Michael Oren

Michael Oren is a distinguished diplomat, historian, and author, recognized for his significant contributions to Israeli-American relations and Middle Eastern studies. After earning two gold medals and one silver medal at the 1977 Maccabiah Games, Michael Oren went on to establish a distinguished career as a diplomat, historian, and author. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations in 1977 and his Master of Arts in International Affairs in 1978, both from Columbia University. Following his postgraduate studies, he served as an adviser to the Israeli delegation to the United Nations.

He is a New York Times best-selling author, notably for ‘Six Days of War: June 1967 and the Making of the Modern Middle East’ (2002), which was honored with the Los Angeles Times History Book of the Year Award. His other significant works include ‘Power, Faith and Fantasy’ (2007) and ‘Ally: My Journey Across the American-Israeli Divide’ (2015). In 2015, Oren was elected to the Knesset for the Kulanu party, and in 2016, he was appointed Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office for Public Diplomacy. Throughout his career, Michael Oren has remained a sought-after voice on Middle Eastern affairs and international relations, frequently engaging with international media.

He has appeared on high-profile programs such as the Stephen Colbert and Bill Maher shows, 60 Minutes, and The View, and has served as a Middle East analyst for major news networks including CBS and CNN. His multifaceted career, marked by diplomatic leadership, acclaimed scholarship, and best-selling authorship, underscores his enduring influence on global understanding of the region.