Peter Beinart

Peter Beinart is a journalist, political commentator, and professor who brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to any stage. With a career spanning over two decades, Beinart has become a leading voice on American politics, foreign policy, and international affairs. His thought-provoking analyses and eloquent writing have been featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The New Republic. Beinart’s expertise is not just limited to print; he is a frequent guest on television networks like CNN and MSNBC, where his clear, articulate perspectives help audiences navigate complex political landscapes.

In his talks, Beinart captivates audiences with his deep understanding of global issues, his engaging storytelling, and his ability to connect historical context with contemporary events. Whether discussing the intricacies of Middle Eastern politics or the shifting dynamics of American democracy, Beinart offers a unique blend of scholarly rigor, moral courage, and accessible commentary. A thoughtful and perceptive public intellectual, Beinart’s previous books have covered topics ranging from the threat of Islamic extremism, his changing views on the Iraq war, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Beinart’s latest book, Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, is a bold and urgent appeal that addresses one of the most significant issues of our time. He challenges the long-dominant narrative of persecution and victimhood within Jewish communal life, which he argues has distorted both sacred Jewish tradition and modern history. In the aftermath of Gaza’s destruction, he calls for a new narrative that emphasizes equality over supremacy and recognizes that the safety of both Jews and Palestinians are inextricably linked. The child of Jewish immigrants from South Africa, Beinart draws on global examples of moral reconstruction and offers a vision of a world that recognizes the infinite value of all human life, beginning in the Gaza Strip. This provocative and fearless work combines Beinart’s personal experience, historical expertise, and political and moral insight to expand and inform a critical contemporary conversation.

Beinart is a professor of journalism and political science at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. He is also editor at large of Jewish Currents, a MSNBC political commentator, and a nonresident fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He writes the Beinart Notebook newsletter on Substack.com.

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