Middle Eastern Intelligence Salon

Salon Evening – July 2nd

The narratives around Iran and Israel are often shaped by politics and selective history. This salon offers a rare opportunity to explore deeper cultural and historical realities through lived experience.

About the Salon

The information space around Iran and Israel is dominated by political narratives and selective highlighting of past events. This discussion will help us understand the cultural and historical roots of these narratives and discover the real life lived experience of someone who has strong connections to all three of the US, Iran and Israel. The result is a much more complicated and integrated look at these worlds, which are actually deeply interconnected.

Why This Conversation Matters

Beyond Political Narratives

Understand deeper cultural and historical perspectives often overlooked.

Real-World Experience

Insights from someone directly connected to the US, Iran, and Israel.

Rare Intellectual Dialogue

Engage in meaningful, nuanced discussion.

Global Perspective

Explore interconnected histories and realities.

Meet the Speaker

Ali Ezzatyar

Ali Ezzatyar

Ali Ezzatyar is a retired senior U.S. diplomat and historian. He has served in multiple international roles including as a legal advisor for the Palestinian territories, a regional expert on Iran at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, and leader of the USAID Mission in Moldova.

He has also consulted in Tehran, worked as an international negotiator, and served as a visiting professor in Israel and India. He is the author of two books on the Middle East and numerous published articles.

Event Details

Date

July 2nd

Event Type

Salon Evening Discussion

Contribution

€35 Donation

Availability

Limited Seats Available

Reserve Your Place

Due to the intimate nature of this salon, availability is very limited. Secure your place in advance.

PayPal: Smalltalkkunst@gmail.com

RSVP: zorayar@gmail.com