Dr. Alon Ben-Meir

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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.

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The Curse Of The Occupation

Israel must take the initiative because its extraordinary achievements and permanence cannot be sustained by its military prowess alone.

Reality Check: Israelis and Palestinians Are Destined to Coexist

Alon Ben-Meir says the gap between Israelis and Palestinians grows wider, feeding the vicious cycle of death and destruction, obliterating the last traces of empathy toward one another.

Israel Fails to Maintain The Jewish National Identity Within The State

Israeli governments, with the strong support of the private sector, can and indeed must fully integrate the Arab citizens into the socio-economic and political streams of the country.

Fatah And Hamas Reconciliation: Rushing To Judgment

Alon Ben-Meir says the unity agreement at this will likely survive and offers new opportunities for the US and Israel to build on it rather than dismiss it.

Forfeiting Israel’s Reason To Exist

Alon Ben-Meir says every Jew wants to see Israel as a vibrant country: an economic powerhouse with a thriving democracy, self-confident and secure, capable of defending itself...

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The SS Patria Disaster: Jewish Refugees, British Deportation and Haifa Harbor Tragedy

SS Patria disaster in Haifa harbor exposed the tragic conundrum of Jewish refugees, British deportation and rescue under wartime pressure.

Do You Need Planning Permission for a Garden Annexe?

Thinking of adding a garden annexe? The short answer...

What Can You Use a Garden Room For?

A garden room is a versatile, weather‑tight structure built...

What Damages Can You Recover After an Injury?

An unexpected injury can hit you hard financially. Beyond...
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