Inside The Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives [ITME] is a US 501(C)(3) that provides knowledge, customized educational experiences, tools, and resources to organizations, private individuals, students, practitioners, and leaders.

ITME equips people with the knowledge, skills, and tools to develop a multidimensional understanding of the geopolitical developments in the complex and dynamic Middle East and empowers people to be knowledgeable media literate critical thinkers about Israel, the Middle East, and the world.

Fluent in Arabic, English, and Hebrew, Avi Melamed’s professional background includes intelligence, counterterrorism, and public policy. His field and operational experience and intimate connections throughout the Middle East have taken him to the alleys and streets of the Arab world, as well as to the corridors and halls of Washington, DC.

ITME began as an undergraduate initiative. Guided by a diverse and sophisticated Board of Directors, ITME has significantly evolved.

Providing educational programming including workshops, seminars, and courses from High Schools to Capitol Hill to Community and Leadership Organizations across the globe, ITME directly impacts the outlook, educational path, and career trajectory of hundreds of current and future leaders; equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to accurately decipher the Middle East and empowering them to navigate complex reality. To quote ITME students and alumni - - ITME doesn't tell you what to think ITME teaches HOW to think.

ITME helps you connect the dots to understand the current affairs in the Arab and Muslim World and their impact on the Middle East and Israel's Geopolitical environment.

In today's digital age, the majority of individuals, especially young people, get their information predominantly from online platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and others. The surge of catchy slogans, emotional stories, and captivating multimedia tailored for Western audiences frequently paints an incomplete, and at times, misleading representation of the real world. This often goes unchallenged, with many blindly accepting it as the absolute truth. Recognizing this alarming trend, ITME introduces an innovative Intelligence Curriculum. This program, inspired by Israeli intelligence analysis methods, equips students with a critical mindset, empowering them to instinctively question and evaluate the credibility of information they encounter. The structured and immersive ITME curriculum ensures students acquire universally relevant skills and tools, ultimately fostering a generation that values accuracy over virality.

ITME offers gap year and undergraduate students a unique, unbiased dive into the contemporary Middle East, focusing on an apolitical and non-partisan educational curriculum. Harnessing intelligence methodologies, we arm students with analytic tools, promoting an objective understanding that transcends Western media biases. We champion a fresh, critical approach to media and political narratives, shaping informed, discerning future leaders. Our flexible, modular programs can be tailored to fit briefings, seminars, or extended academic sessions, with opportunities for direct Middle East immersion through international travel. In essence, ITME cultivates media-literate thinkers equipped to navigate the complexities of global perspectives.

Dedicated to providing an apolitical, non-partisan, intelligence-based perspective on the Middle East, ITME empowers leaders and policymakers to distinguish fact from fiction. Through our programs, participants are trained to think critically, challenge prevailing narratives, and analyze primary sources, ensuring a nuanced understanding of pressing geopolitical matters. ITME's leadership courses are meticulously crafted to ensure that future decision-makers possess a profound comprehension of Israel and its neighboring regions. By equipping them with the analytical prowess to interpret regional occurrences, we ensure they can foresee and adeptly navigate the trajectory of unfolding events, an indispensable skill for crafting impactful policies. In essence, ITME is shaping informed, foresighted leaders for tomorrow's global challenges.

Dedicated to providing an apolitical, non-partisan, intelligence-based perspective on the Middle East, ITME empowers leaders and policymakers to distinguish fact from fiction. Through our programs, participants are trained to think critically, challenge prevailing narratives, and analyze primary sources, ensuring a nuanced understanding of pressing geopolitical matters. ITME's leadership courses are meticulously crafted to ensure that future decision-makers possess a profound comprehension of Israel and its neighboring regions. By equipping them with the analytical prowess to interpret regional occurrences, we ensure they can foresee and adeptly navigate the trajectory of unfolding events, an indispensable skill for crafting impactful policies. In essence, ITME is shaping informed, foresighted leaders for tomorrow's global challenges.