Understanding the Israel-Palestine Conflict with Janessa Gans Wilder

Former CIA analyst, Janessa Wilders, is the CEO and Founder of The Euphrates Institute, a peace-building organization promoting grassroots efforts to spread peace leadership. Her work with the CIA took her to Africa, Afghanistan, and Iraq, and helped garner a unique perspective on the Middle East. Having also spent time in Israel and Palestine, Janessa has a one-of-a-kind angle on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.

Show Notes:
When a conflict is full of heightened emotions, propaganda, and ulterior motives, how can we find the truth? CEO and Founder of The Euphrates Institute Janessa Wilders holds a unique perspective, having spent time in Israel and Palestine, learning about local communities and peace-building efforts. In this episode, Janessa talks about her work in the Middle East with the CIA, her time in Palestine, and how she established a peace-building organization. We discuss conspiracy theories, bad actors, dehumanization, and more. If you've been searching for nuanced coverage of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, this episode is for you.