For over two decades, the AJC Africa Institute has fostered people-to-people relationships and partnerships, establishing diplomatic and business ties and unlocking the full potential of Africa-U.S. and Africa-Israel relations.
At AJC Global Forum 2026, Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC’s Asia Pacific Institute (API), and Joel Burnie, Executive Manager of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council (AIJAC), reflect on the decades-long partnership between American Jewish Committee (AJC) and AIJAC — and the urgent challenges facing Jewish communities today.
In this powerful address at the AJC Global Forum 2025 in New York, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema highlights Zambia’s commitment to global partnerships rooted in democracy, innovation, and shared progress.
In this session, moderated by Wayne Sussman, Director of the AJC Africa Institute, the experts discuss key issues surrounding Israel-Africa relations: the role of innovation and technology, demography, trade, and security, along with numerous opportunities for cooperation in areas such as agriculture, energy, healthcare, and more.
On March 10, regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran announced their agreement to resume diplomatic relations. The biggest surprise was who brokered the deal: China. Long-time China experts Mercy Kuo, Executive Vice President of Pamir Consulting, and Carice Witte, Executive Director of Sino-Israel Global Network and Academic Leadership will join Shira Loewenberg, Director of AJC Asia Pacific Institute in discussing this major development and its impact on the regional and global stage.
