Benedetta Buttiglione is the interim Director of the AJC Transatlantic Institute, leading initiatives to strengthen Israel’s security, combat antisemitism in Europe, and reinforce transatlantic cooperation.
Based in Brussels since 2006, Benedetta has held leadership roles at AJC and the European Parliament, where she has specialized in EU-Israel relations, playing a key role in advancing cooperation on political, security, and economic issues between the EU and Israel.
A diplomatic leader with extensive experience in transatlantic parliamentary relations, she has built coalitions across NATO Member States, enhancing defense cooperation, countering disinformation, and fostering security dialogue.
In addition to her diplomatic and advocacy work, Benedetta is a journalist and has contributed to Italian media. She also taught International Politics and International Organizations at Tecnológico de Monterrey (Tec de Monterrey), where she shared her expertise on global governance and international relations. Fluent in Italian, Spanish, English, and French, she navigates complex geopolitical landscapes to advance democratic resilience.
