The Impact of an Airport in the Jezreel Valley on Agriculture and Food Security in Israel
The aim of this paper is to assess the potential impact of establishing an airport in the Jezreel Valley on regional agricultural production, the local economy and livelihoods dependent on agriculture, and the supply of food and food security for the broader Israeli public.
Law enforcement in the 21st century :Law, Government&Politics, Science&Technology
This two volume publication contains the research reports and summaries of seminars held in the framework of the perennial project of predicting the state of law enforcement system in the 21st century and to prepare for it. The project was initiated by the Office of the Chief Scientist in the Ministry of Public Security (former […]
Law enforcement in the 21st century: Society, Economy, Minorities, Internal Security
This two volume publication contains the research reports and summaries of seminars held in the framework of the perennial project of predicting the state of law enforcement system in the 21st century and to prepare for it. The project was initiated by the Office of the Chief Scientist in the Ministry of Public Security (former […]
Use of Alternative Energy Sources in Light of the Persian Gulf Crisis
Scientific lectures at popular level on the subject of Alternative Energy sources specifically in Israel. The lectures cover most alternative energy sources and the lectures are proposed for decision makers in the civil and economic sector.
Coping With the Israeli Industry Chains of Supply and the Deglobalization
The special situation of the State of Israel presents it with challenges that require a careful assessment of the situation regarding the capabilities and needs in a multi-year vision.
The purpose of the discussion at the round table was defined: a joint examination of whether it is possible to offer the Israeli government cables
Recommended policy in this regard. The discussion took place at the Shmuel Neman institution on July 10 2024 and this report summarize the recommendations
New Thought on Accelerating the Upgrading of Israel SME Industry to Use Industry 4 Technologies
Below we have proposed a rapid assimilation of Industry 4.0 in Israel, a program aimed at bringing out the SME industry from the current technological stagnation and place it at the forefront of global innovation.
Past initiatives to strengthen the Israeli society: Lessons from the Past
Israel is in the midst of a multidimensional crisis combining legislative initiatives, policy changes and public upheaval. This led to long lasting protests that exposed the fragmentation of the Israeli society. The Samuel Neaman Institute has addressed issues related to the Israeli society since 2005, including a unifying definition of societal resilience (Gal, Padan, 2020). […]
Strategic Competition – U.S. China 2022 – An Israeli Perspective
This survey paper reviews recent research in the rapidly changing relations among the triangle of Israel, China and the United States. Israel has long enjoyed a special relationship with the US, in trade, investment and technology, and in recent years, has benefited from trade and infrastructure investment with China. US-China rivalry has greatly complicated this […]
“Common Ground”: Agreed Road Map for Long-Term National Paradigms
Strategic thinking process for the state of Israel is presented. Based on interviews of 40 prominent Israelis, from diverse walks of life, we find a wide common ground in considering the ‘Declaration of Independence’ (1948) to be Israel’s vision for the coming decades. To validate our proposition that the vision chapter of the Declaration of […]
The Global Economic Impact of the Russia-Ukraine War
This survey was prepared 20 days after Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine. It reviews what we regard as credible knowledgeable insights on: stagflation, supply chain issues, ‘when the guns fall silent’, China as ‘monkey in the middle’, geopolitics and policy recalculation, and a conclusion.