Ep 21 - Professor Avi Shlaim (Israeli Historian on Zionism, Arab-Jews & Decolonizing History)

In Episode 21 of The Enlightenment Podcast, Shamim and Hanan welcome their first Israeli guest, Professor Avi Shlaim, an Israeli-British historian of Iraqi Jewish descent. As an Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford, Professor Shlaim is renowned for his critical perspectives on the history of Zionism and Israel, being a prominent figure among Israel's "New Historians."Born in Baghdad in 1945, Professor Shlaim and his family relocated to Israel in 1950. He pursued his education in history at Jesus College, Cambridge, and later obtained an M.Sc. in International Relations from the London School of Economics.In this episode, they delve into his latest work, Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew, which has also been published in Arabic. The memoir offers a unique perspective on his personal journey and the broader historical context of Arab-Jews.Join them as they explore Professor Shlaim's personal narrative, the intricate history of Arab-Jews, and his critical insights into Zionism and Israeli history.📚 Learn more about Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew: https://www.amazon.com/Three-Worlds-Arab-Jew-Avi-Shlaim/dp/0861544633