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P r o g r a m September 10-13, 2012 th 1INTERNATIONAL2 2 CONFERENCE Introduction World Summit on Counter-Terrorism Terrorism’s Global Impact September 10-13, 2012 ICT’s 12th International Conference Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Israel Over 1,000 top decision-makers, defense, intelligence and police officials, prominent academic scholars, and security industry leaders from over 50 countries are taking part in this year’s conference. As a conference participant, you will have the unique opportunity to: Meet key decision-makers in the fields of Counter-Terrorism and Homeland Security Interact with government, defense and police officials, who deal with terrorism on a daily basis Learn about cutting-edge research, new operational practices and technological innovations from leading international experts Network with entrepreneurs and significantly broaden your customer base in the global security and Counter-Terrorism industry Participate in discussions and professional workshops on the most advanced and pertinent topics in modern Counter-Terrorism Widen and diversify your global network of professional relationships in the field of Counter-Terrorism 2 We invite you to learn more about ICT and the conference on our website: www.ict.org.il P r o g r a m World Summit on Counter-Terrorism 2012 The conference will commence on September 10, 2012, with a unique series of lectures in which Israeli decision - makers and heads of security services will analyze the regional and Israeli security challenges in light of tectonic changes in the Middle East. This "Talking Heads" series will feature former Directors of Mossad and the ISA (Shabak), IDF Chiefs of Staff, Directors of the Intelligence Directorate, National Security Advisors, General Commissioners of Israel’s Police, and Directors of Counter-Terrorism Bureaus. On the evening of September 10, 2012, we will conclude the first day of the conference with a welcoming ceremony and reception. The conference’s Plenary Session September 11 will feature international keynote presentations from senior officials, decision - makers and leading academics, who will analyze regional and global security challenges. The Plenary Session will provide a Terrorism’s backdrop for the in-depth examinations and discussions of the following two days. On the evening of September 11, 2012, we will hold a Memorial Ceremony for the victims of 9/11 and of terrorism worldwide. Following the memorial ceremony, former Israeli Prime Minister Mr. Ehud Olmert will deliver a Keynote Address. The second day of the conference will conclude with an analytical simulation and presentation of lessons G l o b a l learned from crisis negotiation during terrorism events (Toulouse, Mumbai, Beslan), to be conducted by a team from the IDF Crisis Negotiations Unit. I m p a c t On September 12, 2012, the conference will be devoted to 11 regional workshops that will examine, from different geo-political perspectives, the threats and challenges emerging from current processes and changes in the Muslim world. On the evening of September 12, 2012, we will present the world premiere screening of the documentary, "Suicide Killing – Proliferation: The Path to Darkness", to be followed by a scholarly discussion of the phenomenon of suicide attacks. 3 The morning of September 13, 2012 will be devoted to 6 special workshops dealing with new trends, challenges, and fundamental issues facing counter-terrorism, including pharma-terrorism, cyber-terrorism, the future of global jihad, illegal immigration and law enforcement, counter-terrorism and international humanitarian law, and Hezbollah’s activity in Latin America. On the afternoon of September 13, 2012, top Israeli and international experts will conduct a simulation, which will analyze and study the emergence of the Sinai Peninsula as a “glocal” terrorism threat, and the security implications of this for Israel and the Middle East. 4 P r o g r a m World Summit on Counter-Terrorism 2012 The presentations throughout the conference will cover four main issues: The Resurgence of Sunni Islamism: The process that began over a year ago, which has come to be known as the “Arab Spring”, led to the overthrow of traditional regimes and the rise to power of various Sunni Islamist movements (e.g., the Muslim Brotherhood, Salafist movements) in Arab countries in North Africa and the Middle East. The Quest of Rebellion/Revolution for Democratization in the Arab World: The collapse of the old authoritarian regimes and the devolution of power to the masses has enabled fundamentalist movements and hybrid terrorist organizations to exploit the opening of a “window of political competition”, in general, and democratic Terrorism’s elections, in particular, to gain power and legitimacy. G l o b a l I m p a c t 5 Instability and the Crisis of Statehood: The Islamist revolutions in the countries of the Arab Spring have led to a crisis of legitimacy in states in the Middle East; the erosion or disappearance of effective control of territory, borders, and certain populations as an outgrowth of regime instability; the loss of a monopoly on centralized, organized state powers; and the appearance of “non-state actors”. The Information Revolution and Its Impact on Terrorism: Cyber-space, the Internet, and social networks are being used to initiate and foment revolutions and promote political processes, and to conduct terrorist attacks (cyber-terrorism). 6 P r o g r a m World Summit on Counter-Terrorism World Summit on Counter-Terrorism 2012 Terrorism’s Global Impact September 10-13, 2012 ICT’s 12th International Conference Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Israel Schedule* Monday, September 10, 10:00-14:30 at the Center for Performing Arts, Herzliya Special Sessions: Talking Heads 10:00 - 11:30 Opening Remarks: Dr. Boaz Ganor, Ronald S. Lauder Chair for Counter-Terrorism, Deputy Dean, Lauder School of Government, Founder & Executive Director, ICT, The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC), Israe Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Amos Yadlin, Director, The Institute for National Security Studies and Former Head, Military Intelligence Directorate, Israel Terrorism’s Mr. Yaakov Peri, Former Director of the Israeli Security Agency (ISA), Israel Lt. Gen. (Res.) Amnon Lipkin-Shahak, Former Chief of Staff, IDF, Israel M.K. Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Shaul Mofaz, Leader of the Opposition and Head of the Kadima Party; Former Chairman, Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Israeli Knesset; Former Minister of Defense; and Former IDF Chief of Staff, Israel G l o b a l 11:30 - 11:50 Break Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Ami Ayalon, Former Director of the Israeli Security Agency (ISA) and Former Commander of the Navy, Israel I m p a c t Commissioner (Ret.) David Cohen, Former General Commissioner of the Police, Israel Maj. Gen. (Res.) Uri Sagi, Former Head, Military Intelligence Directorate, Israel Prof. Uzi Arad, Professor, IDC Herzliya; Former National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister and Head of the National Security Council, Israel Mr. Shabtai Shavit, Chairman of the Board of Directors, The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Former Director of Mossad, Israel 7 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch * Conference schedule and content are subject to change. Monday, September 10, 14:30-18:30 at the Center for Performing Arts, Herzliya 14:30 - 16:30 Maj. Gen. (Res.) Prof. Itzhak Ben-Israel, Chairman, Israel National Council for Research and Development and Chairman, The Israeli Space Agency, Israel Mr. Eitan Ben David, Director, Counter-Terrorism Bureau, Israel Maj. Gen. (Res.) Danny Rothschild, Director, Institute of Policy and Strategy (IPS), The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Israel Commissioner (Ret.) Shlomo Aharonishki, Former General Commissioner of the Police, Israel Brig. Gen. (Res.) Nitzan Nuriel, Former Director, Counter-Terrorism Bureau & Research Associate, ICT, IDC, Israel Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Giora Eiland, Senior Research Fellow, Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and Former National Security Advisor, Israel 16:30 - 17:00 Break 17:00 - 18:30 Brig. Gen. Eyal Zamir, Head, Ground Force Command, IDF, Israel Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amos Gilad, Head of the Political, Military and Policy Bureau, Ministry of Defense, Israel Commissioner Yohanan Danino, General Commissioner of Police, Israel Mr. Dan Meridor, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Intelligence and Atomic Energy, Israel Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Jonathan Davis, Vice President for External Relations, Head of the Raphael Recanati International School, IDC Herzliya, Israel 8 P r o g r a m World Summit on Counter-Terrorism Monday, September 10, 18:30-21:30 at the Center for Performing Arts, Herzliya 2012 Welcoming Ceremony & Reception 18:30 - 19:30 Prof. Uriel Reichman, Founder and President, IDC Herzliya, Israel Mr. Shabtai Shavit, Chairman of the Board of Directors, The International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), The Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, Former Director of Mossad, Israel Dr. Boaz Ganor, Founder & Executive Director of ICT, Israel Keynote Speaker: Mr. Avi Dichter, Minister for Home Front Defense. Former Director, ISA, Israel Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Jonathan Davis, Head of the Raphael Recanati International School, Vice President for External Relations, IDC Herzliya, Israel Terrorism’s 19:30 - 21:30 Opening Cocktail reception and party with musical guests Lee Ganor and "Deja-Vu" G l o b a l I m p a c t 9 Tuesday, September 11, 09:30-14:30 at the Center for Performing Arts, Herzliya