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Khaled Elgindy

Georgetown visiting scholar and Middle East policy analyst

Born
1970
Born in
Cairo, Egypt
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Why Khaled is here

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.

Their story

Khaled Elgindy is a visiting scholar and adjunct instructor at Georgetown University’s Center for Contemporary Arab Studies. He directed the Middle East Institute’s Palestine programme from January 2020 to January 2025. 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.

Milestones

The moments that shaped Khaled’s path.

  1. 1991

    Graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University-Bloomington, marking the beginning of his academic focus on Middle Eastern politics.

  2. 1994

    Earned an M.A. in Arab Studies from Georgetown University, setting the foundation for his future work on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

  3. 2004-2009

    Served as an advisor to the Palestinian leadership in Ramallah on permanent status negotiations with Israel, contributing to the Annapolis negotiations.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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  5. 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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