Asher Fredman has played a central role in Israel’s counter-BDS and public diplomacy efforts over the last decade. He served as Chief of Staff and International Affairs Advisor to Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs, as Senior Coordinator for International Affairs in the Strategic Affairs Ministry, and in the Strategic Communications Directorate of the Prime Minister’s Office. Prior to his roles in government, he served as a researcher at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA) and NGO Monitor. He holds a B.A. and M.A. from Harvard University in Government and Middle Eastern Studies. Today, he serves as a Fellow at the Kohelet Policy Forum, and as a strategy and communications consultant.