Alon Ben-Meir

Alon Ben-Meir

Alon Ben-Meir, Ph.D., is a retired professor of international affairs at New York University’s Center for Global Affairs. He has taught international negotiations and conflict resolution and has authored seven books related to the Middle East. He is currently working on a new book about human rights in conflict zones.

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Opinion: The 79th UN General Assembly must focus on these 3 issues

Opinion: The 79th UN General Assembly must focus on these 3 issues

over 1 year ago // UNGA 2024

The upcoming United Nations General Assembly must focus on three critical issues affecting every nation: climate change, human rights violations, and the pervasiveness of violence worldwide

Opinion: The Israel-Hamas war is a historic opportunity for breakthrough

Opinion: The Israel-Hamas war is a historic opportunity for breakthrough

about 2 years ago // Democracy and Governance

The breakdown in Israeli-Palestinian relations could signal a historic breakthrough to reach peace. Here are five measures Israel, along with the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, should put in place to move the peace process forward.