Society, Economy and Nasional Security in Israel: July 30, 2015
Guest lecturer: MK Prof. Manuel Trajtenberg
Twisting the Image of Israel: June 10, 2015
Guest lecturer: Ben-Dror Yemini
Europe, the Czech Republic and Israel: May 21, 2015
Guest lecturer: Ivo Schwarz, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Israel.
Society and Economy in a Changinf Middle East: April 30, 2015
Guest lecturer: Prof. Onn Winckler
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Case Histories in Demographic Suicide: Some Strategic Lessons: April 30, 2105
Guest lecturer: David P. Goldman
Egyptian - Israeli Relations and the Arab Peace Initiative: April 19, 2015
Guest lecturer: Mohammed Mustafa Orfy
The Media and National Security: March 30, 2015
Guest lecturer: Aluf Benn, editor-in-chief of Haaretz Newspaper
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The Middle East in the Eye of the Storm: January 28, 2015
Guest lecturer: General (res.) Yaakov Amidror, former National Security Advisor of Israel
The seminar was held in memory of Nir Regev who was killed at the terrorist attack at Maxim restaurant in Haifa. A scholarship was awarded by his family.
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Russia between Ukraine and the Middle East: December 30, 2014
Guest lecturer: Mr. Zvi Magen, former ambassador to Ukrine and Russia
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Upheaval in the Region and Israel National Security: November 6, 2014
Guest lecturer: Prof. Gabriel Ben-Dor and Dr. Dan Schueftan
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National Security 2014: General Assessment: April 8, 2014
Guest lecturer: Major General (res.) Uzi Dayan
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National Security: Practical and Normative Aspects Inspired by David Ben Gurion: February 26, 2014
Guest lecturer: Major General Gershon Hacohen, commander of the IDF Northern Command.
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Challenges in the Navel Arena: January 1, 2014
Guest lecturer: Major General (res.) Eli Marom (Cheney), former Commander of the Israeli Navy.
The seminar was held in memory of Nir Regev who was killed at the terrorist attack at Maxim restaurant in Haifa, a scholarship was awarded by his family.
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Two Years Later - Events in the Middle East: an Israeli Perspective: June 18, 2013
Guest lecturer, Major General (res.) Ami Ayalon chairman of the Board of Governors at the University of Haifa and former head of the Shin Bet, Israel's secret service.
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The Theory of Israel's National Security: A Symposium to mark 25 years to the security studies programs at the University of Haifa: May 21, 2013
Development of Weapons Systems and Technological Innovation: April 17, 2013
Guest lecturer, Major General (res.) Yedidia Yaari, CEO of Rafael - Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, and former commander of the Israeli Navy
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Israel National Security Challenges: March 19, 2013
Guest lecturer, MajorGeneral.Ido Nehushtan, general in the Israel Defense Forces and former Commander in Chief of the Israeli Air Force. He is also the former head of the Planning Directorate
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Economy and National Security: February 6, 2013
Guest lecturer, David Brodet, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bank Leumi
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2013 Security Challenges: December 25, 2012
Guest lecturer, Major General (res.) Amos Yadlin. Opening words by Mr Amos Shapira, president of the University of Haifa.
The seminar was held in memory of Nir Regev who was killed at the terrorist attack at Maxim restaurant in Haifa, a scholarship was awarded by his family
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Stratgy at the top: November 27, 2012
Guest lecturer, Prof. Uzi Arad from the Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya
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The Challenge of the Palestinians in Israel: June 12, 2012
Speakers, Prof. Sammy Smooha and Dr. Dan Schueftan
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Europe Day Celebration: May 3, 2012
The National Security Study Center hosted the Europe Day Celebrations at Haifa University, together with the Haifa Center for German and European Studies (HCGES) and sponsored by the European Union. The events included a public lecture on the topic of Europe and Israel, guest speakers included Ambassador Andrew Stendley, Ambassador of the European Union to Israel, Ambassador (ret.) Shimon Stein Senior Research Fellow, INSS, former Ambassador to Germany, and Bastiaan Belder, Head of the delegation of the European Parliament to Israel.
Following that a formal reception took place for the European Ambassadors, Haifa dignitaries and honor students. Among those who participated in the reception were Mr. Yona Yahav Mayor of Haifa, Mr. Ami Ayalon, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the University of Haifa, Prof. David Faraggi, Rector of the University of Haifa and several European Ambassadors. After the reception a formal dinner was held at Dan Carmel Hotel in Haifa which included officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Security Council and the University of Haifa as well as nine European Ambassadors. The participants had a candid debate about Israel-Europe relations.
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A Different Middle East: April 16, 2012
Guest lecturer, Major General (res.) Amos Gilad, The Director of Political Military and Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Defense
The Transition to Democracy: a comparative look: March 7, 2012
Guest lecturer, zech ambassador to Israel, Tomasz Feuer, renown author Amos Oz, and Prof. Shlomo Avineri from the Hebrew University (In memory of the former president of the Czech republic Vaclav Havel)
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A strategic overview: January 23, 2012
Guest lecturer, Gabi Ashkenazi, former Chief of Staff and chairman of Shemen, Oil and Gas Resources.
(The seminar was held in memory of Nir Regev who was killed at the terrorist attack at Maxim restaurant in Haifa, a scholarship was awarded by his family)
The “Arab spring”: January 3, 2012
Speakers, Prof. Eyal Zisser, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Tel Aviv University, Prof. Gabriel Ben-Dor, head of the National Security Studies Program, and Dr. Dan Schueftan Head of the National Security Study Center
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War and Peace: What Can You Learn from Game Theory? May 31, 2011
The seminar was conducted along with the Executive Program for Negotiating and Decision-Making and the School of Political Science at the University of Haifa. Guest lecturer, Prof. Israel Aumann from the Hebrew University (laureate of the 2005 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics)
National Security in the Regional and Global Arena, an Asian Perspective: May 3, 2011
Guest lecturer, Mr. Peter Ho, the Director of the Defense Ministry of Singapore.
“A New Middle East”? April 12, 2011
Guest lecturer, Prof. Eyal Zisser, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at Tel Aviv University, Prof. Gabriel Ben-Dor, head of the National Security Studies Program, and Dr. Dan Schueftan Head of the National Security Study Center
Europe’s Security and the Middle East: February 22, 2011
Guest lecturer General Kersten Lahl, President of the Federal Academy for Security Policy in Germany.
Simulation the 10th and the 17th of February 2011
The NSSC conducted a Strategic-Political simulation that examined the possibility of a military confrontation at the North front. The simulation examined the policies and behavior of the parties directly involved in the Conflict, Israel, Hezbollah (Lebanon), and Syria. It also examined the reactions and involvement of regional actors, the Arab states, Iran and Turkey, as well as the involvement of the international powers, the U.S., Russia and Europe. At the end of the simulation an extended debate was held with the participation of the audience and the representatives of the parties involved. As part of the debate every group presented the principal policies of the party it represented and explained the actions taken in order to achieve these policies.
The participants that took part in the simulation were: from the NSSC: Dr. Dan Schueftan, head of the NSSC, Major General (res.) Eyal Ben-Reuven, Dr. Israel Feldman, Col.(res.) Amir Yarom, Gadi Sena, Brigadier General (res.) Ruth Yaron (Former IDF spokesperson), Erez Koren. Representing Israel: Tzachi Hanegbi, Brigadier General (res.) Michael (Mike) Herzog, Ilan Mizrahi. Representing the U.S.: Salai Meridor, Israel's ambassador to Washington, Dr. Dov Zakheim, Daniel Fltka. Representing the U.S.: U.S. Ambassador Samuel Lewis, Dr. Elliott Abrams, Prof. Steven Spiegel. Representing Europe: Dr. Oded Eran, Dr. Mark Heller, Dr. Alexander Jacobson, Lt. Col. (ret.) Michael Segall. Representing Russia:Zvi Magen (former Israeli ambassador to Russia), Jacob Kadmi. Representing Egypt and the Arab arena: Zvi Mazel (Israeli Ambassador to Sweden), Prof, Uzi Rabi, Jacob Rosen (ambassador to Jordan). Representing Iran: Prof. Meir Litvak, Dr. Solly Shahvar. Representing Hezbollah and Lebanon: Prof. Martin Kramer, Brigadier General (res.) Dr. Shimon Shapira, Dr. Eitan Azani, Harel Horev. Representing Syria: Prof. Eyal Zisser. Representing Turkey: Prof. Ehud Toledano. The Palestinian Authority: Brigadier General (res.) Shlomo Brom, Arie Shpitzan. Hamas: Michael Milstein. The Media: Dan Williams.