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Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures

During his fifty-year career in journalism, Israeli military analyst Zeev Schiff dissected monumental events of war and peace with realism, vision, nuance, and attention to detail. From his post at Haaretz and through his books and media appearances, he earned the respect of fellow journalists and policymakers alike—in Israel, across the Middle East, and around the world. His wisdom and guidance were instrumental to the founding and growth of The Washington Institute, where he was a longtime fellow and source of unfailingly wise counsel.

Articles in this Series

Video
Brief Analysis
Israeli National Security on the Eve of Yet Another Election
A Forum in Memory of Zeev Schiff
Watch an expert forum on the new realities of the Middle East and Israel's strategic position amid deepening ties with Arab countries, Iran's regional ambitions, Palestinian political crisis, and renewed great-power competition.
Sep 22, 2022
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  • Amos Gilead
  • Ephraim Sneh
  • Ehud Yaari
  • Amos Yadlin
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Multimedia
Brief Analysis
2019 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on Middle East Security
Israeli Security Today: Facing Multiple Challenges on Multiple Fronts
The IDF's former top general discusses Russia’s role in advancing security goals in Syria, ongoing Israeli concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the humanitarian imperative of keeping a lid on Hamas and Hezbollah, and more.
May 17, 2019
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  • Gadi Eisenkot
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
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Brief Analysis
New Thinking About Israeli National Security in a Changing Regional Environment
Watch a wide-ranging address by the former deputy chief of the Israel Defense Forces' general staff as he explores the new and more complex security challenges facing Israel.
Aug 23, 2017
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  • Yair Golan
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Video
Brief Analysis
Israeli National Security in a Changing Regional Environment
Israel's former military chief of staff delivered the 8th annual Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on Israeli national security.
Sep 25, 2015
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  • Benny Gantz
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Multimedia
Brief Analysis
Reflections on Islamism: From the Muslim Brotherhood to the Islamic State
2014 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture
Israel's former ambassador to Egypt and Jordan discusses the changing face of Islamism for the Institute's annual lecture in honor of the late Zeev Schiff.
Oct 29, 2014
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  • Shimon Shamir
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Video
Brief Analysis
Israeli Security Policy in an Uncertain Middle East
2013 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture
Watch the 2013 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on Middle East Security with Amos Gilad, director of the Political-Military Affairs Bureau at Israel's Ministry of Defense.
Oct 11, 2013
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  • Amos Gilad
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Yoav Galant
Video
Brief Analysis
Israeli Security in a Changing Regional Environment
Watch the 2012 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on Middle East Security with one of Israel's most experienced military leaders.
Jun 18, 2012
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  • Yoav Galant
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Brief Analysis
Winds of Change in the Middle East: A View from Israel
The former head of Israeli military intelligence delivered the fourth annual Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on Middle East Security.
Apr 4, 2011
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  • Amos Yadlin
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Brief Analysis
Israel 2010: Strategic Threats, Strategic Opportunities
Ehud Barak, former prime minister and Israel's most decorated soldier, delivered the 2010 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on Middle East Security.
Feb 26, 2010
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  • Ehud Barak
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Brief Analysis
Strategic Challenges in a Changing Middle East
Moshe Yaalon, a senior minister in the government of Prime Minister Netanyahu and former chief of the IDF general staff, delivered the 2009 Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on Middle East Security
Jun 12, 2009
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  • Moshe Yaalon
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures
Brief Analysis
The Unlikely Peace: Prospects for an Israeli-Palestinian Agreement in 2008
Read a rapporteur's summary of the first annual Zeev Schiff Memorial Lecture on Middle East Security with Amnon Lipkin-Shahak, former chief of the IDF general staff.
Jul 1, 2008
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  • Amnon Lipkin-Shahak
◆ Zeev Schiff Memorial Lectures

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