Nizar Farsakh is a Palestinian American political analyst, educator, and advocate with deep expertise in the Israel–Palestine context, U.S. Middle East policy, and Palestinian public diplomacy. He brings decades of experience in negotiation, leadership, and policy engagement to advancing informed dialogue and empowering emerging leaders.

Nizar is currently a Lecturer of International Affairs at George Washington University, where he teaches graduate-level negotiation and leadership skills. He also consults on Palestinian affairs and regularly engages with think tanks, faith-based institutions, and media outlets in both Arabic and English. Through education, mentorship, and advocacy, he is committed to strengthening Palestinian leadership and supporting the next generation in transforming knowledge into meaningful action.

Nizar holds a Master of Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, a Master of Arts in International Boundary Studies from King’s College London, and dual bachelor’s degrees from the American University of Beirut in Political Studies and Chemistry. You can find Nizar at https://www.NizarFarsakh.com