Alon Ben-Meir

Alon Ben-Meir

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

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EU should not permit Turkey to become a member

By Gilles Pargneaux, Alon Ben-Meir, and Arbana Xharra NEW YORK — The summit held in Ankara on April 4 among Putin, Erdogan, and Rouhani provides an eye-opening depiction of the rapidly changing discourse of 2018’s geostrategic international rivalry. The Syrian conflict, the center of global attention for more than seven years, is now in the […]

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Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East

U.S. must re-engage in Syria

By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — President Trump’s characterization of the US attack on specific Syrian chemical storage and research facilities as “mission accomplished” is technically accurate, as the intended targets were in fact destroyed. But declaring mission accomplished in the context of the continuing unfolding tragedy being inflicted on the Syrian people is cynical

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Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USA

Outside countries should help Egypt’s economy

By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — The re-election of Egypt’s President Sisi came as no surprise. Despite irregularities at some polling stations, President Sisi won handily because he remains the most popular president, and perhaps for good reason. A clear majority of Egyptians feel that unlike any of his predecessors, Sisi is dedicated to improving

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Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USA, Yossef Ben-Meir

Time for Israel and Gaza to negotiate

By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK –the ongoing Palestinian demonstration along the Israel-Gaza border has turned out to be, not surprisingly, violent. More than 30 Palestinians have been killed and hundreds injured. If these demonstrations continue through May 15 (Israel’s 70th anniversary) as planned by Hamas, scores more Palestinians will likely be killed, while increasing the

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Alon Ben-Meir, Middle East

U.S. should make NATO- like pledge to Israel

This is the second part of an article examining the volatile Iran-Israel relationship.  To see Part I, please click here. By Alon Ben-Meir   NEW YORK — The recent violation of Israel’s air space by an Iranian drone and Israel’s retaliation against Syrian and Iranian targets prompted many observers to suggest that the growing regional

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Alon Ben-Meir, International, Middle East, USA

Iran, Israel have good reasons to avoid war

By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — The recent violation of Israel’s air space by an Iranian drone and Israel’s retaliation against Syrian and Iranian targets prompted many observers to suggest that the growing regional tension resulting from such incidents may precipitate a war between Israel and Iran/Hezbollah, and perhaps inadvertently with Syria as well. I

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Alon Ben-Meir, Middle East

Two-state solution still viable after Trump’s declaration

By Alon Ben-Meir NEW YORK — I was in Israel when Trump made his announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Initially, I thought Israelis would pour out into the streets celebrating this ‘historic’ moment, but other than small chatter here and there, and some expressions of jubilation, not much else gripped the nation. On the

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Alon Ben-Meir, Middle East, USA