Avi Shlaim
Avi Shlaim is a prominent Israeli-British historian and author, recognized for his critical analysis of Israeli foreign policy and its historical context. A leading figure among the New Historians, Shlaim has published extensively on the Arab-Israeli conflict, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive understanding of the historical events that have shaped the region. His work advocates for peace and justice, particularly regarding Palestinian rights.
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Avi Shlaim is one of the authors featured in the festival.
Palcos da semana: marionetas a Jantar com vista para a serra | P2
Portugal· 2025-10-05
Avi Shlaim is an Israeli writer participating in the Folio festival.
Folio celebra décima edição com mais de 450 iniciativas em Óbidos | LivrosPortugal· 2025-09-29
Avi Shlaim is an emeritus professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford.
Trump has failed to grasp something fundamental about Netanyahu – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-06
Avi Shlaim is an Arab Jew who grew up in Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces, and he is known for his critical interpretations of the history of Zionism and Israel.
Motivation for Netanyahu’s hideous war on Gaza is not only self-interest. It’s far worse – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-30
Avi Shlaim highlights the settlements as an obstacle to peace.
Asentamientos israelíes en Palestina: un desafío para la paz
Venezuela· 2025-08-22
Historian Avi Shlaim described Iran as 'the jewel in the crown of the alliance of the periphery'.
How Israel and Iran became enemies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-06-27
Avi Shlaim wrote 'Collusion Across the Jordan: King Abdullah, the Zionist Movement and the Partition of Palestine'.
ফিলিস্তিনের নাকবা: ১০০ বছর আগে জায়নভূমির প্রকল্পের সূচনা
Bangladesh· 2025-05-15
Shlaim critiques Israel's actions in Gaza, describing it as a country addicted to military force.
Gazans now eat one meal every two or three days as Trump plans his ‘Riviera’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-11
Leading voices include historian Avi Shlaim with a provocative examination of Israel’s policy towards Palestine.
200 events offering energising conversations and informed perspectives – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-18
Avi Shlaim is part of the group of Israeli historians who are critically analyzing the history of Zionism.
ইসরায়েল রাষ্ট্র প্রতিষ্ঠা: অপরাধের শত বছর, অন্যায়ের ৮০, পাপের ৬৯Bangladesh· 2025-04-09
