The global economic crisis is not the only challenge on the agenda of world leaders. In different parts of the globe, governments are coping with a long list of difficult dilemmas: social progress, energy, climate change, regional conflicts, terror and more. Today’s leaders are working in a demanding environment, satiated with pressure, political hardships and a tormenting necessity to decide between alternatives.  How do the challenges of our era appear to those who must make practical decisions and lead us toward a better tomorrow? 

Moderator:

Mr. Arad Nir, Israel

TV Head of Foreign News Desk, Channel 2 News, Israeli Israel:

Participants:

H.E. Mr. Shimon Peres, Israel

President of the State of Israel

H.E. Mr. Wu Cai, People's Republic of China:

Minister of Culture, People's Republic of China

H.E. Mr. Leonel Fernández, The Dominican Republic:

President of The Dominican Republic

H.E. Dr. Ivanov Gjorge, Republic of Macedonia:

President of the Republic of Macedonia

Mr. Dennis Ross, USA

Special assistant to President Barack Obama; Senior director of the Central Region at the National Security Council