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Michael Sharnoff

Michael Sharnoff

Michael Sharnoff lectures about the Arab-Israeli conflict, U.S. policy toward the Middle East, and the Abraham Accords and frequently publishes in popular and academic outlets.

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Michael Sharnoff lectures about the Arab-Israeli conflict, U.S. policy toward the Middle East, and the Abraham Accords and frequently publishes in popular and academic outlets. He is Associate Professor at the National Defense University’s Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies and the author of Nasser’s Peace: Egypt’s Response to the 1967 War with Israel.


Programs

1
Beyond Gaza: Israel, Iran, and the New Middle East Struggle
This talk explores how the October 7 attack and ongoing Israel-Hamas war reflect a broader proxy struggle with Iran’s “Axis of Resistance.” It assesses the U.S. role, the shifting regional balance of power, and possible pathways toward lasting stability and security for Israelis and Palestinians.
2
Missed Chances and Lasting Conflict: The Israeli-Palestinian Story
This lecture traces how a regional Arab-Israeli war evolved into today’s entrenched Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It highlights pivotal turning points, missed opportunities, and what history reveals about future prospects for peace.
3
Trump 2.0 and the Future of the Middle East
What does a second Trump term mean for the Middle East? This talk examines U.S. policy shifts—from Iran to Israel and regional alliances—assessing their impact on peace efforts, power dynamics, and America’s role in shaping the region’s future.
4
From Normalization to Uncertainty: The Abraham Accords
This talk examines how the Abraham Accords reshaped Middle East diplomacy, opening opportunities for cooperation while exposing persistent challenges. It explores what’s real versus aspirational, and how these new partnerships may be tested in a shifting regional landscape.
Genres
  • Israel
  • Middle East
  • Politics
  • Terrorism

Endorsements

I want to thank you again for a marvelous presentation at the synagogue this past Shabbat. People are still talking (and it’s all positive). I hope that you feel great about the evening and I look forward to seeing you again soon.

— Gary Pokras, Senior Rabbi, Temple Beth Ami, Rockville, MD

Contact Michael

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Books
Nasser's Peace
Nasser's Peace
Egypt's Response to the 196...
2017
Routledge
Articles
The Journal of the Middle East and Africa 26 May, 2025:
The Arab-Iranian Stamp War Over the Persian Gulf: 1949–1973
Foreign Policy 27 March, 2025:
A New Marshall Plan for Gaza
Jewish Chronicle 21 February, 2025:
Arab leaders are slowly realising that Hamas has to go
Alternatives 21 October, 2024:
The Hashemite Regime on Jordanian Postage Stamps: A Visual History of Nation-Building
Journal of South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies 23 May, 2023:
Arab Challenges to Jordan’s Custodianship of Holy Sites in Jerusalem
Videos
The Abraham Accords: Challenges and Opportunities
Booking Our Speakers

Weekday/Sunday programs are approximately one hour. Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence usually includes two talks, sometimes three.

Usually: The event price includes honorarium and all expenses, including international and domestic airfare and local expenses. We ask venues to provide home-hospitality for one night (for weekday/Sunday programs), or two nights (for Shabbat programs), or for multi-day programs, one night for each day of the event. If your venue is unable to provide home hospitality, an additional charge of $150 per night will be assessed to cover speaker expenses.

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