Episode 252 | Bridging Divides in the Middle East

In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Tom Wegner, founder of the newly launched Center for Middle East Normalization. They discuss the center’s role in fostering civil society connections between Israel and pro-democracy, pro-peace groups across the region. Wegner shares insights from his experience in Israeli politics, military coordination with the Palestinian Authority Security Forces, and interfaith dialogue initiatives.

As a professional strategic consultant, Tom has led over 40 election campaigns and previously served as a spokesperson for the Peres Center for Peace. This year, Tom released his new book, The Abrahamic Revolution. Previously, he won the Global Books Award for Cannabis Wars and co-authored The Unity of the Believers with his Palestinian friend Elias N. J. Baboun.