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 Eleven: JORDAN | A MONARCHY IN TRANSITION?

Overview In this session, we’ll explore Jordan – a monarchy navigating tradition, modernization, and regional challenges. https://youtu.be/PfJN7sI56OQ >> Link to Transcript from zoom session >> SESSION 11 | EDUCATORS | AVI MELAMED Avi Melamed is a former Israeli...

Gaza: Neutralizing Hamas takes more than protests. Washington must be credible | USA TODAY

Gaza: Neutralizing Hamas takes more than protests. Washington must be credible | Avi Melamed special to the USA TODAY Network | This article has already published in more that 227 other media and newspapers. 3-minute read In...

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Israel Advances Offensive in Rafah Despite Rising International Pressure | THE MEDIA LINE

Israel Advances Offensive in Rafah Despite Rising International Pressure | Find Avi Melamed's insights quoted by Keren Setton in this article for the THE...

This Is What We Can Learn From The Lessons Of The Iran Nuclear Deal | USA-TODAY

Avi Melamed Special to the USA-TODAY Network | "This is what we can learn from the lessons of the Iran nuclear deal", as Originally...

ITME 360 – EMPOWER

COMMENTS & FEEDBACK ITME's unique educational approach enhances understanding and engagement and equips diverse community members and leaders—from high school students to religious and civic...

Session Seven | THE WEST BANK & GAZA | AN INSIDER’S PERSPECTIVE

Overview In this session, we’ll explore the interplay of powers in Israel and the Middle East with the Palestinian struggle for identity, power, and direction. https://insidethemiddle-east.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/S7_GMT20250316-165941_Recording.cutfile.20250321125044016.transcript.vtt https://youtu.be/SQpeoowTW0I SESSION...

Hamas call to activate Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ a sign terror group ‘growing desperate’ | EXPRESS UK

Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in “Hamas call to activate Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' a sign terror group 'growing desperate", an article by Aurora Bosotti...