The Radical Pragmatist

What It Means to Be a Palestinian Dissident

Palestinian dissidents in Gaza deserve international recognition and support.

Published on The Next Move • Dec 13, 2025

November 2025

The Trump-MBS meeting created an opening for concrete action on Gaza’s postwar transition

In today’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the needle moved (ever so slightly) on Saudi…

Nov 18, 2025 • The Radical Pragmatist and Melanie Robbins

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International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza:

10 Key components of any UN Mandate for Gaza

Nov 4, 2025 • The Radical Pragmatist

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October 2025

Is this Ceasefire Deal What It Appears to Be?

Is the cease-fire deal more than meets the eye?

Oct 15, 2025 • The Radical Pragmatist and Melanie Robbins

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The voice behind the machine: A Palestinian’s AI solution to a long-standing dispute

Adnan Jaber has developed dialogue technology that might accomplish what traditional mediation has failed to do: finding consensus in seemingly…

Oct 10, 2025 • Kayra Sener

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Reactions to Phase One of the Ceasefire-Hostage Deal following President Trump’s 20 Point Plan.

Reality is - the war in Gaza is far from over, and yet any respite from the horror is welcome news.

Oct 9, 2025 • The Radical Pragmatist and Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib

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Today we remember...

What occurred on October 7 was not “resistance.” It was not inevitable.

Oct 7, 2025 • Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib

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September 2025

My Thoughts on the Trump Gaza Plan

In short, Trump’s plan for ending the war in Gaza and initiating a gradual political transformation in the Strip and beyond is a good one - yes, you…

Sep 29, 2025 • Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib

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Introducing: The Radical Pragmatist

Bridging policy and narrative in the conversation on Palestine, Israel and the Middle East.

Sep 25, 2025 • The Radical Pragmatist

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