Expertise Middle East

Alon Ben-Meir - Born in Baghdad, Dr. Ben-Meir has resided in the United States since the late 1960s. Dr. Ben-Meir earned his master's degree in philosophy and doctorate in international relations from Oxford University. The author of numerous books, including the acclaimed The Middle East: Imperatives and Choices, A War We Must Win and The Last Option, Dr. Ben-Meir is a syndicated columnist for United Press International, with articles appearing regularly in U.S. and international newspapers such as the Washington Times, the Chicago Tribune, and the Jerusalem Post. Many periodicals, including Middle East Insight, Mediterranean Quarterly, and Middle East Policy rely on Ben-Meir's expertise for monthly contributions and insights into the Middle Eastern conflict. Dr. Ben-Meir has been sought as an expert by the Today show, CNN, Fox News, and The O'Reilly Factor. For more information on Dr. Ben-Meir, visit www.alonben-meir.com.

Education 
Master's in philosophy, Oxford University

PhD in international relations, Oxford University

Languages 
Arabic (fluent)

Hebrew (fluent)

Contact http://www.alonben-meir.com/contact

BOOKS
 

A War We Must Win

By Project Leader Alon Ben-Meir

Authorhouse, 2004

The Last Option

2004

Framework for Arab-Israeli Peace

By Project Leader Alon Ben-Meir

Robert Publishing, 1993

In Defiance of Time

By Project Leader Alon Ben-Meir

Herald Pub, 1980

The Middle East: Imperatives and Choices

Effective Learning, 1975                                  

Israel: The Challenge of the Fourth Decade

By Project Leader Alon Ben-Meir

Cyrco Press, 1975

SELECTED ARTICLES

Select essays can be found here - http://www.alonben-meir.com/essays/list

“Sixty and Beyond,” on April 30, 2008

“Caught in a Vicious Cycle of Violence,” Middle East Online, March 21, 2008.

"Peace Initiative is in Trouble," Jewish Light, March 19, 2008.

"Ceasefire? Why?," Middle East Times, March 12, 2008.

"The Languishing Initiative," March 4, 2008. The Middle East Times also published the article.

"Diminishing Hamas," February 18, 2008.

"A Monumental Challenge to America," February 11, 2008.

"The Politics of Illusions," February 5, 2008.

"Defusing Tension with Iran While Promoting Regional Stability", The Journal of Turkish Weekly, February 1, 2008.

"Realpolitik: Save the Saudi Initiative," in Middle East Times, November 14, 2007.

“Mid-East Peace Conference Under the Shadow of the Iraq War,” August 20, 2007.

LECTURES & APPEARANCES

Information about past speaking engagements with world leaders can be found here.

Spoke at NYU Center for Global Affairs with European Union Ambassador John Bruton, April 16, 2008. Information here.

Hosted Bahranian Ambassador to the United States Al Belooshi in a conversation (Oct 2, 2007) for his continuing series “Global Leaders Series: Conversations with Alon Ben-Meir.”

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