Dan Arbell

Dan Arbell serves as a scholar-in-residence at the Center for Israeli Studies at American University, leveraging 25 years of diplomatic experience from the Israeli Foreign Service. His distinguished career includes roles as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. (2009-2012), Deputy Chief of Mission in Tokyo (2001-2005), and Chief of Staff to Ambassador Itamar Rabinovich during Syria negotiations (1993-1996). He currently teaches courses including Arab-Israeli Relations and Israeli Politics across the School of International Service and Government departments.

His academic credentials feature:

• Master of Arts (MA) in Political Science from Hebrew University, Jerusalem
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in World History and Political Science from Hebrew University, Jerusalem

Mr. Arbell's expertise centers on US-Israel strategic relations, Israel's geopolitical challenges, and evolving Middle Eastern dynamics. His public lectures and teaching emphasize diplomatic negotiation frameworks, regional security complexities, and the historical context of Arab-Israeli conflicts. As a frequent national speaker, he analyzes contemporary policy shifts through the lens of his firsthand diplomatic experience, particularly focusing on U.S. engagement and multilateral negotiation strategies in volatile regions.