In the Lion's Den: Israel and the World - Hardcover

by Danny Danon (Author), Nikki Haley (Foreword by)

Israeli statesman and former UN Ambassador, Danny Danon, presents a compelling vision of Israel's future as a major player on the global stage.

In the Lion's Den is a book about the life events that encouraged Danny Danon to pursue his chosen career path and take his distinct and direct approach during his time as Knesset Member and later on in his political career. It is a book that tells the story of his journey to the United Nations and the key events that occurred during the five years he served as Israel's 17th Permanent Representative to the UN.

In the Lion's Den draws on the unique perspective of a man who has spent his entire career in his nation's public service. Danon shares his experiences on the front lines of Israel's global presence--the successes as well as the disappointments. Danon makes a compelling case for an Israel that must be proud of its identity and faith; forge relationships with diverse peoples; make autonomous domestic decisions; and determine its own foreign policy.

In this book, Danon lays out a roadmap for Israel's future on the regional and global stage and outlines the path Israel must follow in order to continue to make a positive contribution to global prosperity and peace and ensure its safety in a fraught region. As the Jewish state enters the next phase of its existence, Danon's inspiring vision will help Israel fulfill the noble vision of its founders.

Author Biography

Ambassador Danny Danon served as Israel's 17th Permanent Representative to the United Nations for five years beginning October 2015. He currently holds the post of Chairman of the World Likud. Danon was a member of the Knesset from February 2009 to August 2015. He has held the roles of Knesset Deputy Speaker, Deputy Minister of Defense, Minister of Science, Technology and Space, and Chair of the Committee of Immigration, Absorption and Diaspora Affairs. Danon holds a BA in International Relations (Magna Cum Laude) from Florida International University and an MA in Public Policy and Public Administration from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He completed his IDF service with the rank of Lieutenant. He is married and the father of three. Danon is also the author of Israel: The Will to Prevail.