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Lectures and Speaking
in-person and online
Understanding the Conflict with Iran Beyond the Headlines
The War with the Islamic Regime in Iran is one of the most significant - and misunderstood - conflicts in the world today.
This session moves beyond headlines to explore the ideological motivations, regional strategies, and global implications at play.
Participants gain a clearer understanding of how the regional conflict in the Middle East shapes and is shaped by the broader geopolitical landscape.
Why Smart People Disagree About Israel
Disagreements about Israel are rarely just about facts - they are rooted in deeper moral frameworks and assumptions.
This session explores why intelligent, well-informed people can reach radically different conclusions, and how recognising these underlying differences can reduce polarisation and improve dialogue.
Particularly powerful for campuses, leadership groups, and diverse communities.
The Influence of Western Ideologies on Israel Discourse
Much of today’s conversation about Israel is shaped by broader Western ideological frameworks - often without participants even realizing it.
This session explores how ideas such as intersectionality and post-colonialism influence perceptions, shape narratives, and guide conclusions before facts are even considered.
Participants leave with a sharper awareness of the lenses through which they interpret the conflict.
The Psychology of
Anti-Israel Narratives
Why do certain narratives about Israel spread so quickly and resonate so deeply?
This session examines the psychological and emotional dynamics that drive the success of anti-Israel messaging - exploring the relationship between narrative, identity, and persuasion.
Participants gain insight into how ideas take hold, and how to respond more effectively in both public and private conversations.
How to Talk About Israel Without Losing the Room
Conversations about Israel are often charged, emotional, and quick to unravel.
This session provides practical tools to engage more effectively - learning how to avoid trigger language, read your audience, and respond thoughtfully rather than reactively.
Participants gain the confidence to navigate difficult discussions without shutting them down or oversimplifying them.
Antizionism, Antisemitism, and the War over Words
Few topics are as contested - or as misunderstood - as the relationship between antizionism and antisemitism.
This session offers a clear and nuanced framework for decoding the language of the debate: when these concepts overlap, when they diverge, and how to respond with precision rather than slogans.
Ideal for those seeking clarity in an often polarized conversation.
Making Sense of the Middle East
Beyond headlines and breaking news, the Middle East requires a deeper way of understanding.
This session introduces key frameworks that help participants make sense of the region - distinguishing between global, regional and local dynamics, ideology and territory, and media narratives versus strategic realities.
The result is a clearer, more structured understanding of a complex and often confusing landscape.
Why the Middle East Defies Simple Narratives
The Middle East is often reduced to simplistic explanations that obscure more than they reveal.
This session challenges those narratives, offering a more nuanced and layered understanding of the region’s history, conflicts, and dynamics.
Ideal for university and general audiences seeking clarity without oversimplification.
