Dan Schueftan
Israeli national security scholar and professor (head of the International Graduate Program in National Security at Haifa University) who advised senior Israeli leaders and helped craft the 2005 Gaza disengagement; provides strategic analysis on Gaza and regional security.
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Dec 25, 2022 • 1h 21min
#309 - Geopolitics of 2022 with Dr. Dan Schueftan
Geopolitics expert Dr. Dan Schueftan discusses the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Europe's struggles with inflation and an energy crisis, Iran's alliance with Russia, and the civil uprising in Iran. They explore the geopolitical dynamics in Europe and the Middle East, Iran's strategic choices, the Middle East's geopolitics of power and brutality, uncertainty in Iran, the strength of Israeli society amidst crises, solutions and tensions, and issues with the police force and justice system.
Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 27min
Episode 54: Can Israel be both Sparta and Athens? With Dan Schueftan
Dan Schueftan, an Israeli national security scholar and advisor on the 2005 Gaza disengagement, shares his insights on the complex realities facing Israel and Gaza. He discusses the failures in Israeli strategy leading to recent conflicts, the cultural definitions of 'barbarism,' and the challenge of differentiating between moderate and radical Arab leaders. Schueftan emphasizes the need for military readiness alongside a pluralistic society and argues that true de-radicalization in Gaza is unlikely without local desire. He expresses skepticism about the feasibility of disarming Hamas and underscores the importance of Israeli security.
