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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INSIDE THE ATTACK ON IRAN WITH AVI MELAMED | UNPACKING ISRAELI HISTORY

Interview of Avi Melamed on the Podcast "Unpacking Israeli History" about the Attack on Iran 2026-02 | "Emergencey Episode" In this special episode, Noam Weissman sits down with Middle East expert and former Israeli intelligence official...

Israel and the Kurds: Shared Foundations and Strategic Evolution – Episode 6 | AiTME #23

Israel and the Kurds: Shared Foundations and Strategic Evolution, Episode 6 | AiTME #23 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Demography and Geography The largest Kurds congregation is in Turkey. Kurds...

Kurds in Turkey Episode 5 | AiTME #22

Kurds in Turkey, Episode 5 | AiTME #22 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Demography and Geography The largest Kurds congregation is in Turkey. Kurds constitute the largest ethnic minority in...

Syria: Western Kurdistan (Rojava) Episode 4 | AiTME #21

Syria: Western Kurdistan (Rojava) Episode 4 | AiTME #21 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Demography and Major Geographic Areas Syrian Kurds constitute approximately 10–15% of Syria’s population (around 2–2.5 million...

Iraq: South Kurdistan (Iraqi Kurdistan) Episode 3 | Avi Melamed

Iraq: South Kurdistan (Iraqi Kurdistan) Episode 3 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. The Kurds in Iraq are a distinct ethnic group concentrated mainly in the north of the country....

The Kurds in Iran: Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhelat) Episode 2 | Avi Melamed

The Kurds in Iran: Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhelat) Episode 2 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Rojhelat (Eastern Kurdistan) refers to the Kurdish-inhabited regions of western Iran. It includes parts of...

Iraq: South Kurdistan (Iraqi Kurdistan) Episode 3 | AiTME #20

Iraq: South Kurdistan (Iraqi Kurdistan) Episode 3 | AiTME #20 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. The Kurds in Iraq are a distinct ethnic group concentrated mainly in the north...

The Kurds in Iran: Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhelat) Episode 2 | AiTME #19

The Kurds in Iran: Eastern Kurdistan (Rojhelat) Episode 2 | AiTME #19 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Rojhelat (Eastern Kurdistan) refers to the Kurdish-inhabited regions of western Iran. It...

ITME FELLOWSHIP 2026_C1_Israel_Fellows | SESSIONS CONTENT

ITME Fellowship Voices From the Middle East, About the Middle East The ITME Fellowship is a selective, international leadership program for undergraduate and graduate students who want to move beyond headlines and advocacy to truly understand Israel...

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The Mirage of Palestinian Statehood: Arab Realities Behind Western Recognition | ITME

The Mirage of Palestinian Statehood: Arab Realities Behind Western Recognition | An article by Avi Melamed Western Recognition—Symbolism vs. Substance In the wake of the 2023–2024...

Avi’s comments about the Abraham Accords anniversary | EFE

We’re pleased to share that several media picked up the EFE article with Avi’s comments about the Abraham Accords anniversary. EFE is the major Spanish-language...

Alarms on the Lebanese-Israeli Border Might be Last Wake Up Call for Western Leaders | Part 2

Part 2 | Alarms on the Lebanese-Israeli Border Might be Last Wake Up Call for Western Leaders In Part 1 of this Article, I explained...

Could The Deal Between Iran And Saudi Arabia Be Good For Israel? | RADIO FRANCE INTERNATIONAL _ RFI

Interview of Avi Melamed on Radio France International RFI discussing the deal between between Saudi Arabia and Iran | ITME HUB, as originally broadcasted...

Session Two: NATIONALISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST

Overview In this session, we’ll explore the transition from the Ottoman Empire to the complex statehood and nationalism dynamics in the Middle East through the...