Jonathan Hessen

Senior Fellow (Nonresident)

Hessen

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Jonathan I. Hessen is a nonresident senior fellow in the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at Hudson Institute.

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Biography

Jonathan I. Hessen is a nonresident senior fellow in the Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East at Hudson Institute. He specializes in geostrategy and security issues related to the Middle East and Europe. He hosts Deep Dive Featuring Hudson Institute.

Mr. Hessen is the editor in chief and lead host of Jerusalem-based TV7 Israel, where he has produced over 5,000 geostrategic panels, catering to millions of households globally. He is also the CEO of Israel-based Messer Sheva Ltd.; CEO at Hessen Global Strategy; and founding president, executive producer, and chairman of the board at Tulsa-based Truth For The Nations.

Formerly, Mr. Hessen served as an advisor at the Israeli Ministry of Regional Cooperation. He is an Israel Defense Forces and Israel Border Police veteran.

Mr. Hessen holds a BBA from York University.

Events
19
February 2025
Past Event
Knesset Member Amit Halevi on What Lies Ahead for Israel
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Amit Halevi
Moderator:
Jonathan Hessen
An Israeli army vehicle passes by an Israeli tractor working along the border with the Gaza Strip on January 16, 2025, in Israel. (Amir Levy via Getty Images)
19
February 2025
Past Event
Knesset Member Amit Halevi on What Lies Ahead for Israel

Michael Doran will sit down with Member of the Israeli Knesset Amit Halevi for a conversation on these issues, moderated by Senior Fellow Jonathan Hessen.

An Israeli army vehicle passes by an Israeli tractor working along the border with the Gaza Strip on January 16, 2025, in Israel. (Amir Levy via Getty Images)
Featured Speakers:
Michael Doran
Amit Halevi
Moderator:
Jonathan Hessen