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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Beyond Translation: Understanding the Hidden Language of Arab Politics | Avi Melamed

Beyond Translation: Understanding the Hidden Language of Arab Politics | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Arabic is a remarkably rich and multi-layered language. Combined with cultural codes that dictate politeness...

MEET THE EDUCATORS | #C2

LEAD EDUCATOR | AVI MELAMED Avi Melamed is a former Israeli Intelligence Official and Senior Official on Arab Affairs. In his public service, Avi has held high-risk Government, Senior Advisory, Intelligence, and Counter-Terrorist intelligence...

Gaza Death Toll: Facts, Fabrication, and the Importance of Critical Thinking | Avi Melamed

Gaza Death Toll: Facts, Fabrication, and the Importance of Critical Thinking | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. In recent days, pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel actors in the West have been amplifying...

ITME FELLOWSHIP 2026 | #C2

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...

Yemen – A Portrait of Chaos – Analysis | AiTME #11

Yemen – A Portrait of Chaos - Analysis | AiTME #11 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. When people hear the word Yemen, they usually think of a distant, endless...

Analysts warn Iran’s survival in 2025 could fuel greater risks in 2026 | NEWSWEEK

Analysts warn Iran’s survival in 2025 could fuel greater risks in 2026 | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted in this update on NEWSWEEK. Iran’s clerical establishment enters 2026 weakened but intact, with analysts cautioning that Tehran is...

A Diplomatic Incident and the Middle East Chain of Links – Analysis | AiTME #10

A Diplomatic Incident and the Middle East Chain of Links - Analysis | AiTME #10 | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Avi Melamed draws our attention to a diplomatic incident...

A Diplomatic Incident and the Middle East Chain of Links – Analysis | Avi Melamed

A Diplomatic Incident and the Middle East Chain of Links - Analysis | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Avi Melamed draws our attention to a diplomatic incident that shed light...

Bruised but undeterred: Iran braces for more risks in 2026 | IRAN INTERNATIONAL

Bruised but undeterred: Iran braces for more risks in 2026 | Avi Melamed’s insights quoted by Negar Mojtahedi, Canadian Iranian journalist and documentary filmmaker, in this article & Podcast for IRAN INTERNATIONAL. Watch the Podcast interview...

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Hamas War against Israel: Iran Launching a Multi-Front Assault | JERUSALEM PRESS CLUB

Interview by the Jerusalem Press Club | Hamas War against Israel: Iran Launching a Multi-Front Assault | War on Israel: Hamas attacks the...

Israel vuelve a la calma relativa tras una jornada explosiva en la frontera con Líbano | EFE

Israel vuelve a la calma relativa tras una jornada explosiva en la frontera con Líbano | Avi Melamed quoted by By Jorge Dastis in...
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Interview about The Lions Den Palestinian Militia | CBN

5 min interview of Avi Melamed with #ChrisMitchell CBN about the #Nablus-based #LionsDen Palestinian militia. I explain why it's gaining popularity, the insights its...

PALESTINIAN NATIONAL AUTHORITY (PA) & FATAH

The Palestinian National Authority (PA) & Fath ( Fatah ) The word Fath is commonly spelled and pronounced in English as ‘Fatah.’ But the correct...