Alon Ben-Meir

A noted journalist and author, Dr. Alon Ben-Meir is professor of international relations and Middle East studies at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University. Ben-Meir holds a masters degree in philosophy and a doctorate in international relations from Oxford University. His exceptional knowledge and insight, the result of more than 20 years of direct involvement in foreign affairs, with a focus on the Middle East, has allowed Dr. Ben-Meir to offer a uniquely invaluable perspective on the nature of world terrorism, conflict resolution and international negotiations. Fluent in Arabic and Hebrew, Ben-Meir's frequent travels to the Middle East and meetings with highly placed officials and academics in many Middle Eastern countries including Egypt, Israel, Jordan, the Palestinian territories, Syria and Turkey provide him with an exceptionally nuanced level of awareness and insight into the developments surrounding breaking news. Ben-Meir often articulates

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Before It Is Too Late Oct 19th 2015
Freedom In Martyrdom Apr 11th 2015
The Double Folly Jul 24th 2014
What Went Wrong? May 9th 2014
The Forgotten Mar 18th 2014
Sharon’s Legacy Jan 14th 2014
Here We Go Again Mar 25th 2013
The Great Chess Game Apr 28th 2011
The Arab Uprising Mar 16th 2011
Egypt's Days of Glory Feb 10th 2011
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