Avi Melamed

Avi Melamed is an expert on current affairs in the Arab & Muslim World and their impact on Israel & the Middle East. A former Israeli Intelligence Official & Senior Official on Arab Affairs, Fluent in Arabic, English, and Hebrew, he has held high-risk Government, Senior Advisory, Intelligence & Counter-Terrorist intelligence positions in Arab cities & communities - often in very sensitive times - on behalf of Israeli Government agencies. He is the Founder & CEO of Inside the Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives - an apolitical non-partisan curriculum using intelligence methodology to examine the Middle East. As an Author, Educator, Expert, and Strategic Intelligence Analyst, Avi provides Intelligence Analysis, Briefings, and Geopolitical Tours to diplomats, Israeli and foreign policymakers, global media outlets, and a wide variety of international businesses, organizations, and private clients on a range of Israel and Middle East Affairs.

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Session Four: TURKEY AND NEO-OTTOMANISM | RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN AND HIS QUEST FOR REGIONAL POWER

Overview In this session, we’ll explore Turkey’s historical legacy and how Erdoğan’s policies are reshaping its role in the Middle East and beyond. https://insidethemiddle-east.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/S4_GMT20250216-180358_Recording.transcript.vtt https://youtu.be/o1CfmR1HGFU SESSION 4 | EDUCATORS | AVI MELAMED Avi Melamed is a former Israeli...

A menos de un mes, Trump exhibe resultados concretos | DIARIO LAS AMÉRICAS

A menos de un mes, Trump exhibe resultados concretos | Avi Melamed quoted by Leonardo Morales in this article for DIARIO LAS AMÉRICAS. Avi Melamed, un ex funcionario de inteligencia israelí que se desempeñó como asesor...

Is Trump’s Gaza gamble ‘morally bankrupt’ or bold? | AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

Is Trump’s Gaza gamble ‘morally bankrupt’ or bold? | Avi Melamed quoted in this article by Andrew Tillett | Published in the Australian Financial Review. However, Avi Melamed, a former Israeli intelligence official turned commentator,...

Why Arab nations may secretly approve of Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ proposal | NEW YORK POST

Why Arab nations may secretly approve of Trump’s Gaza ‘takeover’ proposal | Avi Melamed quoted in this article By Caitlin Doornbos and Ronny Reyes | Published in the New York Post But, they may come to...

Many Palestinians would be ‘happy’ if US took over Gaza Strip: Fmr. intel officer | STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS

Many Palestinians would be ‘happy’ if US took over Gaza Strip: Fmr. intel officer | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Ryan Robertson (Anchor), STRAIGHT ARROW NEWS. https://youtu.be/fMyb0qxSHHA President Donald Trump suggested that the United States take...
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GAZA PLAN How Trump plan to ‘Make Gaza Great Again’ could work | SUN UK

GAZA PLAN How Trump plan to ‘Make Gaza Great Again’ could work – costing BILLIONS & taking 20 years to create ‘Mid East Riviera’ | Ex-Israeli intelligence official Avi Melamed shares his insights in this...

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THE COUP IN SUDAN A POWER STRUGGLE OVER SUDAN’S FUTURE

" Coup In Sudan A Power Struggle Over Sudan's Future " Our Regional Guest | Mohamed Abu Bakr | محمد أبو...

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Al Badr Corp / Militia A Pro-Iranian Iraqi Shi’ite political party and militia headed by Hadi al-Amiri Al-Qaeda “The Base” or “The Foundation.” Al-Qaeda is a...

Israel’s Six-Week Drive to Hit Hamas in Rafah and Scale Back War | US NEWS

Israel's Six-Week Drive to Hit Hamas in Rafah and Scale Back War | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article by Samia Nakhoul, Jonathan...
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Israeli ex-intelligence official reveals IDF’s next move to strike back at Iran | In-depth interview | SUN UK

Israeli ex-intelligence official reveals IDF's next move to strike back at Iran | In this in-depth interview for the SUN UK, Ex-Israeli intelligence official...

Baltimore congregation hosts panel discussions, experts on Israel-Palestine conflict | WJZ NEWS

Baltimore congregation hosts panel discussions, experts on Israel-Palestine conflict | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article by Miana Massey, Originally published in...