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The World Summit on Counter-Terrorism 2011: Terrorism’s Global Impact The 11th Annual International Conference of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism

Marking One Decade since 9/11

International Institute of Counter-Terrorism (ICT)

The tenth anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 provided the opportunity to express a very special form of solidarity, the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism’s (ICT) annual World Summit. The largest ICT conference to date,

according to Shabtai Shavit, former head of the Mossad and chairman of ICT’s Board of Directors, the conference “brought 1,400 participants from over fifty countries, a fraternity of experts and peers, mingling, comparing notes and sharing information based on the wealth of their pooled experience.” Dr. Boaz Ganor, founder and executive director of ICT and associate dean of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, noted that this unique community, born of the vision “to bridge the academic and practical knowledge of Counter-Terrorism, has galvanized a vast array of individuals and professionals into action, motivated to understand the inner workings of terror in order to fight it.”

Continuing the tradition, the conference opened with a ceremony commemorating the victims of the attacks on September 11, 2001 and all terror victims. Daniel Shapiro, American ambassador to Israel, commented on the deep and abiding sense of unity so palpable throughout that solemn day, “No people better understands our grief better than the people of Israel. We continue to learn from Israel and the Israeli people.”

While the removal of arch-terrorist Osama bin Laden, mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, added significance to the tenth anniversary memorial, “his death,” Ganor said, “has not changed the course of the war on terror, which is why we always gather on this week and strategize in order to prevent more 9/11s from ever occurring.”

Over an intensive four-day period, experts and participants dissected and discussed issues related to successes and challenges regarding the particulars of Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security within the context of regional and global geopolitical forces. Major themes to emerge included the ramifications of the Palestinian Authority’s anticipated declaration of independence at the United Nations General Assembly meetings weeks later; regional and global implications of the “Arab Spring”; and evaluating the challenges of Counter-Terrorism and global jihadism without bin Laden and ten years after 9/11.

“If it is said that war is diplomacy by other means, here, a peace process is war by other means.” Shabtai Shavit, former head of

the Mossad and chairman ICT Board of Directors.

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SPECIAL FEATURE / 11th Annual ICT Conference

Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president, IDC Herzliya presents a token of thanks to ICT friend and Conference supporter Evelyn Tamman Douek, with Dr. Boaz Ganor, founder and executive director of ICT and associate dean of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy and Shabtai Shavit, former head of the Mossad and chairman of ICT’s Board of Directors.

From left: Jonathan Davis, head of the Raphael Recanati International School, vice president for external relations, IDC Herzliya, Israel, Shabtai Shavit, former head of the Mossad, Prof. Alex Mintz, dean, Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya, Israel and Dr. Boaz Ganor.

Daniel Shapiro, American ambassador to Israel.

No people better understands our grief than the people of Israel. We continue to learn from Israel and the Israeli people.” Daniel Shapiro, ambassador of the United States to Israel.

“Recent events bear the mark of weakened American influence as a result of its foreign policy: Iranian warships crossing the Suez Canal, the upheavals in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria, the unrest in Bahrain. The US message to Mubarak was a green light for Libya.” Dr. Boaz Ganor, founder and executive director of ICT and associate dean of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy.


SEPTEMBER APPREHENSIONS“It is an ironic and bitter tragedy,” noted Prof. Irwin Cotler, member of the Canadian Parliament, former minister of Justice and attorney general, that “we could have been celebrating the 63rd anniversary of two states this year,” had the Arab response to the United Nations partition vote in November 1947 been different. “They had a right to reject the 1947 UN resolution. What they did not have the right to do was launch a war against the nascent Jewish state and against their own Jewish nationals.”

The Palestinian Authority’s prospective move for unilateral recognition as a state at the United Nations found conference speakers virtually unanimous that only direct negotiations have a true potential to lead to a solution. Lt. Gen, (Ret.) Shaul Mofaz, former minister of Defense and

former IDF chief of Staff, claimed optimistically, “with direct negotiations, we could reach an agreement with the Palestinians within one year,” and called for a more pro-active Israeli approach, adding, “We can’t allow (Hamas’) Abu Jabri to be dictating our agenda.” Tzipi Livni, leader of the Opposition and chairperson of the Kadima Movement, expressed a similar opinion, stating, “When there is a status quo, the decisions are made for us and our isolation increases.” Other speakers saw the Palestinian move as boding ill for any prospects of direct negotiations for the foreseeable future, as Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Dayan, former IDF deputy chief of Staff and former National Security advisor, noted. “Right now chances for peace with the Palestinians are infinitesimal,” he claimed. “I have come to the conclusion that ‘land for peace’ is a failed formula. Our needs for defensible borders with sufficient strategic depth are all the more important in view of periods of mounting uncertainty such as these. It is in our interest not to rule over Palestinians,” Dayan continued, “yet either Judea and Samaria are demilitarized or we are sure to get what we are now getting from Gaza.” According to Prof. Gerald Steinberg,

executive director and founder, NGO Monitor and Program in Conflict Management and Negotiation, Bar Ilan University, “The UN move is proof of the failure of the Quartet.” Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Moshe Yaalon, deputy prime minister and minister of Strategic Affairs, added, “The Palestinians’ unilateral move is proof of their refusal to recognize Israel’s legitimacy as the historic homeland of the Jewish people,” pointing to the reconciliation signed between the Fatah and Hamas in May, which “provides radicals with legitimacy.” As Col. (Res.) Shlomo Mofaz, research associate, ICT, noted, “No one knows any details of the Fatah-Hamas unity agreement and nothing has been done to implement it. Hamas and Fatah are still two separate entities; the Palestinians need to solve their internal disputes before an agreement can be brokered with them. The move’s main goal is the delegitimation and detriment of Israel.”

Dr. Rateb Amro, director general and founder, Horizon Center for Studies and Research, Jordan, raised the question of what the Palestinians’ strategy would be on the day after the UN vote, noting that it does not appear to

“The Palestinians had a right to reject the 1947 UN resolution. What they did not have the right to do was launch a war against the nascent Jewish state and against their own Jewish nationals. We could have been celebrating the 63rd anniversary of two states right now had they responded differently.” Prof. Irwin Cotler, member of Canadian Parliament, former minister of Justice and attorney general.

Tzipi Livni, leader of the Opposition and chairperson, Kadima, on the necessity to reach an agreement with the Palestinians: “When there is a status quo, the decisions are made for us and our isolation increases.”


Tzipi Livni, leader of the Opposition and chairperson of the Kadima Movement.

Prof. Irwin Cotler, member of the Canadian Parliament, former minister of Justice and attorney general.

Lt. Gen, (Ret.) Shaul Mofaz, former minister ofDefense and former IDF chief of Staff.

be coherent. “This move goes against the 1993 accords and Memoranda of Understanding that statehood would be based only on negotiations, with no unilateral moves. Once Israel rejects their upcoming move, they must be ready to disengage from Israel at all levels. Would they be willing to bear the results?” Commissioner Yohanan Danino, general commissioner of Police, spoke of national police force preparations for the events following the United Nations September move, with instructions to act calmly and with restraint while tolerating no disorder.

H.E. Robert H. Serry, special coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, (UNSCO), United Nations, pointed out that “[PA Prime Minister Salam] Fayyad set off on his self-proclaimed home stretch to declare independence one year ago,” noting that the September move should have taken no one by surprise. Serry cited Palestinian efforts and shifts toward statehood, such as more capable local leadership, law and order – some of it enabled by his office – as well as cooperation between Palestinians and Israelis themselves on issues such as security. “It is important not to

dramatize what will happen in New York, he reassured. “They already declared statehood in 1988, are now looking to enhance their status,” he added, expressing the hope that while “the close security cooperation between Israel and the PA will be tested, it will continue.” Dr. Barak Ben-Zur, lecturer, IDC Herzliya and former senior director, Israel Security Agency, was among the speakers who commented on “(PA prime minister Salam) Fayyad’s signature developments,” such as “schools, roads, security forces, judicial system,” but that “next to nothing was changed in terms of attitudes to the State of Israel.”

“What is the Palestinians’ strategy for the day after the UN vote? Their move goes against the accords of 1993, that statehood would be based only on negotiations, with no unilateral moves. Would they be willing to bear the results of complete disengagement with Israel?” Dr. Rateb Amro, Jordan.



Commissioner Yohanan Danino, general commissioner of Police.

Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uri Sagi, former head Military Intelligence Directorate with Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Dayan, former IDF deputy chief of Staff, former national security adviser.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Moshe Yaalon, deputy prime minister and minister of Strategic Affairs.

“The ‘soft war’ of delegitimation is an impediment to a negotiated solution. Palestinians have a sense that they don’t have to negotiate because they can let NGOs and the UN do the work for them – the dismantling of the State of Israel.” Prof. Gerald Steinberg, executive director and founder, NGO Monitor; director, Program on Conflict Management and Negotiation, Bar Ilan University.

“We need to maintain a secure moral high ground. The Palestinians’ unilateral move is proof of their refusal to recognize Israel’s legitimacy as the historic homeland of the Jewish people. The Fatah-Hamas reconciliation provides the radicals with legitimacy.” Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Moshe Yaalon, deputy prime minister and minister of Strategic Affairs.


Tectonic Geopolitical ShiftsThe geopolitical context of developments anchored conference topics

within a wider framework, much of it connected to the “Arab Spring” and shifting balances of power. As Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amos Gilead, head, Political-Military Branch, Ministry of Defense, stated, “I prefer democracy in the West and stability in the Middle East. And I prefer even a problematic peace with Egypt.” Most speakers saw developments portending significant gains for radical Islam, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Danny Rothschild, director, Institute for Policy and Strategy, IDC Herzliya, venturing that “we can say that Egypt will be in the control of the Muslim

Brotherhood,” seconded by Dr. Heidi Lane, director, Greater Middle East Research Study Group, United States Naval War College, who spoke of the likelihood of the Brotherhood becoming become even stronger and more unified. “Leaders like Yusouf Qaradawi, who were exiled and absent from the country, bring credibility and hold stature across the lines,” she noted.

Iran, noted Amos Gilead and others, poses the main threat to the Middle East, with its determined march toward nuclear military capability hastening “Khamanei’s dream of hegemony while continuing to sponsor radicals in Lebanon and Gaza.” Boaz Ganor added that terror would most certainly increase in the event that Iran attains nuclear power.

The fate of the Assad regime in Syria holds great consequence for the entire region, as well. Some, like Avi Issacharoff of Ha’aretz, stated that Assad’s fall would hasten a revolution in Iran, possibly helping it revert to the kind of Muslim state that Turkey was. Prof. Uzi Rabi, chair, Dept.

of Middle Eastern and African Studies, Tel Aviv University, was among speakers who pointed to Turkey’s increasingly bold drift from a secular character toward Islamist policy: “Erdogan wants to be a world power and can’t do it without distancing himself from Israel. All his actions are part of a cynical political calculus, for example, paying visits to the states whose dictators just toppled.” Dr. Ely Karmon, senior research scholar, ICT, cautioned that the successes of the political uprisings leave ungoverned areas and great socio-

economic instability in their wake. Dr. Christoph Zuercher, University of Ottawa, argued that while “there are so many meanings ascribed to the Arab Spring, the term Democracy, much heralded by the West, is not as familiar a term within the Arab context as law and order, or inclusion.” Amos Gilad pointed to the deterioration of security in the Sinai: “What has the disorder allowed to flow across the border from Libya to Egypt?”

In the midst of uncertainty and chaos, “nature abhors a vacuum,” as Dr. Amichai Magen, head of Political Development and researcher, ICT, noted. “For decades, Arab nationalism has papered over the Potemkin nature of its states. Loyalties are tribal or to non-state actors,” he explained, adding, “Oil and democracies don’t mix well either. What can the West do to prevent further deterioration?”

Understanding and preventing radicalization forms the essence of the challenge for much of Counter-Terrorism. As Boaz Ganor remarked,

“there are so many meanings ascribed to the Arab Spring, the term Democracy, much heralded by the West, is not as familiar a term within the Arab context as law and order, or inclusion.” - Dr. Christoph Zuercher, University of Ottawa


Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilead, head, Political-Military Branch, Ministry of Defense.

From left: Maj. Gen. (Res.) Danny Rothschild, director Institute of Policy and Strategy (IPS), IDC Herzliya, Israel, Dr. Jan Techau, director Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP), Europe, Prof. Gerald Steinberg, executive director NGO Monitor and Founder, Program on Conflict Management and Negotiation, Bar Ilan University, Israel, Dr. Ely Karmon, senior research scholar, ICT, IDC Herzliya, Israel, Dr. Randall G. Rogan, associate dean, Wake Forest University, U.S.A.

“President Obama, in his June 2009 Cairo address, should have promoted an internal debate within Muslim societies for its own sake.” Without identifying radical Islam as the core factor, one might have success in lowering terrorists’ operational capacities, but not their motivation, he said. “John Brennan, deputy National Security advisor for Homeland Security and Counter-terrorism, and assistant to the President, stated, ‘Terrorism is not our enemy, Islamic jihadists are not out enemy.’ If that is not the enemy,” Ganor asked, “who is?” Dr. Matthew Levitt, Director, Stein Program on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, The Washington

Institute for Near East Policy, recalled that British Prime Minister David Cameron, in contrast, spoke directly to this issue earlier this year, and identified “violent extremist ideology” as the problem, observing, “The British have the some of the most radicalized of populations but also the most comprehensive databases.” Prof. Alex P. Schmid, director of the Terrorism Research Initiative and former officer in charge of the Terrorism Prevention Branch, United Nations and The Netherlands, shared the results of comprehensive and rigorous study on identifying the tactics used for radicalization, its potential targets and approaches for counter- or de-radicalization. Prof. Bassam Tibi, University of Goettingen, Germany and director of the Center for International Affairs, Cornell University, spoke of his mission to promote a “European Islam,” namely, Muslim immigrants who assimilate into the societies of their host countries, as opposed to Islamist Muslims. Optimally, this new interpretation of Islam “with a European spirit” would have no place for Shaaria or jihad.

However, as speakers such as Prof. Martin Kramer, president-designate, Shalem College, noted, “So long as hybrid terror organizations (such as Hezbollah and Hamas) make use of the added social welfare infrastructure of their terror organization,” and, as Dr. Eitan Azani, deputy director, ICT, added, “so long as they provide care for their populations’ basic needs,” these groups will continue to “leverage the relationships they build for their political agenda and recruitment.” In essence, Uzi Rabi remarked, “All we know is that we are in the midst of dramatic change, but we need to be patient. The fall of the Bastille did not herald immediate democracy. It took 100 years.”

“Terror would most certainly increase in the event that Iran attains nuclear military power.”- Dr. Boaz Ganor, founder and executive director of ICT and associate dean of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy:



Dr. Boaz Ganor, founder and executive director of ICT and associate dean of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy with Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president, IDC Herzliya and Maj. Gen. (Res) Amos Gilead, head, Political-Military Branch, Ministry of Defense.

Dr. Heidi Lane, director, Greater Middle East Research Study Group, United States Naval War College.

Prof. Bassam Tibi, University of Goettingen, Germany and director of the Center for International Affairs, Cornell University.

Prof. Alex P. Schmid, director of the Terrorism Research Initiative and former officer in charge of the Terrorism Prevention Branch, United Nations and The Netherlands.

“All we know is that we are in the midst of dramatic change, but we need to be patient. The fall of the Bastille did not herald immediate democracy. It took 100 years.” - Prof. Uzi Rabi, chair, Dept. of Middle Eastern and African Studies, Tel Aviv University.


Whither American Influence

Many speakers pointed to the United States of America and its role in geopolitical developments, often in terms of a perceived decline in its influence. “When the US flexed its muscles, it brought positive results,” recalled Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Gabi Ashkenazi, former IDF chief of Staff, speaking of the beginning of America’s operation in Iraq in 2003. “In that same year, Iran interrupted its nuclear weapons program, Libya turned over its non-conventional weapons, Syria left Lebanon and one could even see changes in Arafat’s behavior. Since then, we have seen a U-turn on many levels.” Current events, Boaz Ganor noted, “bear the signature of a general weakening of American influence. Iranian warships crossing the Suez Canal,

the upheavals in Egypt, Libya, Yemen, Syria, the unrest in Bahrain – none of this would have happened without the back-wind of American foreign policy. The US message to Mubarak was the green light for Libya.” Maj. Gen. (Ret.) David Ivry, president, Boeing Israel and former deputy chief of Staff, Israeli ambassador to the United States and National Security advisor, added, “Erdogan would never have pulled what he has,” speaking of his increasingly Islamist policies and hostile distancing from Israel, “if he did not see the US as weakened.” As Avi Issacharoff, Ha’aretz, commented, “Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states are furious at their abandonment by the US,” with Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Amnon Lipkin Shahak, former IDF chief of Staff, adding that, “The

US has lost an enormous amount of credit. I don’t see America as having power enough to be an honest broker, and Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Danny Yatom, former head of the Mossad, cautioning, “The US shouldn’t leave Iraq until they know that a pro-Western rule is firmly in charge. Their departure will trigger riots and unrest.” Looking eastward, Dr. Sergey Kurginyan, president, International Public Foundation Experimental Creative Center, Russia, claimed that American plans for power-sharing with the Taliban in Afghanistan amounts to “capitulation” and can only lead to calamity. Dan Meridor, deputy prime minister and minister of Intelligence and Atomic Energy, projected that America’s role may be determined by its effectiveness

in stopping Iran’s nuclear arms project, adding, “Iran is seen as a threat by most Arabs. This stands to be the ultimate test of America’s leadership. The current changes are of historic magnitude.”

At the same time, Gabi Ashkenazi affirmed, “even if exerting less influence, nothing can compare to America’s major contribution to world stability,” stating, “My entire annual defense budget equals what the US military spends in a single week.” Amos Gilad noted as well, “Our security relations with the United States are excellent, allowing us to maintain our qualitative military edge.”

“Despite any changes in its influence, nothing can compare to America’s major contribution to world stability. My entire annual defense budget equals what the US military spends in a single week.” Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Gabi Ashkenazi, former IDF chief of Staff.


Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Amnon Lipkin Shahak, former IDF chief of Staff.

Dr. Sergey Kurginyan, president, International Public Foundation Experimental Creative Center, Russian Federation, Frank Van Beuningen, head Counter Terrorism and National Security Division, Security Policy Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The Netherlands and Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel, director, Counter-Terrorism Bureau, Israel.

Jonathan S. Paris, nonresident senior fellow, South Asia Center, Atlantic Council, U.S.A. with Dan Meridor, deputy prime minister and minister of Intelligence and Atomic Anergy, Israel.

Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Gabi Ashkenazi, former IDF chief of Staff with Dr. Boaz Ganor, founder and executive director of ICT and associate dean of the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy and Strategy.

Counter-Terrorism: Tales from the FrontReports on Counter-Terrorist issues raised pertinent dilemmas, beginning with the observation by Prof. William C. Banks, director, Institute for National Security and Counter-Terrorism, Syracuse University, that “the traditional framework of laws for regulating wars is not well-suited to the current conflicts and new battlefields.” The overview presented by Gen. Ashok K. Metha, former general officer commanding, Indian Peace Keeping Forces, on Sri Lanka’s achievement in defeating the Tamil Tiger insurgents between 2006 and 2009, begged the question of how or whether it could ever be replicated in the context of Israel’s Counter-Terrorism battle. Sri Lanka’s resounding success involved changing the very terminology of the fight – “counter insurgency” was reframed as “humanitarian operations” – blocking all access to NGOs, and allowing the campaign to forge ahead without holding the government accountable for the price of its success, which included 40,000 civilian casualties.

Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, head of the International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, addressed the question of whether the al Qaeda threat has grown, diminished or plateaued. In his estimate, though its core has been hit, its ideology has spread, growing in smaller satellites and homegrown cells. Many of these new al Qaeda groups have participated extensively in the Libyan uprising. From the perspective on South East Asia offered by William Paterson, ambassador for Counter-Terrorism, Australia, since the Bali attacks of 2002, Indonesia has had the most significant successes

in dismembering terror organizations and diminishing their capacities, with Counter-Terrorism progress in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines and Thailand as well.

Robert G. Young, executive director general for Counter-Terrorism, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, spoke of the CSIS’s success in stopping the “Toronto 18” conspiracy in 2005, in what typifies the biggest terror threat in Canada today, that of homegrown terrorism. Young related the difficulties of attempting to compile a profile for the Toronto 18 or other suspects. They were propelled by religious justification but their knowledge of religion was very superficial, while there were no indications of socio-economic or psychiatric problems. In other words, “Investigations revealed no common factor in their radicalization beyond a common hatred toward non-Muslims based on perceived mistreatment. The al Qaeda narrative continues to resonate.”

Prof. Fernando Reinares, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, and senior analyst on International Terrorism, Real Instituto Elcano Madrid, reported the good news of the ETA’s total defeat. The group gave up violence not due to its increased representation, but because representation was denied so long as there was violence. Ideological shifts were far less important to them than organizational considerations.



Gen. Ashok K. Metha, former general officer commanding, Indian Peace Keeping Forces with Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, head of the International Center for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Prof. Fernando Reinares, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, and senior analyst on International Terrorism, Real Instituto Elcano Madrid.

William Paterson, ambassador for Counter-Terrorism, Australia.

Robert G. Young, executive director general for Counter-Terrorism, Canadian Security Intelligence Service.

“Before his sudden demise, Osama bin Laden commented on the “Arab Spring” calling for an al Qaeda strategy to infiltrate the rebellions. Al Qaeda has participated extensively in the Libyan uprising.” Dr. Rohan Gunaratna, Singapore.


Perverting the Language of Human Rights IDF Spokesman Brig. Gen. Yoav “Poli” Mordechai cautioned that “delegitimation of Israel has grown and spread into multiple spheres – economic, legal, cultural, academic, as well as security-military. “Public opinion as a tool of terrorist and radical groups attempts to force the IDF to check its room for maneuvering,” citing fallout from incidents

such as that of Mohammad al Dura and Rachel Corrie, where “stories are broadcast before they even happen.”

To Irwin Cotler, this assault on Israel’s right to self defense is tantamount to an assault on its right to exist, and that since the Durban I conference in September 2001, “the march to delegitimation under the cover of human rights” has progressed exponentially, aided by the tools of globalized communication. This “reframing and hi-jacking the language of human rights” is a distorted perversion, a “laundering,” he stated. “Where Israel is made out to be the enemy of all that is good – the enemy of workers’ rights, women’s rights, health, human rights, of peace and culture – where Israel is accused of apartheid, and apartheid is a crime against humanity, then Israel has no right to be, and in fact one is obligated to dismantle it.”

Cotler called to “take back the narrative,” and to point to the true “source of the conflict as the evil of jihadism, which is the real apartheid. Iran is in standing violation, has already committed state sanctioned incitement to genocide and leads state-sponsored terrorism.”

In closing the conference, Prof. Uriel Reichman, president and founder, IDC Herzliya, noted that in coming to terms with the new reality, “our freedom and our lives are at stake. We must facilitate bringing about a Palestinian state without being naïve. Acting in unity and with prudent policies is all that is needed to prevail.”

“The new millennium has brought an outbreak of a new religious war – and we know that in a religious war nothing is sacred. Radical jihadist Islam is trying to turn the clock back, with a reversal of even the Ataturk revolution in Turkey.” Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya.

From left: Smadar Peri, chief Arab world correspondent, Yediot Aharonot, Israel, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) David Ivry, president of Boeing Israel and former deputy chief of Staff, IDF, Israeli ambassador to the US and national security adviser, Israel, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Danny Yatom, former head of the Mossad, Israel, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Aharon Ze’evi-Farkash, former head, Military Intelligence Directorate, Israel and Brig. Gen. Yoav “Poli” Mordechai, spokesperson, Israel Defense Forces, Israel.

Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president, IDC Herzliya.


Talking Heads: Veteran Israeli Security Experts Discuss Current Challenges

In light of the emerging security challenges facing the State of Israel, this year’s conference introduced a unique series of four sessions. Titled “Talking Heads,” the sessions brought distinguished Israeli security decision-makers for an open platform of substantive discussion regarding Israel’s current national and homeland security challenges. The “Talking

Heads” featured former ministers of Defense, former heads of the Mossad and Shabak (Israel’s General Security Services), former IDF chiefs of Staff, former commissioners of Police, and former heads of the National Security Council and Counter-Terrorism Bureau and heads of the Military Intelligence Directorate.

Exhibition on Counter-Terrorism Policing The conference proudly hosted an exhibition on counter-terrorism policing which featured a demonstration of Israel’s elite police unit and counter-terrorist methodologies with a display of technological and operational capabilities. The exhibition provided a rare glimpse into

aspects of counter-terrorism police work, including command and control systems, advanced forensics on the scene of terror attacks and collaboration with volunteers, municipal authorities and private business.

“Terrorists are not afraid to shout ‘Death to America.’ This is not a slogan; it is their strategy. Nasrallah, Ahmadinejad and their cohorts truly believe that the threat is based in reality.” Congressman Trent Franks (R-Arizona), member of the Armed Services Committee, House of Representatives.

One of the Talking Heads sessions: Dr. Uzi Landau, minister of National Infrastructure, Israel (at the podium), chair of the session Oded Granot, head of the Middle East desk, Israeli TV Channel 1, Lt. Gen. (Res.) Amnon Lipkin-Shahak, former chief of Staff, IDF, Israel, Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uri Sagi, former head, Military Intelligence Directorate, Israel and Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uzi Dayan, former IDF deputy chief of Staff, former national security adviser, Israel.

- Jennifer Roskies

For extensive video coverage of the Conference proceedings, please visit http://www.ict.org.il




NEWS FROM IDC’S ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS

A sampling of the exciting and varied academic news of IDC Herzliya – much of which is global in nature, highlighting that IDC Herzliya is a truly international research university.

Dr. Eric Zimmerman, IDC Academic Secretary

Prof. Rafi Melnick, IDC Provost

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APPOINTMENTS & PROMOTIONSThe following faculty members were recently promoted to new academic ranks:

THE GROWING STATURE OF IDC AND ITS FACULTY

Law Prof. Yoram Shachar Full Professor (promotion)

Law Prof. Amnon Lehavi Associate Professor (promotion)

Law Prof. Lior Barshack Associate Professor (promotion)

Law Prof. Sharon Rabin-Margalioth Associate Professor (promotion)

Business Prof. Yair Tauman Seniority (promotion)

Business Dr. Sarit Markovich Senior Lecturer (promotion)

Computer Science Prof. Tami Tamir Associate Professor with Seniority (promotion)

Computer Science Dr. Alon Rosen Senior Lecturer with Seniority (promotion)

Government Dr. Eran Halperin Seniority (promotion)

Communications Dr. Doron Friedman Senior Lecturer (promotion)

Psychology Prof. Alan Apter Full Professor (first appointment)

Psychology Dr. Gilad Hirschberger Seniority (promotion)

Psychology Dr. Anat Brunstein-Klomek Senior Lecturer (first appointment)

Psychology Dr. Tsachi Ein-Dor Lecturer (first appointment)

Psychology Dr. Yaniv Kanat Maymon Lecturer (first appointment)

Psychology Dr. Rami Tolmacz Lecturer (first appointment)

Sustainability Prof. Arza Churchman Full Professor (first appointment)

Sustainability Prof. Uri Marinov Associate Professor (first appointment)

Sustainability Dr. Yael Parag Senior Lecturer (first appointment)

Brandeis University Partners with IDC HerzliyaBrandeis President Prof. Fred Lawrence and IDC Herzliya President, Prof. Uriel Reichman, are working together to establish a vibrant partnership between the two institutions. The partnership, beginning specifically with the two school radio stations, marks the start of what will be a spirited and strong relationship.

Prof. Reichman visited Brandeis University in September, on the heels of Prof. Lawrence’s visit to IDC this summer. In November, Dr. Eric Zimmerman, responsible for managing the IDC internationalization efforts, visited with Dr. Daniel Terris, vice president for Global Affairs at Brandeis, to follow up on lines of collaboration. Prof. Uriel Reichman, founder and president

IDC Herzliya with Prof. Fred Lawrence, Brandeis president.


News from IDC’s Academic Departments

GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPSIn recent months, IDC Herzliya has signed several important bilateralagreements with leading international institutions of higher education. These include:

Anglo-American University of Prague (approved but not signed)

Czech Republic

Assumption UniversityThailand

Jacobs Bremen UniversityGermany

Kent State UniversityUSA

Masaryk UniversityCzech Republic

Nanyang Technical UniversitySingapore

Nova School of Business & EconomicsPortugal

Pompeu Fabra University (Communications)Spain

Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Rio de JanieroBrazil

Techniche University DarmstadtGermany

University of KoreaKorea

University of TrentoItaly

Washington University in St Louis – Olin School of BusinessUSA

Zeppelin UniversityGermany

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