The FSD holds the 2nd Trilateral U.S.-Europe-Israel Strategic Dialogue with Hudson Institute and ELNET in Washington, D.C.

The Dialogue dealt with the most critical strategic challenges facing Israel, the U.S. and Europe including the Iranian challenge, Syria, China in the Middle East and Europe, democracy in the information age, and the future of energy and transatlantic relations.

The Dialogue dealt with the changing world order, the post-Brexit role of the UK in the world, Iran, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the future of the Middle East, and new technologies for furthering UK-Israel cooperation

More...

The Dialogue was held on the thematic focus of “The EU and Israel in a volatile global environment.” Participants discussed the global environment, geopolitical turmoil and instability in the Middle East, the US withdrawal from the JCPOA, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, counterterrorism and prevention of radicalization, and prospects for the EU-Israel partnership
More...

The Mission of the FSD

The Forum of Strategic Dialogue (FSD) is an informal platform that facilitates high-level strategic dialogue between Europe and Israel. The FSD provides a forum for Track "One and a Half" diplomacy, beyond the constraints of formal intergovernmental relations. The FSD fosters open communication that encourages participants—senior governmental officials and leading experts—to develop breakthrough ideas which enhance bilateral cooperation and relationship-building.

Key Topics of Discussion

• Regional strategic environment

• C ountering terrorism & radicalization

• Iran: nuclear, ballistic & regional

• The Syrian conflict

• Europe-Israel relations

• Israeli-Palestinian c onflict

• Role of major powers in the Middle East

• Defence and military issues

	It is very important to sit together and discuss the key strategic issues openly, while understanding that there are diverse views in both Israel and Poland. By providing this forum, the FSD contributes significantly to Poland-Israel cooperation and friendship.
Brig. Gen. (res.) Jacob Nagel, former Acting Head of Israel's National Security Council

	Increased understanding of Israel has been one of the biggest gains for me. My views of Israelis have evolved and matured. Going into each year with a fresh perspective on Israel's priorities informs much of my regional analysis and engagement.
British participant of the annual UK-Israel Strategic Dialogue