Elliot Brandt

Elliot is the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's Western States Director. He is responsible for pro-Israel political activity and coalition building in 99 congressional districts, lobbying Members of Congress and their staffs annually on pro-Israel legislation and resolutions. Elliot spent a year in Israel on the Otzma Fellowship, where he witnessed first-hand the effects of the Persian Gulf War, the wave of Russian immigration and the airlift and absorption of 14,000 Ethiopian Jews during Operation Solomon. He has returned to Israel many times since then, meeting with Members of Knesset, officials from the Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Defense. He has also represented AIPAC in delegations to India, Turkey, Poland, Azerbaijan and the European Union. Elliot is a graduate of Stanford University, where he focused on International Relations and Soviet Studies. He is also a Wexner Fellow.

The Peace Process, Plutonium and American Politics:

The Jewish Community's Challenges and Opportunities in 2008

Global History and Culture, Israel

With Hamas hardened in Gaza, Hezbollah rearmed after last summer's war and Iran racing to become a nuclear power, 2008 will be a pivotal year for America, Israel and the Jewish community. What is the status of America's relationship with Israel? How will the presidential elections affect that relationship? What is happening behind the scenes that we aren't talking about but should be? Join in a candid discussion about all things politically affecting Israel, both foreign and domestic.

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