David Nissan
Middle-East and Iran Analyst and Speaker
Israel
English, Hebrew, Persian
David Nissan, born and raised in Iran, is an expert on Iran and the Middle East. He has a B.A. in Middle-Eastern Studies and an M.A. in International Relations. For 16 years, he served as an intelligence officer and commander in the Israeli Defense Forces, and another 7 years as a consultant for the Ministry of Defense. He is completely fluent in English, and has given lectures in private and public sectors in Israel including the Ministry of Defense, the Foreign Ministry, and the Prime Minister's Office. He has been interviewed on Israeli national radio and television, and has spoken at various fundraising events in the U.S.
Inside the Mind of Iran’s Leader
An unusual lecture in which David Nissan assumes the identity of Iran's leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and through the candid and outspoken presentation of the Iranian perspective on key relevant issues, enables a deeper and more accurate understanding of Iran's behavior in the international arena vis-a-vis Israel and the West. A unique opportunity to hear the issues presented by a former Israeli intelligence officer who was born and raised in Iran.
Israel, Iran and the Middle East - An Unconventional Perspective
A realistic and often surprising assessment of the drama being played out in the Middle East today, focusing on Israel and Iran. What makes this talk unique is the fact that David Nissan makes full use of his background and his extensive experience in Israel’s security establishment in order to enable the audience to see things from a different perspective. The repercussions of the crisis in Europe for the Middle East, as well as the preferred course of action regarding the conflict with the Palestinians and with Iran will also be addressed.
Behind the Veil - A Virtual Tour of Iran
A rare and magical glimpse into this beautiful, mysterious and fascinating country that is hidden behind the ominous veil of the current Islamic regime in Iran. The presentation exposes the audience to the rich cultural dimensions of a country with a glorious past, as well as to the split identity of the Iranian people. An essential lecture for anyone interested in deepening his/her knowledge about Israel’s main adversary.
David has presented this lecture at the Israeli Foreign Ministry.