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IDI Awarded Israel Prize for Lifetime Achievement
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IDI President Dr. Arye Carmon accepts the Israel Prize from President Shimon Peres at a gala event held on Independence Day in Jerusalem. Dr. Carmon said of the award: "The Israel Prize is the highest honor the country can bestow on any organization. It is a tribute to the hard work and support of so many people over the last 18 years. This award solidifies our determination to strengthen democracy in Israel and lead with a vision...for change."
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IDI Launches New Terror and Democracy Newsletter
IDI's monthly Terror and Democracy Newsletter analyzes relatively unknown counterterrorist measures with a view to fostering discussion on the way to balance security interests and democratic values in the struggle against terrorism.
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IDI Events
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4/16 A Common Ethos for the State: Israel as a Jewish, Democratic and Egalitarian State (Session 1)
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The opening session of IDI's George Shultz Roundtable Forum Seminar Series introduced a range of perspectives on "Israel's Cultural and Ethical Infrastructure."
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4/29 IDI Receives Israel Prize for Life Achievement–Special Contribution to Society and State
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The State of Israel bestows its highest honor on IDI for the Institute's “Special Contribution to Society & State” at Israel's 61st Independence Day celebration in Jerusalem
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5/6 Final Conference in the Political Awareness through Education Series
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On Wednesday, May 6th, the final conference in IDI's Political Awareness through Education Series will be held at the Kibbutzim Seminar in Tel Aviv.
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5/7 A Common Ethos for the State: Israel as a Jewish, Democratic and Egalitarian State (Session 2)
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The second session of IDI's George Shultz Roundtable Forum Seminar Series explores questions surrounding "Solidarity and Social Justice."
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5/14 'Trends in the Development of Contemporary Democracies' Seminar Series
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The fifth conference of IDI's study group on contemporary democracies will focus on "The Financial Crisis: Political Implications and the place of Neo-Liberalism in Modern Democracies."
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5/24 A Common Ethos for the State: Israel as a Jewish, Democratic and Egalitarian State (Session 3)
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The third and final session of IDI's George Shultz Roundtable Forum Seminar Series examines the issue of "An Appropriate Regime for the State of Israel in the 21st Century."
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For more information on upcoming events--or to inquire about participation--please contact Ms. Hagit Sharon-Agmon at 02-530-0843 or hagit@idi.org.il
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Israel’s New Government
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How does the unique composition of the 32nd government of Israel compare to previous governments? IDI provides a comprehensive overview of the new governing coalition led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Participation, Abstention, Boycott
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Arab voter turnout in the 2009 election continues the trend of steady decline. How do previous years and other sectors of Israeli society compare?
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The Return of the State
IDI researchers explore Israeli preferences vis-à-vis government involvement in the private sector. Newly released public opinion polling indicates a strong preference for state sponsored social services. |
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Women in the Knesset
The results of the recent elections to the 18th Knesset show a rising number of women representatives in the Israeli parliament. Does this indicate the intentional closing of the 'gender gap', or is it simply a coalition-building coincidence? |
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