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The Chaikin Chair in Geostrategy, University of Haifa
The Chair studies issues of national security from a special standpoint that
encompasses more than just military elements – that is, how the space that a
country occupies is utilized, such as natural resources and distribution, population
spread, physical infrastructure, and the environment.
The Chair publishes position papers, books and scientific studies, advises senior
decision makers, initiates research, organizes study days and conferences, and
assists research students in these fields.
The Chair also promulgates study of these issues at high schools and academic
institutions.
The Late Reuven Chaikin (1918-2004)
Reuven Chaikin was born in Tel Aviv, and became a senior partner in the Somech-
Chaikin firm of chartered accountants. He evinced profound interest in geography
and geopolitics, and contributed greatly to these fields at the University of Haifa.
May his memory be for a blessing.
Prof. Arnon Soffer
Holder of the Reuven Chaikin Chair in Geostrategy
Translated by: Marshall Grant
Cartography Editor and Graphics: Noga Yoselevich
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