Calev Ben-Dor
Senior Research Associate at BICOM: Britain Israel Communications & Research Centre- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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BICOM: Britain Israel Communications & Research Centre
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Think Tanks
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Research Associate
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Director of Research
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2019
Leading a team of researchers and writers producing expert analysis on Israeli affairs, the Israeli-Palestinian arena, Israel’s relations with the wider Middle East, and Britain’s role in the region.
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Deputy Editor
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Nov 2015 - Present
Launched in 2012, the Fathom journal www.fathomjournal.org focuses on Israel and the Middle East as well as antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Its weekly content is read by thousands of opinion formers such as journalists, think tankers, policy experts, academics, parliamentarians and civil servants. Viewed as authoritative and balanced, the journal is respected across the political spectrum, from left to right, secular to religious, Israelis to Palestinians. Launched in 2012, the Fathom journal www.fathomjournal.org focuses on Israel and the Middle East as well as antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Its weekly content is read by thousands of opinion formers such as journalists, think tankers, policy experts, academics, parliamentarians and civil servants. Viewed as authoritative and balanced, the journal is respected across the political spectrum, from left to right, secular to religious, Israelis to Palestinians.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel
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Israel
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst, Policy Planning Bureau
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May 2011 - Nov 2015
The Policy Planning Department is responsible for formulating policy recommendations for the Foreign Minister and Director General of the Ministry. • Integrative staff work on Syria / Lebanon; Egypt / Sinai / Gaza; the peace process. • Prepare contingency plans and formulate agreements to end military conflicts • Draft Net Assessment detailing global and regional trends and evaluating risks and opportunities. • Inter-agency cooperation with relevant parallel governmental bodies. The Policy Planning Department is responsible for formulating policy recommendations for the Foreign Minister and Director General of the Ministry. • Integrative staff work on Syria / Lebanon; Egypt / Sinai / Gaza; the peace process. • Prepare contingency plans and formulate agreements to end military conflicts • Draft Net Assessment detailing global and regional trends and evaluating risks and opportunities. • Inter-agency cooperation with relevant parallel governmental bodies.
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Kol Voice Seminars
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Tel Aviv & Jerusalem
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Educator and Lecturer
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2014
• Building curricula on Israeli and Middle Eastern politics and history for foreign groups in Israel • Lecturing and providing educational workshops and seminars for short & long term programs in Israel • Presenting guided security briefings of Jerusalem • Building curricula on Israeli and Middle Eastern politics and history for foreign groups in Israel • Lecturing and providing educational workshops and seminars for short & long term programs in Israel • Presenting guided security briefings of Jerusalem
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Reut Group
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Israel
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Analyst - National Security Team
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Nov 2006 - May 2011
• Monitoring Key Local and Global Trends in order to Identify Potential Strategic Surprises and Opportunities• Systemic Research and ‘Knowledge Development’ on Topics such as the Political Process with the Palestinians, Israel’s National Security, and the Delegitimization Challenge• Presentation of Insights to Israeli Defence Ministry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IDF Strategic Planning Branch and National Security Council among others
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Head of Training and Methodology
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Apr 2009 - Apr 2011
• Creating programs for analyst training and continuous learning • Responsible for practical implementation of leadership theories within organization.• Management and Design of Reut’s Digital Strategy: Website, Blog, Social Media
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Embassy of Israel in London
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London
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Public Affairs Department
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Oct 2003 - Oct 2005
• Communicating and Advocating Israeli policy by liaising with Jewish community, Church Groups, Human Rights Organisations and Academics; • Preparing and Conducting Presentations about Israeli Policy and Image. • Coordinating Diplomatic Visits for Ministers and Dignitaries. • Formulating Articles and Press Releases for Publication. • Drafting Speeches and Briefing Sheets for Ambassador and Senior Diplomats • Communicating and Advocating Israeli policy by liaising with Jewish community, Church Groups, Human Rights Organisations and Academics; • Preparing and Conducting Presentations about Israeli Policy and Image. • Coordinating Diplomatic Visits for Ministers and Dignitaries. • Formulating Articles and Press Releases for Publication. • Drafting Speeches and Briefing Sheets for Ambassador and Senior Diplomats
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Education
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Harvard Kennedy School
Negotiation strategy -
London School of Economics and Political Science
Master of Science (MSc), History of International Relations -
University of Leeds
Bachelor's degree, International History and Politics