National Security Trip to Israel
A Behind the Scenes Look at Israel's National Security Strategies
FDD's National Security Trip to Israel is an seven day trip for D.C.-area young professionals interested in careers in U.S. national security. The twenty selected participants will enjoy conversations and high-level meetings with senior government officials and experts on a host of security issues. Topics may include: the strategic implications of a nuclear-armed Iran, Palestinian Islamist movements, the implications of the Arab Spring, and Israel's other manifold regional security concerns. These intimate conversations will be supplemented with hands-on activities with Israel's top national security practitioners.
The 2011 National Security Trip to Israel included a private meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, Ron Dermer, Meir Dagan, Shaul Mofaz, Mark Regev and other senior government officials as well as reporters and other policy influencers. Experiential trips included Microsoft, for a discussion on its role in law enforcement technology, the Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center, the Security Barrier, and tactical training at elite army installations.
The selected participants will be accompanied by FDD subject-matter experts throughout their trip. The goal is to establish long-term relationships that will help participants advance their career in government service. Additionally, upon returning from the trip, trip participants will be integrated into FDD's alumni network, which includes mentorship opportunities, roundtable conversations and invitations to VIP events with Washington's policymakers.
Dates: January 22, 2013 - January 30, 2013
Cost: $400*
Price includes round-trip airfare from Newark and accommodation in Israel. There will be several "independent meals" during the course of the program and participants will be responsible for their own transportation to/from Newark airport.
There are only 20 spots on this unique program to Israel. Registration closes on October 8, 2012.
Eligibility:
- This trip is for people who have already visited Israel on an organized program
- This trip is for graduate students or professionals working in or interested in pursuing careers in counterterrorism and national security
- Participants must be based in the DC area
- Participants must be between the ages of 25-34
- Participants must pay a program fee of $400
*This trip is made possible by a generous subsidy from FDD
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