IPS
	The Institute for Policy and Strategy The Institute for Policy and Strategy (IPS) was founded in 2000 by Professor Uzi Arad. The Institute operates as part of the IDC Herzliya's Lauder School of Government, Diplomacy & Strategy. Its primary objective is to engage in research activities which contribute to Israel’s national policy and to the upgrading of its strategic decision-making process. The range of IPS projects encompasses a variety of issues crucial to Israel including national security and strategy; foreign policy; intelligence; the Jewish people; economics; science and technology; welfare; social policy and education.   IPS conducts research on a broad analytical scope, concentrating on identifying emerging issues and trends. It also invests in improving analysis and in innovative methodologies. IPS is characterized by its variety of disciplines and inputs, and its interdisciplinary, integrative, comprehensive and future-oriented approach.    IPS cultivates close working relations with governments, public institutions, think tanks and research institutes around the world. It convenes meetings with experts and holds seminars and debates. The annual Herzliya Conference on the Balance of Israel’s National Security is the flagship of IPS activities.     The Institute’s Board of Directors is chaired by Mr. Israel Makov and its members are: Prof. Amir Barnea, Prof. Moshe Barniv, Maj. Gen. (res.) Ilan Biran, Mr. Yossie Hollander, Prof. Rafi Melnick, Prof. Alex Mintz, Prof. Uriel Reichman, Ms. Dalia Segal, Ambassador Zalman Shoval, and Maj. Gen. (res.) Shlomo Yanai.