Press

Press (Selected)

Bota Sot (January 7, 2024)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses what to expect between Kosovo and Serbia in the new year [in Albanian]

Voice of America (November 22, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses his strategy for Gaza post-war [in Albanian]

Klubi i Debatit Politik (November 15, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses a potential political solution to the Israel-Hamas war [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (November 12, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the draft of the Association of Serb Municipalities [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (August 31, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir analyzes how Kurti can reduce tensions in northern Kosovo [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (July 18, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses tensions in northern Kosovo [in Albanian]

Politurco (July 2, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir analyzes the global refugee crisis, politics of the Middle East, and Turkey’s dual migration challenges

Gazeta Blic (May 31,2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the unrest in northern Kosovo and what Kurti should have done in the scenario [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (May 27, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the Association of Serb Municipalities [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (May 1, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Serbia’s lack of adherence to the Ohrid Agreement [in Albanian]

Balki News (April 1, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir examines Israel’s continued bombing attacks in Syria [in Arabic]

In-Depth News (March 31, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir analyzes US-China tensions in light of the US’ depletion of arms from supplying weapons to Ukraine

Bota Sot (March 14, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the upcoming meeting between Serbian President Vucic and Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti in North Macedonia [in Albanian]

Balki News (March 11, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the Saudi-Iranian rapprochement [in Arabic]

Bota Sot (March 11, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir outlines the four benefits of the Franco-German plan [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (February 8, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Kurti’s conditions for the Association for Serb-majority municipalities in Kosovo [in Albanian]

Gazeta Blic (December 20, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the Serbian-imposed blockades in northern Kosovo [in Albanian]

Albanian Post (November 8, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti’s dismissal of the US request for Kosovo to delay its implementation of new license plate requirements [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (October 30, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir suggests that Kosovo’s Prime Minister Kurti should delay implementation of a decision on license plates [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (October 20, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the leaked conditions for visa liberalization for Kosovo, allegedly proposed by France [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (October 8, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the importance of the EU and US role in negotiating an end to the Kosovo-Serbia conflict [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (September 1, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir recommends that Kurti and Vucic continue their dialogue and implement previous agreements [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (August 2, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the dispute over license plates between Kosovo and Serbia [in Albanian]

Inter Press Service (July 15, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses his proposal for an Israeli-Palestinian-Jordanian confederation

Bota Sot (July 15, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir outlines the benefits for Kosovo of joining the Open Balkans initiative [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (June 22, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the prospect of EU visa liberalization for Kosovo [in Albanian]

Gazeta Blic (June 13, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir debates whether Kosovo should join the “Open Balkans” initiative [in Albanian]

RTV Dukagjini (June 6, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Albin Kurti’s visit to the United States [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (April 13, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir analyzes the meeting between US President Biden and Serbian Ambassador Djuric [in Albanian]

Koha (April 7, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the issue of license plates between Kosovo and Serbia [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (April 1, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir outlines a possible end to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the broader regional implications of the war [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (April 1, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Putin’s miscalculations in his invasion of Ukraine [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (March 31, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the situation of Serbian elections taking place in Kosovo [in Albanian]

Lajmi (February 27, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses what effect Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could have on the Balkans [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (February 15, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses lobbying in Washington on behalf of both Serbia and Kosovo [in Albanian]

Reporteri (January 18, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir spoke about Serbia’s attempt to hold a referendum in Kosovo [in Albanian]

Lajmi (January 1, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir outlines a potential solution to EU visa liberalization for Kosovars [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (December 3, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the possibility of Spain recognizing Kosovo’s independence [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (October 9, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the need for reciprocal measures between Kosovo and Serbia [in Albanian]

Albanian Post (October 4, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the need to modify the agreement on the Association of Serbian Municipalities in Kosovo [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (September 6, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the conditions for talks between Kosovo and Serbia [in Albanian]

Sputnik (August 28, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the meeting between President Biden and Prime Minister Bennett

Bota Sot (August 21, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Kosovo’s temporary housing of Afghan refugees [in Albanian]

IPS (August 20, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the ultimate winners and losers in Afghanistan

Radio Free Europe (July 27, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir warns that Kosovo should beware of Turkish President Erdogan’s agenda in the Balkans [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (July 18, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir criticizes protests against Kosovo Prime Minister Kurti [in Albanian]

Qposts (July 18, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the new Israeli government, what the US role in Israeli-Palestinian negotiations could look like under President Biden, and Erdogan’s growing involvement in regional affairs [in Arabic]

Bota Sot (July 8, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the indictment of former Minister of European Integration Dhurata Hoxha [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (June 13, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (May 31, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses reciprocity in negotiations between Kosovo and Serbia [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (May 15, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the possibility of UNMIK or KFOR withdrawing from Kosovo [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (February 11, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Kosovo’s new elections and their potential outcome [in Albanian]

Klan Kosova (January 19, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses US policy toward Kosovo under the new Biden administration [in Albanian]

Bota Sot (November 26, 2020)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Kosovo’s presidency [in Albanian]

Inter Press Service (August 14, 2020)
Alon Ben-Meir projects what may happen with Trump’s speech at the UNGA in September

Voice of America (January 24, 2020)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the potential for progress in Kosovo-Serbia relations, particularly in light of the reopening of flights between the two countries

National Review (November 12, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Erdogan’s Ottoman-esque ambitions in Turkey and the possibility of removing Turkey from NATO

The Media Line (October 22, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir outlines how the US must defuse tensions between Israel and Iran regarding Iran’s nuclear program

Correio Braziliense (September 17, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the possibility of conventional attacks on Iran by the United States [in Portuguese]

Fax.al (August 12, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses corruption in Albania and the country’s path towards European Union membership [in Albanian]

Correio Braziliense (June 23, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses recent tensions between Iran and the United States [in Portuguese]

Correio Braziliense (April 11, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the results of the Israeli election [in Portuguese]

Zeri (March 4, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Russian interference in the Balkans [in Albanian]

Politiko (February 25, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the current state of affairs in Albania [in Albanian]

National Review (January 14, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Turkish autocracy and the state’s extrajudicial abductions around the world

Bota Sot (December 17, 2018)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the likelihood of a final agreement between Kosovo and Serbia [in Albanian]

Gazeta Express (December 12, 2018)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo, and Erdogan’s agenda in the Balkans [in Albanian]

Christian Science Monitor (August 23, 2018)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses a new perspective to the Palestinian refugee issue

Fox News (July 17, 2018)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Erdogan’s spreading Islamic agenda through mosques abroad

Voice of America (May 11, 2018)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Erdogan’s influence in the Balkans, with a special focus on Kosovo and Albania [in Albanian]

BESA Center (March 22, 2018)
Alon Ben-Meir answers the question, “Can Mahmoud Abbas achieve anything in Europe?

Correio Braziliense(December 6, 2017)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the implication of the US’ declaration on Jerusalem [in Portuguese]

Jewish Telegraph (June 16, 2017)
Simon Yaffe highlights Alon’s work for peace over the past 25 years

News AM (March 3, 2017)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Netanyahu’s quest for relations with Muslim countries, including Azerbaijan

Infobae (January 8, 2017)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Erdogan’s government in Turkey and the rise of ISIS [in Spanish]

Aydinlik (November 18, 2016)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses what can be expected from Trump’s Israel policy [in Turkish]

Voice of America (September 27, 2016)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the first presidential debate

US News & World Report (April 2, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses US policy in the Middle East

Carroll County Times (April 1, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses how Netanyahu’s actions have negatively impacted Israel

Pravda (March 20, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Russia and oil

The Jewish Week (March 18, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses American Jews and the Israeli elections

EU Observer (March 13, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the two-state solution

The Jewish Week (March 4, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the nuclear negotiations with Iran

Al Arabiya (January 11, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the legacy of Ariel Sharon

Al Jazeera America (October 1, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Israel’s reaction to Iran’s nuclear program

Rede Brasil Atual (August 27, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the possibility of US intervention in Syria (Portuguese)

El Universal (July 15, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the elections in Iran (Spanish)

Today’s Zaman (May 12, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Erdogan’s visit to Washington

Haberturk (May 3, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Turkish-Israeli relations (Turkish)

Zaman Amerika (March 23, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Israel’s apology to Turkey (Turkish)

Voice of America (February 28, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the future of the peace process under new Secretary of State John Kerry

Los Angeles Times (March 1, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Jewish settlers in the West Bank

Today’s Zaman (November 4, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the implications of the U.S. elections on U.S.-Turkey relations

The Jewish Week (October 23, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the final presidential debate on foreign policy

Today’s Zaman (October 3, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the imposition of a Syrian no-fly zone

The Jewish Week (October 3, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Mitt Romney’s visit to Israel

Al Arabiya (August 25, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Syria’s chemical weapons

Life Week (August 19, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the Egyptian military’s dependence on US aid (Chinese)

Southern Metropolis Daily (August 19, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Russian policy towards Syria (Chinese)

Los Angeles Times (August 3, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Israel’s reaction to the Iranian nuclear threat

Lidové Noviny (June 8, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the Sunni-Shiite schism (Czech)

The Jewish Week (May 8, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing a Palestinian peace agreement

RÆSON (August 23, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the Palestinian application for UN membership (Danish)

 

Television (Selected)

ChannelsTV (May 20, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Putin’s miscalculations in Ukraine

Klan Kosova (April 26, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the need for radical reform of the United Nations [in Albanian]

ChannelsTV (April 4, 2022)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Globo (April 11, 2019)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the Israeli election (in Portuguese)

PressTV (December 7, 2018)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the failure of a UN resolution condemning Hamas as a terrorist group

PressTV (April 6, 2018)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the recent protests and violence in Gaza

i24 (May 2, 2017)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the upcoming meeting between President Trump and Palestinian President Abbas

Voice of America (October 7, 2016)
Alon Ben-Meir reviews a wide range of issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Syria, Iraq, and the plight of the Kurds

PressTV (April 24, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the Egyptian Economic Development Conference

Al Jazeera America (March 30, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the remote prospects for the Israeli-Palestinian peace process

ABC (March 1, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the threat of ISIS

Channel News Asia (August 2, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the United Nations’ role in Gaza

Channel News Asia (July 25, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses public sentiment towards the Israeli-Hamas conflict

NY1 (July 3, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the escalating violence between Israel and Hamas

Al Hurra (October 5, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses ongoing tension between Iran and Israel (Arabic)

Globo (July 11, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the conflict in Syria (Portuguese/English)

Al Hurra (April 15, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses opportunities for Israeli-Palestinian peace (Arabic)

CBS (March 19, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses President Obama’s trip to Israel

Al Hurra (February 3, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses John Kerry’s new role in relation to the Middle East

EBRU (November 30, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the UN vote for Palestinian observer state status

Press TV (November 9, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the ongoing conflict in Syria

Al Hurra (August 24, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the withdrawal of UN observers from Syria and Egypt under Mohammed Morsi. (Arabic)

Russia Today (July 20, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the roles of the US and Russia in the Syrian conflict (Arabic)

Al Hurra (May 31, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the latest developments in Egypt (Arabic)

Al Hurra (February 16, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the internal violence in Syria (Arabic)

Al Hurra (January 30, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing renewing the Egyptian protests (Arabic)

Al Hurra (July 22, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the Arab Spring and the latest developments in Syria and Egypt (Arabic)

Russia Today (April 4, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the threat to peace posed by Israeli settlements

ABC: Eyewitness News (February 10, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Mubarak’s resignation

Russia Today (August 17, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Iran’s nuclear program

Russia Today (July 6, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Israel’s blockade of Gaza

Kanal a TV in Turkey (January 29, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir analyzing Turkey’s role as a peace-broker in the Middle East

World Focus (January 7, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir on the renewed momentum for Middle East peace process

Lidove Noviny (February 23, 2009)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing reconciliation with Iran (Czech)

World Focus (February 10, 2009)
Alon Ben-Meir analyzing the elections in Israel

World Focus (November 7, 2008)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the U.S. efforts to engage Iran

World Focus ( October 23, 2008)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the Arab Peace Initiative

Daily Show (July 27, 2007)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the marriage of convenience between Hamas and Hezbollah

CNN – Lou Dobbs Tonight (August 10, 2006)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Hezbollah and Syria

PBS (August 4, 2006)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Hezbollah and other topics

CNN – American Morning (August 1, 2006)
Alon Ben-Meir analyzing Israel’s plans to expand war in southern Lebanon

 

Radio (Selected)

Voice of Islam (December 20, 2023)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the importance of civilian rights and international laws in the Israel-Hamas conflict for both sides

J-AIR (October 20, 2021)
Alon Ben-Meir and Gershon Hacohen debate the topic of Alon’s recent article, “The Occupation Severely Endangers, Not Enhances, Israel’s National Security. Part 1, Part 2

Radio Sputnik (April 22, 2018)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses North Korea’s pledge to suspend nuclear testing

Radio Sputnik (October 11, 2017)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the Iran nuclear deal

Radio Sputnik (August 22, 2017)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the new US strategy on Afghanistan

Radio Sputnik (December 31, 2016)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses John Kerry’s statement on Israeli settlements

Radio Sputnik (October 1, 2016)
Alon Ben-Meir discuses the death of Shimon Peres and his legacy

Radio Sputnik (September 1, 2016)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses US-trained foreign fighters who have joined ISIS

World Policy (February 27, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Israel’s upcoming election and the chance to make peace with the Palestinians

Radio Sputnik (February 24, 2015)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses ISIS, Libya, and political transition in the country

Radio Sputnik (December 30, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Israel’s political solutions in 2014

Radio Sputnik (December 5, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the collapse of the Netanyahu government

Monocle (July 1, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the crisis in Israel in the wake of the death of three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank

Voice of Russia (June 11, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the escalating situation in Iraq and the Syrian civil war’s impact on it

Radio Sputnik (May 12, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Netanyahu’s chances in Israel’s early elections

Voice of Russia (April 22, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the United States’ role in the Middle East

Voice of Russia (February 27, 2014)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the alleged Iran-Iraq arms deal

Voice of Russia (November 13, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the latest round of negotiations on the Iranian nuclear issue

Voice of Russia (March 26, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses Secretary of State Kerry’s trip to the Middle East and Asia

The Takeaway (March 11, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the 10th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq

Voice of America (March 4, 2013)
Alon Ben-Meir assesses the stall in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Radio Free Europe (November 30, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the Palestinians’ upgraded UN status

Voice of Russia (October 25, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses relations between Syria and Turkey

Voice of Russia (September 19, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing anger over the anti-Muhammad film

Voice of Russia (September 18, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the escalating violence in the Middle East

Voice of Russia (August 22, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses religion and art in the Islamic world

Voice of Russia (August 4, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Russia’s and the US’ role in Syria

Voice of Russia (August 2, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Russia’s involvement in Syria

WTSR (January 18, 2012)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing tensions between Iran and the US

Voice of Russia (September 15, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing rising tensions between Turkey and Israel

Voice of Russia (August 23, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the policy of self-destruction in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Voice of Russia (August 19, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing terrorist attacks in Israel and developments in Syria

Voice of Russia (August 2, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing multiculturalism for the future

Voice of Russia (July 14, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Egypt, part II

Voice of Russia (July 13, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Egypt, part I

Voice of Russia (June 1, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing U.S. policy in the Middle East

Voice of Russia (May 22, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Israel and the Arab World

Voice of Russia (May 20, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Barack Obama’s speech

Voice of Russia (March 4, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the fall of Libya’s regime

Voice of Russia (March 4, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the Libya Puzzle

KCRW News (March 3, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discusses the Middle East today

Voice of Russia (February 18, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Egyptian poverty

Voice of Russia (February 18, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Egypt

Voice of Russia (October 3, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Israel and Palestine

Voice of Russia (September 14, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Israel and Palestine

IDGA (September 8, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing collecting reliable intelligence in Afghanistan

Voice of Russia (September 3, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing a Palestinian State

Voice of Russia (August 31, 2011)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Voice of Russia (August 27, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing Israel and Palestine

Voice of Russia (August 19, 2010)
Alon Ben-Meir discussing a nuclear Iran