The FSD organizes its first ever Spain-Israel Strategic Dialogue with Elcano Royal Institute and Francisco de Vitoria University

The Dialogue was held in collaboration with Centro Sefarad-Israel and the Israeli embassy in Spain, and dealt with three main topics: challenges and opportunities in the Middle East, shifting energy dynamics in the Mediterranean, and the Spain-Israel bilateral relationship.

The Forum dealt with US foreign policy and the new disrupted world order, the future of the EU and its role in the world, consequences of the US departure from the JCPOA, Iran in Syria and beyond, and the dangers of rising populism in Germany, Europe and Israel.

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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
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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