This week, Margarita chats with Samuel J. Hyde who is a writer and intellectual based out of Tel Aviv, Israel. He is also a fellow at The Jewish People Policy Institute.
Samuel is an expert on the Israeli Palestinian conflict, specializing in Radical Islamism. In his highly intelligent, clear, and no BS way, Samuel breaks down exactly what's preventing us from finding peace and what steps we can take to get there.
Follow Samuel J. Hyde on Instagram @samuelj.hyde to keep up with his writing and work.
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
06:00 Samuel's upbringing & the path to becoming a researcher/expert on the Middle East
12:00 On The Jewish People Policy Institute
14:56 The influence of Radical Islamism & how it makes a zero-sum game in establishing peace with Israel
27:35 "We need to be sober about the Issue" - there's no peace while Jihadism exists
28:38 How Saudis & Emirates deradicalized their education systems
33:30 "The frameworks for peace are not there on the Palestinian side"
36:00 There was no dissent or opposition from Palestinians when peace deals were rejected
36:50 A discussion on the West Bank settlements & why they're bad for Israel
51:33 What has Samuel changed his mind on?
56:53 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination
