freedoms to advance their destructive agendas?

Featuring
  • Mr. Steven Emerson
    Director, The Investigative Project
  • Mr. Jonathan Schanzer
    Director of Policy, Jewish Policy Forum
 

Middle East Spotlight - War in the Skies: America and Israel's Efforts to Build a Missile Defense

As the range of ballistic missiles extends, U.S.-Israeli cooperation on a shield has grown more intense - and essential. What has already been accomplished, and what must be done in order to keep both countries safe?

Featuring
  • The Honorable Trent Franks (R-AZ)
    Member, Armed Forces Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, United States House of Representatives
  • Mr. Arieh Herzog
    Head of Israel's Missile Defense Program
  • Mr. Jeff Kuhnreich
    Deputy Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
 

Middle East Spotlight - What Does Iran Really Want?

A nuclear-hungry Iran is expanding its support for terrorist groups and making clear its ambitions to lead the Muslim world. How dangerous is Iran, and what can we do about it?

Featuring
  • Mr. Ilan Berman
    Vice President for Policy, American Foreign Policy Council
  • Dr. Patrick Clawson
    Deputy Director for Research, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
  • Ms. Sima Shine
    Former Head of Research Division, Prime Minister's Office, Israel
 

Middle East Spotlight - Who's the Boss? The Future of Palestinian Leadership

Hamas holds Gaza and Palestinian infighting is raging. What are the prospects for a stable, peaceful Palestinian government?

Featuring
  • Mr. Avi Issacharoff
    Middle East Correspondent, Ha'aretz
  • Dr. Khalil Shikaki
    Director, Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research
  • The Honorable Ephraim Sneh
    Former Deputy Defense Minister, Member of Knesset, Labor

3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Breakout Sessions Track III

 

Briefing Theater - Is Israel a Strategic Asset to America or a Dangerous Liability?

In this state-of-the-art multimedia presentation, one of AIPAC's leading security experts explores the evolution of the U.S.-Israel strategic relationship and why Israel continues to be an asset to America.

Featuring
  • Mr. Rob Levinson
    Assistant Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
 

Briefing Theater - Jerusalem: Whose City Is It Anyway?

Jerusalem is treasured by the world's three great monotheistic religions, but the Holy City's Jewish connection and centrality to Israel's identity is unique. Through the power of multimedia, depart on a walking tour that unearths Jerusalem's Jewish history and forecasts its future.

Featuring
  • Mr. Tom Sawicki
    Director of Programming, Jerusalem Office, AIPAC
 

Briefing Theater - The U.S.-Israel Relationship: Is It Worth It for America?

In this one-of-a-kind multimedia production one of AIPAC's top lobbyists provides an insider's perspectives on how the U.S.-Israel alliance is built and where it is headed.

Featuring
  • Mr. David Gillette
    Deputy Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
 

Politics & Activism - Blocking the Bomb: How Divestment Efforts Are Helping Prevent a Nuclear Iran

Across the country, local and state-level efforts are underway to divest from Iran. Learn how this grassroots movement is helping starve Iran's nuclear program of much-needed cash.

Featuring
  • The Honorable Ted Deutch (D-FL)
    Florida State Senate
  • Ambassador Brad Gordon
    Director, Policy and Government Affairs, AIPAC
  • The Honorable Roger Robinson
    President and Chief Executive Officer, Conflict Securities Advisory Group
 

Politics & Activism - Campaign Insider: A Review of the Races and Faces Shaping the '08 Elections

An exclusive off-the-record briefing by a senior AIPAC political expert who explores an election that could reshape American policy toward the Middle East.

Featuring
  • Ms. Marilyn Rosenthal
    Deputy National Political Director, AIPAC
 

Politics & Activism - Decision 2008: Race for the White House

A top-flight panel of pundits explore the issues and people shaping the presidential race.

Panelists
  • Dr. Whit Ayres
    President, Ayres, McHenry & Associates
  • Ms. Donna Brazile
    Chair, Voting Rights Institute, Democratic National Committee
  • Mr. Morton Kondracke
    Executive Editor, Roll Call
  • Ms. Amy Walter
    Editor-in-Chief, The Hotline
Moderator
  • Dr. Norman Ornstein
    Resident Scholar, American Enterprise Institute
 

Politics & Activism - Emerging Alliance: African Americans and the Pro-Israel Community

Closely united by the civil rights movement, African Americans and Jews have shared history and a biblical connection to the land of Israel. How can this historical alliance be ignited around the pro-Israel cause?

Featuring
  • Reverend Kenneth Flowers
    Senior Pastor, Greater New Mt. Moriah Baptist Church
  • The Honorable Al Green (D-TX)
    Member, Congressional Black Caucus; Member, Homeland Security Committee, United States House of Representatives
  • Mr. Jeff Mendelsohn
    National Outreach Director, AIPAC
  • Mr. Jake Oliver
    Publisher, The Afro-American
 

Politics & Activism - Friends of Faith: Evangelical Christians and the Pro-Israel Movement

A growing number of Christians are putting their activism where their hearts are. What is the basis of this support for Israel and what might it mean to the future of the pro-Israel movement?

Featuring
  • Mr. Gary Bauer
    President, American Values
  • Mr. David Brog
    Author, Standing with Israel: Why Christians Support the Jewish State
  • Mr. John Buhler
    Director, Mission Huntsville; Founder, Christian Advocates for Israel
 

Politics & Activism - Growing Ties: The Latino and Pro-Israel Communities

Jews and Latinos share an immigrant heritage and a passion for American politics. How is this foundation sparking a new pro-Israel political alliance?

Featuring
  • Mr. Adolfo Carrion
    President, National Association of Latino Elected Officials, Bronx Borough President, New York
  • Reverend Luis Cortéz
    President, Esperanza
  • Mr. Art Macias
    Director, Arizona State Lottery, Board Member, Arizona Latino Research Enterprise
 

Politics & Activism - Making the Case for Israel

Delegates learn how to make the case for Israel and the U.S.-Israel relationship from two leading members of Congress.

Featuring
  • The Honorable Eric Cantor (R-VA)
    Member, Ways and Means Committee, United States House of Representatives
  • The Honorable Shelley Berkley (D-NV)
    Member, Ways and Means Committee, United States House of Representatives
 

Politics & Activism - Political Youth Quake: Implications for the Pro-Israel Student Movement

On campuses everywhere, pro-Israel students have emerged as a true political force. Join experts as they explore current trends and forecast challenges and opportunities.

Featuring
  • Mr. Ethan Eilon
    Executive Director, College Republican National Committee
  • Mr. Jonathan Kessler
    Leadership Development Director, AIPAC
  • Ms. Lauren Wolfe
    President, College Democrats of America
 

Politics & Activism - Road to the White House: A Political Roundtable

Some of America's leading political insiders assess what the candidates must do in order to win the presidency.

Panelists
  • Mr. Paul Begala
    Political Analyst and CNN Contributor
  • Mr. Todd Harris
    Principal, DC Navigators
  • Mr. Michael Matthews
    Principal, LSG Strategies
  • The Honorable Susan Molinari
    Chairman and CEO, The Washington Group
Moderator
  • Mr. Robert Bassin
    National Political Director, AIPAC
 

Politics & Activism - The Presidential Situation Room: How Candidates Develop Their Foreign Policy

Join elite foreign policy experts as they go behind the scenes and explore the processes and personalities that help shape the policies of our top political leaders.

Panelists
  • Ambassador Marc Ginsberg
    Former Ambassador to Morocco, APCO Worldwide
  • Mr. William Kristol
    Editor, The Weekly Standard; Columnist, The New York Times
Moderator
  • Mr. Dan Senor
    Adjunct Senior Fellow for Middle East Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
 

Politics & Activism - Uniting Issue: Why Israel Enjoys Bipartisan Support on Capitol Hill

Two leading members of Congress from opposite ends of the political spectrum explore why Israel brings Democrats and Republicans together.

Featuring
  • The Honorable Mike Pence (R-IN)
    Ranking Member, Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia, United States House of Representatives
  • The Honorable Brad Sherman (D-CA)
    Member, Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and Central Asia, United States House of Representatives
Moderator
  • Ms. Ester Kurz
    Director of Legislative Strategy and Policy, AIPAC
 

Politics & Activism - Words that Work: Effective Communication for Pro-Israel Activists

Leading communication advisors explore how supporters of the U.S.-Israel relationship can get their message across more effectively.

Featuring
  • Mr. Josh Block
    Spokesman & Director of Strategic Communications; Executive Editor, Near East Report, AIPAC
  • Ms. Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi
    Founder and President, The Israel Project
  • Ms. Andrea Levin
    Executive Director, CAMERA
  • Dr. Frank Luntz
    Founder and Partner, Luntz Maslansky Research Group

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Monday Dinner Plenary

Special Address
  • Mr. David Victor
    President, AIPAC
Remarks
  • Mr. Howard Friedman
    Chairman of the Board, AIPAC
Panelists
  • Professor Ruth Gavison
    Haim H. Cohn Professor of Human Rights Law, Hebrew University
  • Dr. Michael Oren
    Senior Fellow, Shalem Center
  • Mr. Natan Sharansky
    Chairman, Adelson Institute for Strategic Studies, Shalem Center
  • Mr. Leon Wieseltier
    Literary Editor, The New Republic
Moderator
  • Mr. David Horovitz
    Editor-in-Chief, The Jerusalem Post
Honored Guests
  • Dr. Rivka Carmi
    President, Ben Gurion University
  • Mr. Haim Saban
    Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Saban Capital Group

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