Israel's Future at Stake

Israel's Future at Stake

Brig. Gen (Res) Amir Avivi has been the mainstay of the Israel’s Defense and Security Forum (IDSF [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTMwMTY0MjU2ODQ2NjU3NzMsXCJyXCI6MTkzMDE2NDM3NzA5NzM1NDIzfSIsInMiOiI2Y2JlYTJlZTQ3MzAyMmVlIn0]) briefings. At the beginning of June at one of the briefings, he announced that he is stepping down from his position as chairman of IDSF in order to pursue a position in the next government. Amir Avivi has served as a military lieutenant at the Defense Establishment Comptroller Unit, he was the commander of the Sagi Brigade and the chief of staff for Israeli general and politician Moshe Ya'alon. He sees the coming Israeli elections as crucial for Israel to shaping its future. [Full interview] Support the show: https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/ [https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Terror Threat in Australia

Dr Anthony Bergin, Senior Research Fellow at the National Security College [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTMwMTY0MjU2NjA1NDg1MjEsXCJyXCI6MTkzMDE2NDM3NzA5NzM1NDIzfSIsInMiOiJiZmFhMjYxMTUwYzVhMDI4In0] and senior analyst at ASPI [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTMwMTY0MjU2NjY4Mzk5NzgsXCJyXCI6MTkzMDE2NDM3NzA5NzM1NDIzfSIsInMiOiJiMWY2MTlmNzQzMTk2ODQ0In0], has a background in political science, law, and international relations. With 25 years in military education, he led the Australian Defence Studies Centre and taught at ANU and the University of Delaware. A prolific writer on national security and foreign policy, he frequently contributes to The Strategist [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTMwMTY0MjU2NzIwODI4NTksXCJyXCI6MTkzMDE2NDM3NzA5NzM1NDIzfSIsInMiOiIyYzNmZjkzZWQyMjA1ZTgxIn0] and major publications. We discuss the terror threat from operatives associated with the Iranian regime and consider moves by ASIO, working with the Home Affairs department, to overhaul our terror warning system. [Full interview] Support the show: https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/ [https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Terror Threats, Israel's Future

Dr Anthony Bergin, Senior Research Fellow at the National Security College [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTMwMTY0MjU2NjA1NDg1MjEsXCJyXCI6MTkzMDE2NDM3NzA5NzM1NDIzfSIsInMiOiJiZmFhMjYxMTUwYzVhMDI4In0] and senior analyst at ASPI [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTMwMTY0MjU2NjY4Mzk5NzgsXCJyXCI6MTkzMDE2NDM3NzA5NzM1NDIzfSIsInMiOiJiMWY2MTlmNzQzMTk2ODQ0In0], has a background in political science, law, and international relations. With 25 years in military education, he led the Australian Defence Studies Centre and taught at ANU and the University of Delaware. A prolific writer on national security and foreign policy, he frequently contributes to The Strategist [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTMwMTY0MjU2NzIwODI4NTksXCJyXCI6MTkzMDE2NDM3NzA5NzM1NDIzfSIsInMiOiIyYzNmZjkzZWQyMjA1ZTgxIn0] and major publications. We discuss the terror threat from operatives associated with the Iranian regime and consider moves by ASIO, working with the Home Affairs department, to overhaul our terror warning system. (0:31-31:07) ---------------------------------------- Brig. Gen (Res) Amir Avivi has been the mainstay of the Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/cl/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTMwMTY0MjU2ODQ2NjU3NzMsXCJyXCI6MTkzMDE2NDM3NzA5NzM1NDIzfSIsInMiOiI2Y2JlYTJlZTQ3MzAyMmVlIn0]) briefings. At the beginning of June at one of the briefings, he announced that he is stepping down from his position as chairman of IDSF in order to pursue a position in the next government. Amir Avivi has served as a military lieutenant at the Defense Establishment Comptroller Unit, he was the commander of the Sagi Brigade and the chief of staff for Israeli general and politician Moshe Ya'alon. He sees the coming Israeli elections as crucial for Israel to shaping its future. (31:13-57:49) Support the show: https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/ [https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Inside the Middle East

Avi Melamed is the founder and CEO of Inside The Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives [ITME] [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTIzNzc3NzU0NzgyNzc3NjMsXCJyXCI6MTkyMzc3Nzg2MjEyNTUwNDk5fSIsInMiOiI5MGFiZGFkZDEwYWZhMTEzIn0] and he says to understand Israel, we must understand the whole Middle East. Avi brings to the table apolitical Middle East education, intelligence-based frameworks for critical thinking and media literacy engaging with Middle East experts absent from Western discourse. Avi is an Israeli author, educator, and independent Middle East strategic intelligence analyst. He is a former senior official on Arab affairs and an Israeli intelligence official. He is an expert on current affairs in the Muslim and Arab society and their effect on the Middle East and Israel. [Full interview] Support the show: https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/ [https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Across the Middle East, NGOs lacking accountability

Avi Melamed is the founder and CEO of Inside The Middle East | Intelligence Perspectives [ITME] [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTIzNzc3NzU0NzgyNzc3NjMsXCJyXCI6MTkyMzc3Nzg2MjEyNTUwNDk5fSIsInMiOiI5MGFiZGFkZDEwYWZhMTEzIn0] and he says to understand Israel, we must understand the whole Middle East. Avi brings to the table apolitical Middle East education, intelligence-based frameworks for critical thinking and media literacy engaging with Middle East experts absent from Western discourse. Avi is an Israeli author, educator, and independent Middle East strategic intelligence analyst. He is a former senior official on Arab affairs and an Israeli intelligence official. He is an expert on current affairs in the Muslim and Arab society and their effect on the Middle East and Israel. (0:31-26:10) ---------------------------------------- Major humanitarian and human rights organisations with Australian links have been accused of failing Jewish staff, mishandling antisemitism complaints and allowing contested claims on Israel and Gaza to influence Australian media, education, Parliament and public debate according to Danielle Haas, one of EiGHT’s lead organizers. A 63-page report by EiGHT [https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/ty/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxOTIzNzc3NzU0ODk4MTIxMDYsXCJyXCI6MTkyMzc3Nzg2MjEyNTUwNDk5fSIsInMiOiJjMDIxNmIwMTUyOWJkNGNkIn0], a group founded by current and former NGO professionals, says major international NGOs have minimised, reframed or dismissed antisemitism complaints despite presenting themselves as defenders of human rights, equality and accountability. (26:15-57:44) Support the show: https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/ [https://www.j-air.com.au/get-involved/membership/] See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.