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Why was US Secretary of State John Kerry's latest cease fire proposal rejected by Egypt, Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Saudi Arabia?
Another misstep on the part of the US Administration, stemming from a misreading of the Middle Eastern map, results in the US government scrambling to do damage control.
As the Middle East goes through increasing turbulence, stemming from the enormous challenges the region is confronting, it is critical that the West, especially the United States, understand how to foster and cultivate stability in the face of those that are determined to foment instability.
Avi Melamed, former Israeli Senior Official on Arab Affairs and former Intelligence Official and educator, is today an Independent Middle East Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Regional Expert and lecturer specializing in the current affairs of the Arab and Muslim world and their impact on Israel and the region. Avi is also the Rosenzwog Overseas Middle East expert at the Eisenhower Institute, Washington DC.
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Avi Melamed
Avi Melamed is an Israeli Middle East Strategic Intelligence Analyst, and lecturer specializing in the current affairs of the Arab and Muslim world and their impact on Israel and the region.
Former Israeli Senior Official on Arab Affairs, former intelligence official and educator is today an Independent Middle East Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Regional Expert and lecturer specializing in the current affairs of the Arab and Muslim world and their impact on Israel and the region. Avi has just been nominated the Fellow of Middle East Security and Affairs for the Eisenhower Institute in Washington, DC and Gettysburg Pennsylvania.
Fluent in Arabic and Israeli- Jew with a unique understanding of Arab society and culture, Avi spent many years operating in Arab cities and communities, often in high-risk positions at sensitive times.
He held various Intelligence and field positions on behalf of the Israeli Defense Forces, Israeli government agencies working with Israel's intelligence agencies. During the first Intifada he was appointed the youngest-ever Deputy Advisor on Arab affairs to the Mayor of Jerusalem, Teddy Kollek, and later he served in the Ehud Olmert administration as Senior Advisor. He was instrumental in developing Israeli policy, conducting delicate missions in and around Jerusalem and represented the city in local and international forums.
After retiring from the Intelligence and Public sector, Avi went to teach High School and was an educator for seven years.
Avi’s unique experience, outstanding analytical abilities, profound understanding of the Arab world and the Arabic language - coupled with direct access to sources, resources and networks throughout the Arab world and intimate connections with local and regional intelligence resources has allowed him to keep his finger on the pulse on the Arab world that has resulted in a proven record of foreseeing the evolution of events as well as their impact on a local and regional level.
In his work as an analyst Avi provides intelligence analysis, briefings and tours to diplomats, Israeli and foreign policy makers, international media outlets, academic institutions as well as a wide variety of organizations and private clients on a range of Israel and Middle East affairs. His expertise includes: The Arab awakening; Arab perspectives on Israel; Emerging challenges and opportunities in the Middle East; Evolving forces in the region and their current and future impact on Israel’s strategic environment, etc.
Avi is also the founder and creator of Feenjan – Israel speaks Arabic, a non-profit initiative which presents contemporary Israeli society and culture to the Arab world in Arabic, and serves as an online platform for Israelis and Arabs to discover and discuss issues of common interest.
In the private sector Avi facilitates relationships between Israeli and international firms and potential partners in the Arab world.
Through all of Avi’s efforts, as a speaker, an analyst, a writer, and an entrepreneur, he is a bridge builder. He dedicates himself to enhancing the Arabic, English and Hebrew speaking audience’s comprehensive understanding of the Middle East and of each other.
Avi’s unique experience, outstanding analytical abilities, profound understanding of the Arab world and the Arabic language coupled with direct access to sources, resources and networks throughout the Arab world and intimate connections with local and regional intelligence resources has allowed him to keep his finger on the pulse on the Arab world that has resulted in a proven record of foreseeing the evolution of events as well as their impact on a local and regional level.
Publications:
Separate and Unequal - Israel's rule in East Jerusalem, Harvard University Press, 1999;
Ubrusi – (Novel), Israel, 2010
Original Articles and Videos:
www.avimelamed.wordpress.com,
Avi's videos in Arabic can be seen at www.feenjan.com
Sample Media Appearances:
ABC News, Al-Jazeera Arabic, Al-Jazeera English, Al-Hurra, BBC, BBC Arabic, Bloomberg, Elaph, Ha'aretz Israel, I-24 News, Israel Radio, Los Angeles Times; NBC, The New Yorker, The Sydney Morning Herald; Toronto Star, TVE Spain, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Yediot Aharonot Israel, and a variety of European newspapers and news agencies.
Languages:
Fluent in Hebrew, Arabic and English
Sample Client List:
AIPAC; American Israel Joint Distribution Committee; American Jewish Committee; American University; Birthright; Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs; Eisenhower Institute; Foreign Diplomats and Embassies; Friends of the IDF; Georgetown University; Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation; Herzeliya Interdisciplinary Center; Hillel; Israel Border Police Senior Command ; Israel Embassy; Israel Defense Forces; Israel Ministry of Defense; Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Israel Police; Israel Prison Authority; Israeli Colleges: Jewish Agency For Israel; Jewish Council for Public Affairs; Jewish Community Relations Council; Jerusalem Foundation; Jewish Federations of North America; Jewish National Fund; Hillel; Katedra – Network of Israeli Colleges; Kenes Tours; Machon Avshalom; Keren Hayesod; MASA; Ophir Tours; Peres Center for Peace; Phillips Academy – Andover; Princeton University; The Sydney Morning Herald; The Israel Project; Tufts University; University of California, Berkeley; the United States Army; Wikistrat; World Bank; World Presidents Organization, and Young Presidents Organization, etc.
To Contact Avi:
avi.yanshuf@gmail.com
+972- 505–40-99-05
Websites:
www.avimelamed.com
www.avimelamed.wordpress.com
www.feenjan.com
http://il.linkedin.com/in/avimelamed/
@avimelamed
+972-505-40-99-05
avi.yanshuf@gmail.com
www.avimelamed.com
http://avimelamed.wordpress.com/
www.feenjan.com