The Genius of Israel examines how Israeli society fosters resilience, innovation, and purpose amid divisions and global societal decline.

SYNOPSIS

The Genius of Israel explores how a small, divided nation of 9 million defies global trends of social decline. Dan Senor and Saul Singer examine Israel’s high life expectancy, youthful population, and resilience, showing how values of service, solidarity, and belonging drive innovation, community, and purpose. From military programs to tech startups and social initiatives, the book reveals how Israeli society, not just technology, creates hope, happiness, and a model for addressing modern challenges worldwide.

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DAN SENOR is co-author of The  New York Times-bestselling book The Genius of Israel: The Surprising Resilience of a Divided Nation in a Turbulent World, as well as The New York Times bestseller Start-Up Nation: The Story of Israel’s Economic Miracle, which has been translated into more than 30 languages.

He was a senior advisor to former Speaker Paul Ryan’s campaign for vice president and foreign policy advisor to Senator Mitt Romney’s presidential campaigns. A former Defense Department official, Dan was based in Iraq and at U.S. Central Command in Qatar in 2003 and 2004 as chief spokesperson for the U.S.-led coalition. He has written for The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, USA TODAY, and The Washington Post. In addition, he is also the host of the podcast “Call Me Back” and appears frequently on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS,” CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” and “CBS Mornings”.

Dan was educated at the University of Western Ontario, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Harvard Business School, and is currently a partner at an investment management firm. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons. 

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