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Lord Weidenfeld, founder and President of the Institute for Strategic Dialogue. | The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) is an independent policy organisation and think tank working with leaders in government, media and the private sector to challenge long-range threats to international and communal peace, and to enhance Europe's capacity to act effectively and strategically with other key players in the global arena. Through a range of long-term policy, educational and cultural programmes, including specialised task forces, closed policy meetings with government heads, cross-border networks and scholarships, the Institute fosters leadership and stability across Europe and its wider neighbourhood, bridging communal, religious and political divides. |
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European Muslim Professionals' Network
Developed out a series of trans-Atlantic workshops, ISD is partnering with Salzburg Global Seminar to develop a European Muslim professional network. An exploratory workshop in November 2008 will assess the creation of an action-oriented pan-European network of Muslim professionals, through which emerging young Muslim leaders will encourage new initiatives and strategies for change. The network will foster role models for younger European Muslims and help broaden career choices open to the next generation. By giving this group more voice and visibility the network will challenge existing inaccurate perceptions of Muslims, highlighting the varied contributions they make in their societies, communities and economies.
In conjunction with Balliol College, Oxford University, the Institute for Strategic Dialogue hosted a special lecture at the Sheldonian on Tuesday, 18th November, by His Excellency Shimon Peres, the President of Israel, on 'The Globalization of Peace'. More
ISD launched the European Muslim Professionals’ Network in Salzburg, Austria, on 16th November 2008 with the Salzburg Global Seminar. The inaugural meeting engaged 50 dynamic individuals to establish a long-term resource for Europe’s Muslims. More.
Supporting the leaders of tomorrow - the Weidenfeld Scholarships and Leadership Programme at Oxford University. More...
The Institute for Strategic Dialogue is recruiting for a Chief Operating Officer as part of its leadership team to manage core operations and contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation. More...