Syria continues to play a destabilizing role across the Middle East. Damascus maintains close ties with Tehran, intimidates pro-Western factions in Lebanon and refuses to negotiate directly with Israel. The Syrian capital is also the home of Hamas' headquarters. At the same time, Syria's president says he wants peace with Israel and better ties with the United States. A panel of experts discusses the potential for détente between Syria and the West.
FeaturingOnly two Arab states, Egypt and Jordan, have officially recognized Israel since its birth in 1948. President Obama has repeatedly urged other Arab states, especially Saudi Arabia, to take concrete steps toward normalizing relations with Israel-a call that until now has been rejected. What will it take for the Arab world to finally accept the existence of the Jewish state?
FeaturingFrom Mumbai to Kabul, London to Buenos Aires, the threat of Islamic radicalism aimed at the United States and its allies is growing. Two experts examine the risks to our security posed by Muslim extremism and discuss what can be done to counter these dire threats.
FeaturingWho's really in charge in Tehran-Ahmadinejad, the Ayatollahs or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps? Given last year's Iranian election and the current unrest, this question is now more relevant than ever. Our expert panel discusses the current power structure in Iran and how it affects U.S. efforts to reign in the regime's rogue ambitions.
FeaturingIrán esta extendiendo su influencia más aya del Oriente Medio en America Latina. Las relaciones muy estrechas con Venezuela y Cuba junto a nuevos lazos con Brasil han despertado temor que Irán exporte terrorismo, extremismo Islámico y sentimientos anti-Americanos con nuestros vecinos suramericanos. Nuestro panel de expertos discutirá como se pudiera detener la influencia emergente de Irán y como afectaría las participación de los Estados Unidos en America Latina.
FeaturingCairo and Amman both inked peace treaties with Israel, ushering in hopes for regional commerce, cooperation and coexistence-but the reality is a bit more complicated. This panel of experts examines the internal dynamics shaping Egypt and Jordan today and gauges the challenges and opportunities that the future holds for their ties with Israel.
FeaturingPakistan is a fragile country with an uncertain but important future. With a nuclear arsenal, a restive Muslim population and borders with Iran, Afghanistan and India, Pakistan is in a position to shape the course of the next decade in south Asia. Two experts explain the situation in Pakistan today and share their thoughts on U.S. policy toward Islamabad.
FeaturingAging leaders, Islamic extremism, formidable economic clout and the World Wide Web-these factors, and many others, are rapidly changing the face of the modern Middle East. Three of America's most renowned foreign policy experts delve into the issues that are reshaping the contours of the Arab world.
FeaturingWill diplomatic engagement and economic pressure convince the Islamic Republic of Iran to end its pursuit of a nuclear weapons capability? Are Russia and China willing to confront Tehran? Leading experts address these questions and discuss what options the West has to stop Iran from developing an atomic arsenal.
FeaturingA radical Muslim murders 13 Americans at Fort Hood, Texas; the FBI foils a plot by al-Qaeda sympathizers to attack New York City-these are just two examples of the threat that home-grown Islamic radicalism poses to the United States. Three leading experts analyze the threats and discuss how America is tackling this growing danger.
FeaturingPro-Israel students have emerged as a new political force. This session, featuring national student leaders, explores current campus trends and forecasts challenges and opportunities.
FeaturingA growing number of Christians are putting their activism where their hearts are. What is the basis of their support for Israel, and what might it mean for the future of the pro-Israel movement?
FeaturingIsrael has gone to great pains to wage its battles humanely and responsibly. Hear from two experts about how Israel defends its citizens, while upholding human rights and protecting civilians in the face of unrelenting terrorism.
FeaturingThe terrorist group Hamas has controlled the Gaza Strip for nearly three years. A short distance away in the West Bank, Mahmoud Abbas' Palestinian Authority continues its efforts to build a functioning civil society and a future Palestinian state. Our expert panel discusses the current state of play in Gaza and its regional implications.
FeaturingFrom fighting an enemy that hides behind civilians, to upholding the standards of international law during the stress of combat, the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) face immense pressures on the battlefield. Hear from two IDF soldiers about what they have seen and experienced while fighting in the Gaza Strip.
FeaturingThe year 2010 is a landmark for energy cooperation between the United States and Israel. For the first time ever, both governments are supporting joint projects that tap into Israeli and American technological ingenuity. Hear from the best and brightest who are forging a greener tomorrow for both great nations.
FeaturingIsrael and the United States have taken extraordinary steps to improve economic and security conditions in the West Bank. With Western help, the Palestinian economy has grown rapidly in recent years, and Palestinian security forces are doing more than ever before to establish law and order in major West Bank cities. Could this improvement in Palestinian life pave the way for peace between Israel and the Palestinians?
FeaturingMake your commitment to AIPAC a permanent one. AIPAC's endowment team will be on hand to explore with you the various planned giving options, including bequests, life insurance and retirement assets. Legacy gifts can be made both charitably and non-charitably to benefit both you and AIPAC.
FeaturingJoin us for Shabbat prior to this year's conference.
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