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The Konrad Adenauer Foundation Israel maintains an intensive network of partnerships with various universities and research centers, foundations and institutions in the areas of German-Israeli relations, Jewish life, democracy education and research, as well as national security and foreign policy. The partnerships focus on dialogue and research as cornerstones of mutual understanding and growing cooperation. Find out more about a selection of our partner organizations, from Reichman University to Yad Vashem.

Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan

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Bar-Ilan is one of Israel's largest and fastest-growing universities. The course "Approaches to Conflict Resolution in Israeli Society" is part of the Conflict Management, Resolution and Negotiation program, which offers MA and Ph.D. degrees. This course combines theoretical and practical aspects of cultural approaches to conflict management challenges within Israeli society, and enables students from diverse backgrounds to make valuable contributions to the improvement of their social organizations, government services and Israeli society in general.

The Simone Veil Research Centre for Contemporary European Studies

The Simone Veil Research Centre for Contemporary European Studies at the Ben Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), offers the wider public in Israel and in particular BGU students the opportunity to learn about contemporary political and social developments in Europe and promotes a greater awareness within Israel, of the growing importance of Europe and of the European Union.

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) was founded in 1913 “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.” ADL fights Antisemitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all. ADL builds bridges of communication, understanding and respect among diverse groups. The Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Israel has been cooperating with the ADL in Israel since 2019, focusing on understanding the perception of Antisemitism among Israelis and addressing its implications for Israel.

The Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies

The Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies (MDC) is a non-partisan, interdisciplinary research center affiliated with Tel Aviv University. The Center has earned a reputation as “expert that experts rely on”. This expertise was developed from the founding principle that in order to properly interpret developments in the Middle East and Africa, a deep understanding of the cultures, peoples, languages, religions and history of the region is required.

Israel Council on Foreign Relations

Israel Council on Foreign Relations

The Israel Council on Foreign Relations (ICFR) is a strictly non-partisan forum for the study and debate of foreign policy. Established in 1989 by the late Dr. David Kimche and a group of prominent practitioners and scholars of international affairs, the Council is a favored platform for distinguished foreign visitors who wish to present their views in a nongovernmental setting. The Council functions under the auspices of the World Jewish Congress Research Institute, and has, since its inception, hosted numerous heads of state, prime ministers, foreign ministers and other outstanding guests from abroad, as well as prominent local scholars and politicians. The Council publishes The Israel Journal of Foreign Affairs, which appears three times per annum.

Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research

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The Jerusalem Institute for Policy Research is a leading research institute whose mission is to influence policy-making, decision-making, planning and strategy processes. The main target groups for which the Institute works to fulfill this mandate are decision makers at local and national levels.

The Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)

The Institute for National Security Studies initiates and conducts innovative, relevant and high quality research that shapes the public discourse on issues related to Israel's national security agenda, and provides policy analysis and recommendations for decision makers, public policy makers and the strategic community in Israel and abroad.

Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy - Reichman University

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A partnership between the Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy and the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Israel, the Program on Democratic Resilience and Development is an interdisciplinary research, educational, and policy platform dedicated to the understanding and nurturing of free and responsible societies in Israel and around the world. The program seeks to better understand, protect and promote the values, institutions, and processes that enable human beings to create and sustain conditions of human dignity, security, liberty, and well being.

International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) - Reichman University

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The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT) is one of the leading academic institutes for counter-terrorism in the world, facilitating international cooperation in the global struggle against terrorism. ICT is an independent think tank providing expertise in terrorism, counter-terrorism, homeland security, threat vulnerability, risk assessment, intelligence analysis, national security and defense policy.

The Israel Democracy Institute (IDI)

The Israel Democracy Institute (IDI)

The Israel Democracy Institute is an independent and non-partisan organization, which aims to strengthen the moral and structural foundations of Israeli democracy. The institute sets its focus on long-term challenges such as political reforms, national security, state-religion relations and constitutional law.

Konrad Adenauer Conference Center (KACC)/ Mishkenot Sha'ananim / The Jerusalem Foundation

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The Jerusalem Foundation’s aim is to create an open, equitable and modern society. It takes care of the people’s needs and improves their quality of life through the provision of social and cultural facilities and through supporting philanthropy projects in Israel.

Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation, Tel Aviv University

Konrad Adenauer Program for Jewish-Arab Cooperation, Tel Aviv University

The Konrad Adenauer Program promotes cooperation between Jewish and Arab society. The program is aiming to deepen the knowledge and understanding of Jewish-Arab relations in Israel. To this end, research is conducted, documentation is published and conferences and events are organized. The program was founded in 2004 in cooperation between the Moshe Dayan Center (MDC) and the German Konrad Adenauer Foundation as part of the MDC. It is an extension of the Program on Arab Politics in Israel established in 1995 by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and Tel Aviv University.

S. Daniel Abraham Center for Strategic Dialogue

The Center for Strategic Dialogue is one of ten research centers at Netanya Academic Collge, a private educational institution. It seeks to combine academic work with practical efforts in order to contribute to conflict stabilization on the regional and global level.

Yad Vashem

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Yad Vashem is Israel’s official memorial to the Holocaust, established in 1953 through a law passed by the Knesset. It combines documentation, research, education and commemoration, making it the world center for remembrance of the Holocaust and its victims. The museum on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem is visited by around two million people per year.

Misgav Institute for National Security & Zionist Strategy

The Misgav Institute is an independent and non-partisan think tank that advances pragmatic and realistic approaches in Israeli foreign and defense policy. The institute provides insights and policy recommendations on national security issues to Israel’s senior decision-makers and to the security and diplomatic establishments. The goals of the joint project between the Misgav Institute and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung are to advance regional cooperation, integration and dialogue based on the Abraham Accords.