Margarita interviews Chama Mechtaly - a Muslim-Jewish activist, influencer, and founder of the Emma Lazarus Institute of Liberty & Tolerance.
Chama has worked tirelessly on instrumental policy work designed to deradicalize the Middle East and normalize Israel/Arab World relations. One such example is her contribution to the Abraham Accords.
In this episode, Chama offers a refreshing, no bullshit take on the situation in the Middle East and where she thinks we are headed.
Learn more about Chama at chamamechtaly.com and follow her on Instagram @millennialmoor
What We Discuss:
00:00 Intro & Episode Agenda
03:59 Who is Chama Mechtaly? Her work in advocacy, policy & her unconventional upbringing
15:29 On the Emma Lazarus Institute for Liberty & Tolerance
17:24 What do people in the Western world misunderstand about the Middle East?
24:12 On the Abraham Accords & the threats of radicalization
30:45 Positive & Negative Peace
34:54 Chama's take on Israel & one-state or two-state solution
49:20 Closing Remarks & Guest Nomination