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Date of Birth
1970
Cairo, Egypt
Place of Birth
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Khaled Elgindy is a prominent scholar and policy analyst whose work focuses on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. His advocacy for Palestinian rights and his critical analysis of U.S. policies toward Palestine have made significant contributions to the discourse on the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
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Khaled Elgindy is a senior fellow at the Middle East Institute and director of its Program on Palestine and Palestinian-Israeli Affairs. He is a former advisor to the Palestinian leadership during the Annapolis negotiations and has been a leading voice in critiquing U.S. foreign policy toward Palestine. His book, Blind Spot: America and the Palestinians, from Balfour to Trump, is a critical examination of the historical role the United States has played in the Israeli occupation, offering insights into the failures of the peace process and the enduring challenges faced by Palestinians.
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Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
1991: Graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University-Bloomington, marking the beginning of his academic focus on Middle Eastern politics.
1994: Earned an M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University, setting the foundation for his future work on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
2004-2009: Served as an advisor to the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah on permanent status negotiations with Israel, contributing to the Annapolis negotiations.
2010-2018: Worked as a fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he became a recognized expert on the Israeli occupation and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
2019: Published Blind Spot: America and the Palestinians, from Balfour to Trump, a book that critically analyzes U.S. policies toward Palestine over the past century.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Advisor to Palestinian Leadership: Elgindy played a key role in advising Palestinian leaders during critical negotiations, including the Annapolis process, which attempted to address key issues in the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Critique of U.S. Policy: Through his book Blind Spot and numerous articles, Elgindy has provided a comprehensive critique of U.S. policies that have often undermined Palestinian aspirations, arguing that American foreign policy has failed to be an impartial mediator in the conflict...See More
Educational Outreach: As an adjunct instructor at Georgetown University and a frequent speaker, Elgindy has educated both students and the public on the complexities of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the role of international actors.
Media Commentary: Elgindy is a regular commentator on various media outlets, where he discusses the latest developments in the Middle East, offering expert analysis on the Palestinian struggle and its international implications...See More
Advocacy for Palestinian Rights: Through his work at the Middle East Institute and beyond, Elgindy has been a consistent advocate for Palestinian rights, using his platform to bring attention to the realities of life under Israeli occupation and the broader implications for peace in the region.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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