The FSD holds the 2nd Spain-Israel Strategic Dialogue with El Cano, Francisco de Vitoria University and the Embassy of Spain in Tel Aviv

Participants discussed Europe's role in international affairs, European and Israeli approaches to migration, the role of women, and rising US-China rivalry.
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The Dialogue dealt with the most critical strategic challenges facing Israel, the US 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 US-China competition, Iran against the background of a US-Iran showdown, threats in the cyber space and bilateral relations and areas of cooperation.

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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