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February 25, 2012
Is War in the Middle East Inevitable?
- Egypt
- Gaza Strip
- Iran
- Israel and the Muslim world
- Lebanon
- Middle East Economy
- Palestinians
- Radical Islam
- Syria
- The Gulf States
February 25, 2012 by Avi Melamed The Iranian nuclear military program and the possibility of a massive military collision in the Middle East are clearly occupying the world’s attention. These concerns are not groundless. However, is military confrontation inevitable? In this article, I would like to bring your attention to the fact that at this specific moment, due to the…

October 10, 2019
Part 3 | Alarms on Lebanese-Israeli Border: Preemptive Actions to Prevent a Wide-Scale War in The Middle East
In Part 1 of my three-part analysis, “Alarms on the Lebanese – Israel Border might be Last Wake-up Call for Western Leaders” (September 11, 2019), I explained and contextualized the events of September 1, 2019, on the Israeli Lebanese border. In Part 2, “Alarms on the Lebanese – Israeli Border (Part 2) Iran’s Hegemonic Modus Operandi” (September 13, 2019) I…

May 8, 2018
JCPOA Pushed Middle East Closer to War: Will Western Leaders Choose the Right Path to Reverse The Tide?
Article’s major points: Developments and events in the Middle East following the signing of JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action / The Iran Deal / The Iran Nuclear Deal) in July 2015, clearly indicate that the JCPOA fuels Iran’s aggressive expansion policy, and as a result, has pushed the Middle East closer to a massive regional war. The JCPOA should…

May 3, 2018
UN & European Leaders say abolishing JCPOA will cause war ~ will they ever realize that the JCPOA pushed the Middle East closer to war?
The UN Secretary General & European leaders say that abolishing the JCPOA will cause a war. Will they ever realize that the JCPOA pushed the Middle East CLOSER to a regional war? Read my predictions since 2012: 2012 – Is War in the Middle East Inevitable? 2015 – Pax Amer-Iran 2017 – A Growing Whirlpool of Violence:…

May 28, 2022
Israeli Flags in Jerusalem & Threats of War From Hamas & Islamic Jihad in Palestine (PIJ) | Is Another Violent Round Between Israel & Gaza Around the Corner?
Tomorrow (Sunday, May 29, 2022) is Yom Yerushalayim – Jerusalem Day. This annual event celebrates the unification (according to the Zionist narrative) of Jerusalem following the 1967 war. One of the centerpieces of the day is an event known as the Flag Parade, during which thousands of Israelis carrying Israeli flags are expected to march through the city streets –…

April 30, 2022
“Defending Al-Aqsa” & Politics in the Middle East
April 30, 2022 In April 2022, Muslims mark the holy month of Ramadan. Throughout April, violent clashes took place in the al-Aqsa compound in Jerusalem between Palestinians and Israeli police. The Palestinians argue they are “Defending al-Aqsa.” The slogan ‘defending al-Aqsa’ has been prevalent in the Muslim world since the early days of the Israeli – Arab conflict. The narrative…

June 10, 2021
Understanding the Israel-Gaza War (May 10 – 21, 2021) | Is There A Winner?
This video analyzes the latest war between Israel and the Islamist groups in Gaza – namely Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Palestine. How did the war begin? What were the objectives of both sides? Were those objectives achieved? Is there a winner? This message follows my “Message To Western Leaders” following the War. https://youtu.be/qSQf1flGc5U As well as a series…

May 21, 2021
The Israel-Gaza War | My Message to Western Leaders
This message follows a series of seven videos in which I outlined the events leading up to the escalation between Israel and the Islamist groups in Gaza – namely Hamas and Islamic Jihad in Palestine Here is a link to Part 1 of that 7 part series https://youtu.be/JEOgB771Pq8 If you would like to understand some of the concepts I discuss…

May 20, 2021
Understanding The Current Escalation | Israel-Gaza War | Part 7 of 7
In this seven-part series, I will outline the events leading up to the current escalation between Israel and the Gaza Strip. To Watch PART 1 https://youtu.be/JEOgB771Pq8 For more ARTICLES AND VIDEOS please visit my blog | A New Middle East Requires A New Understanding https://www.avimelamed.com/blog/ For a list of my Geoplotical Briefings, Classes, Lectures, Tours, Workshops, etc. please click here https://www.avimelamed.com/lectures/ Please…

May 19, 2021
Understanding The Current Escalation | Israel-Gaza War | Part 6 of 7
In this seven-part series, I will outline the events leading up to the current escalation between Israel and the Gaza Strip. To Watch PART 7 https://youtu.be/esq-Z7grPsI For more ARTICLES AND VIDEOS please visit my blog | A New Middle East Requires A New Understanding https://www.avimelamed.com/blog/ For a list of my Geoplotical Briefings, Classes, Lectures, Tours, Workshops, etc. please click here…

May 18, 2021
Understanding The Current Escalation | Israel-Gaza War | Part 5 of 7 (Video)
In this seven-part series, I will outline the events leading up to the current escalation between Israel and the Gaza Strip. To Watch PART 6 https://youtu.be/avgS8nsjwBw For more ARTICLES AND VIDEOS please visit my blog | A New Middle East Requires A New Understanding https://www.avimelamed.com/blog/ For a list of my Geoplotical Briefings, Classes, Lectures, Tours, Workshops, etc. please click here…

May 12, 2021
The Israel-Gaza War of 2021 | What Really Led to the War?
The sharp escalation over the past 36 hours between Israel and Gaza was triggered by riots that have taken place in Jerusalem over the past week on the Temple Mount Compound / Al-Haram al-Sharif / Har Ha Bayit. The riots themselves were triggered by issues such as a property dispute between Jews and Arabs in the Arab neighborhood of Sheikh…

March 12, 2021
Biden and the Middle East | Navigating Between Idealpolitik and Realpolitik
The original article was featured in Algemeiner Biden and the Middle East: Navigating Between Idealpolitik and Realpolitik by Avi Melamed OPINION US President Joe Biden delivers remarks to Defense Department personnel during a visit to the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., February 10, 2021. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo Western foreign policy is often a delicate balancing act between realpolitik policy — one…

December 9, 2020
The Elimination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientist & The Deterrence Equilibrium In The Middle East
Information On Friday, November 27, 2020, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a brigadier general in Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran’s top nuclear scientist, and the head of Iran’s secret military nuclear program, was eliminated in Iran. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu specifically named Mr. Fakhrizadeh in a briefing he held in April 2018 when Netanyahu unveiled the Iranian nuclear archives the Israeli…
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