Jul 26 2023 35 mins
On the Eve of Tisha Be’Av, are the Jewish people repeating our mistakes of the past?
Was Ambassador Ron Dermer right that Israel should be investing more time cultivating relationships with Evangelicals and less time with the Jewish community?
Is Israel drifting away from the United States towards China and Russia?
Have Israel’s peace agreements with its Arab neighbors impacted Israel’s internal politics?
What happened to Benjamin Netanyahu? Is the man who was once considered a visionary statesman dragging Israel down a path of irreparable damage?
Will Israel’s Haredi population take responsibility for its security and economy once they become the majority of Israel’s population?
How did Barak Obama and President Biden’s policies impact the Israeli electorate?
All that and more in conversation with former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren.
Michael Oren is a highly accomplished diplomat, scholar, and author who has made significant contributions to Israel's foreign relations and global discourse. With a distinguished background in academia, government service, and media, he has consistently demonstrated his expertise and dedication to promoting understanding and dialogue.
Michael Oren's impressive career includes serving as Israel's ambassador to the United States, a Member of Knesset, and Deputy Minister of Diplomacy in the Prime Minister's Office. He has also held teaching positions at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Yale, and Georgetown, where he has shared his extensive knowledge on international relations and Middle Eastern affairs.
As an acclaimed writer, Michael Oren has authored several influential books, including "Six Days of War," "Power, Faith, and Fantasy," and "Ally." These works have not only garnered widespread acclaim and recognition as New York Times bestsellers but have also received esteemed awards such as the Los Angeles Times and Jewish Book of the Year Awards. Through his writing, Michael Oren has provided invaluable insights into historical events and the complexities of international relations.