Al Hadath: America-Iran War: What does Trump want now?
Discussing the current U.S.-Iran escalation and whether Washington is moving toward a wider confrontation or trying to contain escalation.
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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