A noted journalist and author, Dr. Ben-Meir is a professor of international relations and Middle Eastern studies at the Center for Global Affairs at New York University and at The New School. He holds a masters degree in philosophy and a doctorate in international relations from Oxford University.

Fluent in Arabic and Hebrew, Dr. Alon Ben-Meir offers a uniquely invaluable perspective on the nature of world terrorism, ethnic conflict, and international negotiations. He writes a weekly syndicated column for United Press International about current international policies and events. In addition, Dr. Ben-Meir often articulates policy positions and discusses them with top officials in the respective country. His views on contemporary international affairs are sought out by major television and radio networks.

Dr. Ben-Meir is the author of numerous books, including: The Middle East: Imperative and Choices, Israel: The Challenge of the Fourth Decade, In Defiance of Time, Framework for Arab-Israeli Peace, The Last Option, and A War We Must Win. He expects to publish his latest book Lost Perspectives in the winter of 2007.

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