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Dan Diker

President

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker

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Dan’s Biography

Dan Diker is a foreign policy expert, researcher and scholar. He is President-elect and heads the Program to Counter Political Warfare and BDS as Senior Project Director and Fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Political Warfare and BDS. The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs is an independent Israeli research center specializing in security, diplomacy and international law.

As Senior Project Director and Fellow, Dan's writing, public addresses and media appearances educate a wide audience through his analyses regarding Israel’s foreign policy, strategy and current affairs.

Dan has authored and edited numerous books, policy studies, monographs and articles on the global BDS movement, global political warfare and relations between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora most prominently in Europe and the US. His works on the Palestinian-led BDS movement include Israelophobia and the West; BDS Unmasked, Defeating Anti-Normalisation: Shared Palestinian and Israeli Perspectives on a New Path to Peace; and Students for Justice in Palestine, Unmasked.

An eminent scholar,... Dan Diker is a foreign policy expert, researcher and scholar. He is President-elect and heads the Program to Counter Political Warfare and BDS as Senior Project Director and Fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs, Political Warfare and BDS. The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs is an independent Israeli research center specializing in security, diplomacy and international law.

As Senior Project Director and Fellow, Dan's writing, public addresses and media appearances educate a wide audience through his analyses regarding Israel’s foreign policy, strategy and current affairs.

Dan has authored and edited numerous books, policy studies, monographs and articles on the global BDS movement, global political warfare and relations between Israel and the Jewish Diaspora most prominently in Europe and the US. His works on the Palestinian-led BDS movement include Israelophobia and the West; BDS Unmasked, Defeating Anti-Normalisation: Shared Palestinian and Israeli Perspectives on a New Path to Peace; and Students for Justice in Palestine, Unmasked.

An eminent scholar, Dan is a Research Fellow of the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism at Reichman University. He is called upon to offer insight on issues of domestic and foreign policy as it relates to Israel and the global Jewish community. He also served the World Jewish Congress as Secretary General.

Before emigrating to Israel, Dan served as an executive at New York-based Financial investment firms Shearson Lehman American Express and Drexel Burnham Lambert. He continues to invest in various Israeli and US-based startup ventures.

Dan has received his PhD in International Security Studies (his dissertation was on the Palestinian National Movement) from the University of South Wales, United Kingdom. He also holds an MA in Government, Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Studies Summa Cum Laude from Reichman University and a BA Cum Laude in American History from Harvard University. more less

Dan’s Newsfeed

Did years of pro-Hamas support on US campuses lead to October 7?

Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss the role of Students for Justice in Palestine has fomented antisemitic incitement across the university landscape.

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The Jerusalem Post

The Jerusalem Post Democracy 2023 Conference

Dan Diker took part in a panel titled 'The Battle for Israel in the Public Sphere', which focused on how Israel should be discussed in light of current efforts to reform the judicial system and major demonstrations that have been held in opposition to those proposed changes.

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Dan’s Background

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

President

Jerusalem, IL

The Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs is an independent research institution that specializes in diplomacy and foreign policy, promoting good governance and cooperation between the Jewish nation and its neighbors. Dan is the Director of the Project to Counter BDS and Political Warfare.

World Jewish Congress

Secretary General

Jun 2011 - Jan 2013

New York, NY, USA

The World Jewish Congress is the global representative of the Jewish community in more than 100 countries. The organization advocates on their behalf to governments, policymakers and other faiths. Dan previously served as Sec Gen Designate from 2010 to 2011, and as Middle East Policy Advisor from 2009 to 2010.

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Dan’s Gallery

Philanthropy

Israel Tennis & Education Center

Vice Chairman, International Board of Directors

ITEC constitutes the largest excellence based tennis and education network in the world. ITEC provides all children in Israel, free of charge, the opportunity to become champions on and off the court regardless of race, religion, ethnic or socio economic background. ITEC helped transform the lives of Jewish, Arab, Druse and Circasion children and youth and has trained two Grand Slam Champions.

Media

Our Middle East: An Insider’s View

Host

“Our Middle East”, with hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh, is a new Jewish News Syndicate show, in partnership with the Jerusalem Center of Public Affairs, that aims to provide listeners with an in-depth insider’s view of the Middle East.

Reconnecting Israel and Black America

Host

Feb 2023

Host of “Our Middle East: An Insider’s View”, Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh, welcome guest Dumisani Washington to discuss the long and storied relationship between the African-American and Jewish communities.

Palestinian workers in Israel: Opportunity or exploitation?

Quoted

Aug 2021

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker is quoted in this article discussing the socioeconomic environments present in Israel with regards to Palestinian laborers.

Is Palestinian incitement driving the tensions in Jerusalem?

Featured

May 2021

Dan Diker discusses the riots at Temple Mount, referring to historical events in connection with recent news and relationships between Jewish and Palestinian people.

One-on-One with JCPA's Dan Diker

Interview

May 2021

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker talks about recent world events and the ways in which the Israel-Palestine conflict has been made part of the conversation.

Can Italian support for Israel influence other EU countries?

Quoted

Feb 2021

In this article discussing the relationship between Israel and European nations, Dan Diker speaks on the economic challenges and shifts in the way that peace relations are being made in the present day.

The Coronavirus Conspiracy

Featured Speaker

May 2020

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker speaks on the Coronavirus Conspiracy against Israel and how it intersects with anti-Semitic discourse.

Citizens Gone Wild Podcast

Interview

Mar 2020

Jersey City, NJ, USA

Dan talks to Dr George Zilbergeld about his work and his most recent publication – Israelophobia and the West: The Hijacking of Civil Discourse on Israel and How to Rescue It.

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

Researcher

Jerusalem, IL

Dan is the Author and Co-Author of several publications produced for the JCPA, he offers his insight on domestic and international foreign policy relations on Israel and the global Jewish Community.

IDC International Radio

Radio Host

Herzliya, IL

IDC International Radio is a college-run radio station. It is broadcast globally in both Hebrew and English, and programs cover a range of topics, including current affairs, academics, sport, culture, entertainment and music.

Voice of Israel

Executive Producer

2014

Jerusalem, IL

The Voice of Israel was a private global broadcast network based in Jerusalem. The network operated on digital platforms, reaching an audience of more than 40 000 people in over 170 countries.

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Interviews

VIN News Podcast

Interview

Jul 2021

Jerusalem, IL

Dan speaks to Alan Skorski and Baila Sebrow about his latest report: The “Apartheid” Poll and the Disinformation Discourse.

Dan Diker interviews Prof Bernard Lewis on the Arab uprising in the Middle East

Interview

Mar 2011

Jerusalem, IL

In his role as Secretary General of the World Jewish Congress, Dan Diker interviews renowned British-American historian and political commentator Prof. Bernard Lewis on the latest developments in the Middle East.

Features

Does the Durban conference matter for Israel?

Interview

Sep 2021

Jerusalem, IL

Dan participates in a discussion with Yaakov Katz, Jerusalem Post’s Editor-In-Chief, and Lahav Harkov, Diplomatic Correspondent, on the Durban conference.

Publications

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

Author

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker writes on a range of topics, including the Middle East Peace Process, countering anti-Semitism, Israelophobia, the Jewish diaspora and more.

“Temple Mount Crisis” Awash with Misinformation

Author

Jan 2023

Dan Diker discusses the recent Temple Mount drama, in which National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir’s recent 13-minute visit to the Temple Mount plaza triggered international opprobrium. 'The international outcry,' he writes, 'is missing critical information and instead is awash in misinformation.'

Why Ivy League Schools Get an “F” on Campus Antisemitism

Author

Nov 2022

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker writes about the latest report by the “Stop Antisemitism” monitoring group on antisemitism on American university campuses. The findings, Diker writes, are quite troubling, including the statistic that fifty-five percent of students surveyed report being a target of campus antisemitism.

Why did ‘The Harvard Crimson’ decide to take on Israel?

Author

May 2022

In this article, Dan Diker discusses The Harvard Crimson‘s April 29th editorial, which spoke in support of BDS's claims against Israel.

Walking together across Abraham’s bridge

Author

Apr 2022

Dan Diker explores the idea of building cultural bridges between Jews and Arabs in Israel and the role played by the non-profit Israel Tennis and Education Centers in building a brighter future.

Arafat used the 'apartheid Israel' smear – but it goes back even further

Author

Feb 2022

In this article for The Jewish Chronicle, Dan Diker examines the political accusations that were used in the recently published Amnesty International’s report.

The Amnesty report on Israel affirms the PLO’s 60-year ‘apartheid’ strategy

Author

Feb 2022

Dan Diker, in this article for Jewish News Syndicate, shares his opinion as he examines and explains a recent Amnesty International report in which several organizations have made political attacks on Israel.

Has the Palestinian 'apartheid assault' backfired?

Author

Jan 2022

Dan Diker, in this published opinion piece for The Jerusalem Post, explains the potential impacts resulting from Palestinian apartheid propaganda in the Middle East as well as in the West.

Israeli apartheid comparison spurs call for ‘moral clarity’ in weighing Desmond Tutu’s legacy

Author

Dec 2021

In this article, Dan Diker speaks on the influence that South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu had on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

The Taliban’s Palestinian Partners: Implications for the Middle East Peace Process

Co-author

Sep 2021

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh discuss the implications of the recent U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Palestinian hybrid warfare is a strategic threat to Israel's security

Author

Nov 2021

In this article for The Jerusalem Post, Dan Diker examines the recent strategies and warfare between Israel and Palestine.

The “Apartheid” Poll and the Disinformation Discourse

Co-Author

Jul 2021

Jerusalem, IL

Along with his Co-Author, Dan Diker unpacks the meaning of the word “apartheid” and the discourse surrounding its usage in relation to Israel.

Mansour Abbas, Mahmoud Abbas, and the Abraham Effect

Co-Author

Apr 2021

Jerusalem, IL

In this article, Dan Diker takes a look at Mansour Abbas' career that led to recently claiming several seats for his political party in Israel's March 2021 elections.

We should have a vaccine against viral propaganda

Author

Jan 2021

Dan Diker addresses the misinformation and misleading language surrounding COVID-19 vaccinations in Israel and Pakistan, and he draws upon his recent experience visiting United Arab Emirates to share what he experienced and learned there.

Arab Normalization and Palestinian Radicalization: The Tug of War over the Middle East Peace Process

Co-Author

Nov 2020

Jerusalem, IL

After the Palestinian leaders rejected the Abraham Accords, Dan Diker delves into the political and socioeconomic implications of the Middle East.

The Alignment of BDS and Black Lives Matter: Implications for Israel and Diaspora Jewry

Author

Jul 2020

Jerusalem, IL

In the wake of the Black Lives Matter movement, Dan Diker talks about the "intersectional solidarity" between BLM and BDS protesters, and how this unification has affected the way that American Jews identify.

Mahmoud Abbas’ Strategy of Selective Compliance

Co-Author

Jun 2020

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker shares his expert insights on the recent events surrounding Mahmoud Abbas and the Palestinian leaders as the nation has abandoned previous agreements with Israel and the United States.

Legal Assault: How the ICC Has Been Weaponized Against the U.S. and Israel

Co-Author

May 2020

Jerusalem, IL

In this discussion, Dan Diker and other experts take an in-depth look into how NGOs and terror groups have worked to fight against the International Criminal Court.

Has the Coronavirus Infected Israelophobes?

Author

Mar 2020

Jerusalem, IL

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dan Diker examines how anti-Semitics and Israelophobes have reacted to the crisis by creating conspiracy theories against Jewish people, and he reflects on previous historic events such as the bubonic plague, which saw similar circumstances and hatred against Jews.

Israelophobia and the West: The Hijacking of Civil Discourse on Israel and How to Rescue It

Editor

Mar 2020

Jerusalem, IL

In this collection of articles and essays edited by Dan Diker, scholars, columnists, political commentators and prolific figures in the global Jewish community share their opinions on the current discourse against Israel in the West and by diaspora.

The U.S. Peace Plan: A Return to the Rabin Doctrine of Defensible Borders

Author

Feb 2020

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker analyzes the “Vision for Peace" and how the declarations signal a major shift in Palestinian-Israeli relations and a return to a "security-first approach."

President Trump’s Executive Order on Anti-Semitism

Author

Dec 2019

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker speaks on President Trump's executive order concerning anti-Semitism and protecting the rights of Jewish people from discrimination on college campuses.

The Palestinian Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel Deception: Unmasked

Co-Author

May 2019

Jerusalem, IL

In their report, Dan and Adam Shay refute the assumption that the PACBI is a grassroots organization. Instead, the report unmasks terror links associated with the group that, like the BDS campaign, seeks to destabilize Israel.

Students for Justice in Palestine Unmasked: Terror Links, Violence, Bigotry, and Intimidation on US Campuses

Author

Dec 2018

Jerusalem, IL

Dan Diker and Jamie Berk unmask the forces at play behind Students for Justice in Palestine, a movement operating across colleges and universities in the United States that promotes damaging anti-Semitic rhetoric.

Defeating Denormalization: Shared Palestinian and Israeli Perspectives on a New Path to Peace

Editor

May 2018

Jerusalem, IL

Dan edits this collection of articles advocating for a new way of peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

BDS Unmasked: Radical Roots, Extremist Ends

Author

Jan 2015

Jerusalem, IL

In BDS Unmasked, Dan Diker discusses the ways in which radical groups have exploited the 2014 Hamas attacks for their own political and economic gain, furthering calls for the destruction of Israel.

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Specialist Courses

University of South Wales

PhD International Security Studies

Cardiff, UK

Dan has completed his PhD in International Security Studies at the University of South Wales.

Speaking Engagements

The Jerusalem Post Democracy Conference

Featured Speaker

Jan 2023

Dan Diker took part in a panel titled 'The Battle for Israel in the Public Sphere', which focused on how Israel should be discussed in light of current efforts to reform the judicial system and major demonstrations that have been held in opposition to those proposed changes.

Institutions Abandoning the IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism Court Danger

Featured Speaker

Sep 2021

The Jerusalem Center held a book launch on August 11, 2021, for Double Message, Double Standard: Institutions Abandoning the IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism Court Danger, by Fiamma Nirenstein. Other speakers included Amb. Alan Baker, Prof. Gerald M. Steinberg, and Dan Diker.

Fellowships

Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs

Senior Research Fellow

2002 - Present

Jerusalem, IL

Dan began his career at the JCPA as a Senior Foreign Policy Fellow and Analyst.

International Institute for Counter-Terrorism: IDC Herzliya

Research Fellow

Herzliya, IL

The Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya, currently known as Reichman University, is one of the top private research and higher learning institutes in Israel. Dan is a Research Fellow at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism.

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Dan’s Education

University of South Wales

PhD in International Security Studies

Reichman University

MA | Government and Counter Terrorism Policy, Summa Cum Laude

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