Israel-Egypt-Jordan operational cooperation
in the face of the threat of Militant Islam
by Avi Melamed
The collapse or weakening of state authority in different parts of the Middle East and Africa, together with growing inner challenges and chronic instability in large parts of the region, and the widening and escalating Iranian-Arab power struggle, creates a chaotic environment militant Islamic groups exploit to expand their activities and influence.
The threat of militant Islamist groups is growing exponentially due to: To read the rest of my article published yesterday on Cipher Brief please click here....The Coalition of the Willing
Inside the Middle East
NOW AVAILABLE
for pre-purchase on Amazon!
The conflicts in the Middle East grow more confusing and dangerous every day.
In my encounters with thousands of people from across the world - from global leaders to high school students - I know there is deep and intense thirst for knowledge because today understanding the Middle East is not optional – it’s mandatory.
My new book, Inside the Middle East: Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth is based on my decades of advisory, counterterrorism, education, and intelligence – positions - as well as my intimate connections throughout the Arab world.
Inside the Middle East provides the building blocks and database to understand the contemporary Middle East, offers a unique insight into the Arab world, and is “a GPS to help you navigate the dramatically changing Middle East.”
In the book, I also offer an out of the box idea that could lead to a positive breakthrough in the Israeli- Palestinian conflict.
To maximize the impact of the book to help people achieve a fundamental and comprehensive understanding of this complicated and dynamic region and give them tools to navigate the future, I will be conducting a book tour in North America from mid-February through late April 2016.
As a Middle East Strategic Intelligence Analyst, specializing in the current affairs of the Arab and Muslim world and their impact on Israel and the Middle East, I have a proven record of foreseeing the evolution of events in the Middle East and their impact on a local and regional level.
A new Middle East Requires a new understanding – domestic and global events make the timing of the book and the tour perfect. I genuinely believe that this is an opportunity for you to offer a meaningful, unique, relevant and timely educational experience which will have a long, meaningful, powerful, and useful impact.
My goal in everything I do – articles, briefings, courses, lectures, programs, tours, and this book - is to present the Middle East in a professional, user-friendly, digestible - yet intellectual - manner.
I would be very explore the opportunity to do events with the San Francisco Federation on my spring tour. I would be honored to collaborate with you, or the appropriate individuals to discuss potential audiences, events, book signings, programs, venues, etc. so we can create a program, to help your audience – community members, donors, leaders, professionals, students, etc. - make sense of the Middle East today and provide them with the tools to interpret where the region is heading.
To celebrate the release of Inside the Middle East, I will be available for speaking and book signing events in North America from mid-February through late April 2016.
Please contact me if you would like to explore the possibility of hosting a lecture / book talk.
Contact Information: Israel Cell+972-505-409-905; 050-540-9905;
US Land Line (202) 787-3919; Email avi.yanshuf@gmail.com
Some of my recent articles: Vienna, Aden, Damascus, Crisis in Yemen: Significant Milestone, Pax Amer-Iran
Travel to Israel - Come Back Fluent in the Middle East
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Avi Melamed Bio
Middle East Strategic Intelligence Analyst Avi Melamed who serves as the Fellow of Intelligence and Middle East Affairs for the Eisenhower Institute is an expert on the Current Affairs in the Arab and Muslim World. He has his finger on the pulse on the Arab world and is one of the most well-rounded and insightful analysts in his field.
In his decades of public service, Avi - an Israeli Jew who is fluent in Arabic, English and Hebrew, with a unique understanding of Arab society and culture - has held high-risk Government, Senior Advisory, Intelligence and Counter-Terrorist intelligence positions in Arab cities and communities throughout the region – often in very sensitive times - on behalf of the Israeli government agencies.
With a proven record of foreseeing the evolution of events in the Middle East and their impact on a local and regional level, Avi provides intelligence analysis, briefings and tours to diplomats, Israeli and foreign policy makers, international media outlets and a wide variety of organizations and private clients on a range of Israel and Middle East affairs.
As an Author, Educator, Strategic Intelligence Analyst, and the Fellow of Intelligence and Middle East Affairs for the Eisenhower Institute, Avi educates current and future leaders around the world about Israel and the Middle East and trains them to be Media Literate Critical Thinkers who dialogue with reality and don’t get sidetracked by concepts, narratives and theories.
Avi’s upcoming book, Inside the Middle East: Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth, offers a unique insight into the Arab world, challenges widely-accepted perceptions and provides a gripping and uniquely enlightening guide to make sense of the events unfolding in the region.
Through all of his efforts, as an analyst, educator, entrepreneur, and writer, Avi 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.
He is a frequent guest on English and Arabic networks including Al Jazeera and BBC Arabic, his articles are translated into multiple languages and are available on international news websites.
Avi has degrees from The Carmel Institute for Military Research, George Mason University, and The Hebrew University.
Avi is a frequent contributor in Arabic, Hebrew and English to many news outlets including Al-Arrabiya, Al-Jazeera, BBC, CBN, the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, etc.
Sample Client list: AIPAC; ABC News; American Israel Joint Distribution Committee; American Jewish Committee; American Jewish Columbia University; Congress; American University; Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School; Birthright; Center for Israel and Jewish Affairs; Eisenhower Institute; Foreign Diplomats and Embassies; Foreign governments including Australia, China, and Nigeria; Friends of the IDF; Galilee Institute; Georgetown University; Gettysburg College; Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation; Harvard University; Herzeliya Interdisciplinary Center; International School Hong Kong; Israel & Co.; 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; J-Street; Katedra – Network of Israeli Colleges; Keren Hayesod; The Lawrenceville School; Machon Avshalom; Limmud; MASA; New York Times; Onward Israel; Peres Center for Peace; Phillips Academy – Andover; Princeton University; Stand With Us; The Israel Project; Tufts University; Yale University; University of California, Berkeley; University of Scranton; the United States Army; United States Congressman and Senators; the United States Navy; Wikistrat; World Bank; World Presidents Organization, Young Presidents Organization, etc.
Contact Information:
Israel Cell +972-505-409-905; 050-540-9905
US Land Line (202) 787-3919
Email: avi.yanshuf@gmail.com
Publications:
Fall 2015 - My new book - a GPS to help you navigate the dramatically changing Middle East
Ubrusi – (Novel), Israel, 2010
Separate and Unequal - Israel's rule in East Jerusalem, Harvard University Press, 1999
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
Websites:
www.avimelamed.com
www.avimelamed.wordpress.com
www.feenjan.com
http://il.linkedin.com/in/avimelamed/
@avimelamed
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