Al-Hadath: Did American pressure force Iran to open the door to negotiations?
Discussed if the US naval blockade of Iran has begun to yield tangible diplomatic results or whether Washington remains far from any real political breakthrough
Nizar Farsakh
Nizar Farsakh
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Nizar is a trainer on negotiations, advocacy, and leadership with extensive experience across the Middle East and North Africa. He advised the last two Palestinian ambassadors to Washington D.C. (2011-2017) and before that advised senior Palestinian leaders including the President, the Prime Minister and various ministries as member of the Palestinian negotiating team (2003-2008). Nizar consults on Palestinian affairs, is active in Palestinian and Arab American circles, and is frequently invited by think tanks, faith groups, and the media to comment on Middle East affairs.
Negotiations, Leadership, Advocacy, Narrative, International Boundaries and Boundary Disputes, Maritime Boundaries, Palestinian Affairs, Arab American Affairs, Middle East culture and politics.
Citizens' Assemblies, leveraging AI for learning, and advocacy for Palestinian rights.
Harvard Kennedy School of Government (MPA), Kings College London (MA), American University of Beirut (BA)
IAFF 6502 Negotiation Skills
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