Inside the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiating Room: Resolving Identity Conflicts
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Reception 7:30pm
Dinner and Dialogue 7:30pm
Close 9:30pm
Behind the issues in dispute in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are contradictory identity narratives and a struggle for recognition of the legitimacy of their collective experience. Like so many of today's complex conflicts, including current challenges confronting Hong Kong, standard negotiation approaches that seek compromise and a hard bargain are challenged by zero-sum mind sets. These underlying issues require a deep appreciation of the moral convictions, stories and core beliefs that lie behind the issues being raised at the negotiating table. Join veteran Israeli peace negotiator and educator Dr. Tal Becker for an enlightening discussion on ways to rethink intractable conflicts and global lessons to be learnt from the elusive search for Israeli-Palestinian peace.
Tal Becker is Senior Fellow at Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, leading educational initiatives on Israel and the Jewish world. He is a principal member of the institute's "Engaging Israel" series, the premier educational program on Israeli engagement in North America working to strengthen and reimagine the relationship between Israel and World Jewry. Dr. Becker is currently on leave from his position as Legal Adviser of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is one of the longest serving officials in Israeli peace efforts and has been a senior member of the Israeli peace negotiation team in successive rounds of negotiations. With over two decades of experience on the front lines of many of Israel's most pressing diplomatic, legal and policy challenges, Dr. Becker has operated as a key negotiator and behind-the-scenes representative for Israel in various contexts. Among numerous previous positions, he has been Senior Policy Advisor to Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, lead negotiator and drafter in the Annapolis and Kerry peace talks, Director of the International Law Department at the Israeli Foreign Ministry, Counsel to Israel's UN Mission in New York, international law expert for the Israel Defense Forces and Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. Dr. Becker earned his doctorate from Columbia University.
Ronnie C. Chan is Chairman of Hang Lung Group Ltd. and its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Ltd., both publicly listed in Hong Kong. The Group expanded into Mainland China in 1992, developing, owning and managing world-class commercial complexes in key tier one and tier two cities. He founded and chairs the China Heritage Fund, is Co-Founding Director of The Forbidden City Cultural Heritage Conservation Foundation, Beijing, and is former Vice President and former Advisor of the China Development Research Foundation in Beijing. Mr. Chan is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Chairman Emeritus of Asia Society and Chairman of the Asia Society Hong Kong Center, and Founding Chairman of the Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society. He serves or has served on the governing or advisory bodies of several think tanks and universities, including Peterson Institute for International Economics, World Economic Forum, East-West Center, Pacific Council on International Policy, Eisenhower Fellowships, The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation, University of Southern California, Indian School of Business, Yale University, Tsinghua University and Fudan University. (Moderator)
Regular Menu
Sesame Crusted Tuna with Dashi Jelly, Fennel Salad and Yuzu Pearls
Oven Roasted Chicken Breast with Green Pea Risotto and Chicken Jus
Vanilla Creme Brulee Tart with Raspberries
Vegetarian Menu
Grilled Green Asparagus with Black Truffel Aioli and Chopped Egg
Zucchini and Leek Quiche with Figs and Herb Dressing
Vanilla Creme Brulee Tart with Raspberries
Event Details
Asia Society Hong Kong Center, 9 Justice Drive, Admiralty