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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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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Israel More Doubtful About Saudi Accord After Strategic Shifts | BLOOMBERG

Israel More Doubtful About Saudi Accord After Strategic Shifts | BLOOMBERG | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in the article by Ethan Bronner for BLOOMBERG. Israel is increasingly doubtful it can normalize relations with Saudi Arabia any...

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The lure of clan rule in Palestinian territories | KAN ENGLISH

The lure of clan rule in Palestinian territories | Interview of Avi Melamed on Kan English by Arieh O’Sullivan. A group of sheikhs from the...

TUNISIA | A Journey Towards an Unknown Destination

Our Regional Guest | Nadia Turki نادية التركي This Briefing Room explores the reasons for Tunisia's Journey Towards an Unknown Destination International Advisor. Journalist, poet, academic,...

Can Israel’s Rafah operation weaken Hamas and its leadership | THE TIMES OF INDIA

Can Israel's Rafah operation weaken Hamas and its leadership | Avi Melamed's insights quoted in this article by the THE TIMES OF INDIA |...

Supply chain mystery surrounds how Hezbollah’s pagers and walkie-talkies were turned into miniature bombs | FORTUNE

Supply chain mystery surrounds how Hezbollah’s pagers and walkie-talkies were turned into miniature bombs | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this article by Christiaan...

How, Where and When was the Iranian General Killed?

How, Where and When was the Iranian General Killed? According to reports, sometime between Wednesday and Thursday night (February 13-14) a senior Iranian official named...