Dr. Alon Ben-Meir is a professor of international relations at the Center for Global Affairs at NYU. He teaches courses on international negotiation and Middle Eastern studies. alon@alonben-meir.com
Published books available on Amazon include:
* A Strategy for Implementing the Reconciliation Process Between Israel and the Palestinians
*A War We Must Win
* Framework for Arab-Israeli Peace
* In Defiance of Time
* Israel: The Challenge of the Fourth Decade
* Lost Perspectives
* Middle East Imperatives and Choices
* Spring or Cruel Winter: The Evolution of the Arab Revolutions
* Toward The Abyss: Israel and the Palestinians
By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — Within 13 hours, two mass shooting took place—in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio—killing 31 innocent people and injuring twice as many. We normally hear about these horrifying incidents, express sorrow and bewilderment, talk about gun control, and move on. Politicians, including Trump, dispatch their old and tired expressions […]
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Alon Ben-Meir, USABy Alon Ben-Meir and Arbana Xharra NEW YORK — At a time when Albania was expected to make significant progress in its accession talks with the European Union (EU), some member states are unwilling to support the negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia. France in particular argued that the EU must deepen integration among existing
Albania’s corruption undermines efforts to join EU Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, InternationalBy Alon Ben-Meir and Arbana Xharra NEW YORK — Two weeks ago, a 29-year-old Roma woman was physically attacked in the middle of the day in Kosovo, after a false accusation spread that the victim had been kidnaping children. Social media provided a platform for hate speeches and misleading information, which often precipitates violence against
Bigoted treatment of the Roma is a stain on Europe Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, InternationalBy Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — The phenomenon of genocide has baffled historians for many generations. The question that has been and continues to be asked is what goes through the minds of leaders, however despotic and ruthless, to conclude that committing genocide against their real or perceived enemies will provide them with salvation that
Steps for preventing future genocides Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USABy Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK –Waging a war against Iran, or even thinking of doing so, is sheer madness. Trump has thus far wisely rejected the warmonger National Security Adviser John Bolton’s outrageous advice. Waging another war in the Mideast, this time against Iran, would have not only disastrous consequences for the US but will
Trump should reject Bolton’s drive for war with Iran Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USABy Alon Ben-Meir and Arbana Xharra NEW YORK — On the eve of the twentieth anniversary of the end of Kosovo war, that country is facing a dramatic large-scale brain drain. Every day, young professionals wait in long lines in front of EU embassies to apply for visas to legally leave Kosovo in the search
Ending corruption could improve Kosovo’s economy Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, International, USABy Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — Benjamin Netanyahu has served as prime minister for the past 11 years, coinciding with Hamas’ rule over Gaza ever since it usurped power in 2007 from the Palestinian Authority after a brief violent confrontation between the two sides. During this period, Netanyahu has deliberately perpetuated the conflict with Hamas
Israel – Gaza peace possible if Netanyahu wants it Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, Middle EastEditor’s Note: This article is a short excerpt from Alon Ben-Meir’s latest essay, “Preventing an Israeli-Iran War,” published in the May 2019 issue of American Diplomacy. The full-length essay is available by clicking here By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — Accusing Iran of being a rogue country bent on acquiring nuclear weapons, supporting extremist groups
OpEd: Iran and Israel face peace or war dilemma Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USABy Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — The result of the recent municipal elections in Turkey represents a major shift in public sentiment toward President Erdogan, which will have major political ramifications that will bring him down in disgrace. It is true that the economic crisis and the ineptitude he exhibited in dealing with it played
Elections showed Turks are fed up with Erdogan Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USABy Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — The result of the Israeli election has demonstrated that the Israeli public’s movement to the right is now consolidated, and that its prospective reversal to the center and left-of-center is becoming increasingly unlikely. This outcome should give serious pause to every Jew and friend of Israel, as the consequences
Good-bye Israeli democracy, two-state solution Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, Middle East, USABy Alon Ben-Meir and Arbana Xharra NEW YORK — The political tension between Kosovo and Serbia is creating a perfect environment wherein Turkey and Russia can lure the two countries into their respective spheres of influence. High-ranking US and EU envoys are trying to resolve the long-standing dispute, urging Serbia and Kosovo to normalize relations
Turkey, Russia would feast on the Balkans Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, InternationalBy Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — Over the past year, I had the opportunity to speak to many Turkish scholars and former government officials, the majority of whom left your country because they feared for their lives and their loved ones. The one question that kept on surfacing is why a leader like you—who has
An open letter to Turkey’s President Erdogan Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle EastBy Alon Ben-Meir, PhD NEW YORK — The longest war in American history may come to an end following an agreement in principle between the US and the Taliban which was recently concluded in Doha. It is significant in that it is the first time the US and the Taliban negotiated face-to-face, the negotiations were
The U.S. and the Taliban: Accepting the inevitable Read More »
Alon Ben-Meir, International, USABy Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK –Over the past three decades I wrote more than two hundred articles about Israel, envisioning it to be a democratic state, independent and free, a champion of human rights, a force of unity for world Jewry, united in its citizenry, admired by its friends, envied by its detractors, and above
Rift grows between Israel and Diaspora Read More »
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