Peacebuilding & Advocacy 101: Understanding Middle East Realities
Published on February, 44 2022
By Orly Benaroch Light
Middle East Committee
March 2022
Today, some organizations and even governments are flooding the online space with fake news or propaganda. In order to develop critical thinking that allows us to distinguish between truth and lies, and facts and opinions, we need the widespread introduction of education. We need to devote more time to continuing education from experts who can help us understand better the multidimensional perspectives on the Middle East today through accurate, well-supported information, so we can bring about the meaningful impact on some of the most central issues in the region that would help the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
I recently had a Zoom discussion with Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official and senior official on Arab Affairs. He served as the Salisbury Fellow of Intelligence & Middle East Affairs at the Eisenhower Institute in Washington DC. Avi says to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, we need to understand the Middle East and how some key players and their distinct strategic objectives are affecting the conflict. Melamed sheds light on the complexities and the realities at play in this crucial region.
I was challenged, informed, encouraged to learn more, and inspired to engage more in broader dialogue by this author, educator, and independent Middle East strategic intelligence analyst.
To view my discussion with Avi Melamed, click here.
Shalom/Salam
