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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Buried Symbols Don’t Die | Avi Melamed

Buried Symbols Don’t Die: a struggle over national memory, identity, ethos, and symbolism | An article by Avi Melamed | Podcast version powered by Ai. Avi Melamed shares another compelling story from within the Arab world....

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...

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Gaza ceasefire hopes rise after Hamas abandons key demands | THE GUARDIAN

Gaza ceasefire hopes rise after Hamas abandons key demands | Avi Melamed quoted in this article by Jason Burke in Jerusalem for the GUARDIAN...

Little escape for Rafah residents amid plans for offensive | DEUTSCHE WELLE

Little escape for Rafah residents amid plans for offensive | Avi Melamed is quoted in this article by Tania Krämer for DW - DEUTSCHE...

Israel lanza lo que califica de «ataques precisos» contra Irán, que minimiza su impacto | EFE

Israel lanza lo que califica de «ataques precisos» contra Irán, que minimiza su impacto Líbano | Avi Melamed quoted by By Sara Gómez Armas...

Arab Perspectives Following the Ceasefire Agreement | Avi Melamed

Arab Perspectives Following the Ceasefire Agreement | An article by Avi Melamed. The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has sparked a wave of commentary across...

Inside the Chaotic Middle East With Avi Melamed

Inside the Chaotic Middle East With Avi Melamed | Click Here to Hear the Podcast @ futureofjewish.substack.com Avi Melamed is a former Israeli Intelligence Official...