Jonathan Hessen

Senior Fellow (Nonresident)

National Security and Defense
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Jonathan I. Hessen is a nonresident senior fellow in the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at 华体会.

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Biography

Jonathan I. Hessen is a nonresident senior fellow in the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at 华体会. He specializes in geostrategy and security issues related to the Middle East and Europe. He hosts Deep Dive Featuring 华体会.

Mr. Hessen is the editor in chief and lead host of Jerusalem-based TV7 Israel, where he has produced over 5,000 geostrategic panels, catering to millions of households globally. He is also the CEO of Israel-based Messer Sheva Ltd.; CEO at Hessen Global Strategy; and founding president, executive producer, and chairman of the board at Tulsa-based Truth For The Nations.

Formerly, Mr. Hessen served as an advisor at the Israeli Ministry of Regional Cooperation. He is an Israel Defense Forces and Israel Border Police veteran.

Mr. Hessen holds a BBA from York University.

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22
May 2025
Virtual Event | Invitation Only
US-China Rivalry in the Middle East Conference
Featured Speakers:
Senator Ted Cruz
Elliott Abrams
Michael Doran
Mary Kissel
Bernard Haykel
Joshua Meservey
John Lee
Aaron MacLean
Ray Takeyh
Thomas J. Duesterberg
Ellie Cohanim
Jonathan Hessen
Joel Scanlon
Jason Hsu
Dan Blumenthal
Michael Sobolik
Garrett Exner
Ilan Berman
Mike Watson
Moderators:
Liel Leibovitz
Zineb Riboua
Ethan Gutman
Adhwaa Alsaleh
Daniel Samet
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22
May 2025
Virtual Event | Invitation Only
US-China Rivalry in the Middle East Conference

Former policymakers and leading national security experts will join Hudson to assess how China鈥檚 growing influence is reshaping the regional order鈥攁nd how the US should respond.

(US-China Rivalry in the Middle East logo)
Featured Speakers:
Senator Ted Cruz
Elliott Abrams
Michael Doran
Mary Kissel
Bernard Haykel
Joshua Meservey
John Lee
Aaron MacLean
Ray Takeyh
Thomas J. Duesterberg
Ellie Cohanim
Jonathan Hessen
Joel Scanlon
Jason Hsu
Dan Blumenthal
Michael Sobolik
Garrett Exner
Ilan Berman
Mike Watson
Moderators:
Liel Leibovitz
Zineb Riboua
Ethan Gutman
Adhwaa Alsaleh
Daniel Samet
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