Counter-Terrorism: The Diplomatic Perspective

Terrorism is fought not only on the battleground, in the banks, in mosques and in courtrooms, but also on the diplomatic level. A panel hosting present and former ambassadors, all who will give their diplomatic perspective on terrorism and counter-terrorism. Allowing for a uniquely global analysis, this session will look through a prism never before used, attempting to shed new light on an old phenomenon.

Dr. Michael Borchard, Director, Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Israel

Ambassador Chris Cannan, Ambassador of Australia to Israel

Ambassador Clemens von Goetze, German Ambassador to Israel

Mr. Jon Chessoni, Charge d'Affaires, Embassy of Kenya to Israel

Ambassador Nathaniel Imperial, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the State of Israel

Deputy Ambassador Tony Kay, Deputy Head of Mission, United Kingdom Embassy to Israel

Ambassador Deborah A. Lyons, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Canada to Israel

Ambassador Dimitar Mihaylov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the State of Israel

Moderator: Dr. Amichai Magen, Researcher and Head of the Terrorism & Governance Desk, ICT & Head, MA Program in Diplomacy & Conflict Studies, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy, IDC Herzliya, Israel