Natan Sharansky

Natan Sharansky is a prominent Israeli politician, author, and former Soviet dissident, born in 1948 in Ukraine. His early life took a dramatic turn when he became a refusenik, leading to his imprisonment for nine years during the 1970s and 1980s. This experience had a profound impact on his life and future endeavors. Apart from his political career, Sharansky is also a skilled chess player and has made significant contributions to literature.

Sharansky has held various notable positions, including Chairman of the Executive for the Jewish Agency, a role he served from June 2009 to August 2018. Currently, he chairs the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), a non-partisan American organization. Through his work, Sharansky continues to make a lasting impact on global policy and antisemitism studies. His unique blend of political experience, literary talent, and personal history has established him as a respected figure in Israeli politics and beyond.