Ambassador Michael Oren on What Most People Still Don’t Understand About Israel

October 7 didn’t just change Israel. It exposed the end of an era.In this episode of Echoes of Jewish History, I sit down with Ambassador Michael Oren—historian, former Israeli ambassador to the United States, IDF veteran, and one of Israel’s most consequential strategic thinkers—to map the world that is emerging in the aftermath of October 7.We talk about what no longer holds: the illusion of stable alliances, the myth of Western moral clarity, and the belief that history had gone quiet.Oren explains why antisemitism has shifted from the margins to elite culture, why Israel is now judged inside an ideological story rather than a strategic one, and why American support—while still vital—can no longer be taken for granted in the same way.We explore the deeper forces reshaping the Middle East:​Iran’s revolutionary network and internal decay​Turkey’s civilizational ambition and neo-imperial posture​Europe’s historical amnesia​The return of empire, power, and deterrenceMost importantly, we ask what this moment means for Jewish identity, security, and historical memory. Is the Jewish people entering a darker chapter—or a harder, more empowered one?This is not a news recap.It’s a strategic conversation about power, history, and what October 7 revealed about the world we are actually living in.If you are trying to understand Israel, antisemitism, the Middle East, or the Jewish future beyond slogans and denial—this episode is for you.SponsorThis episode of Echoes of Jewish History is sponsored by Yallagan.Yallagan is a secure, global platform that connects Jews with verified Jewish events, organizations, and communities worldwide—helping reduce isolation and strengthen Jewish life in a post–October 7 reality.Learn more about Yallagan: https://yallagan.comSupport the mission at: https://charidy.com/yallagan/michaelSponsorThis episode of Echoes of Jewish History is sponsored by FluenTalk.FluenTalk provides personalized, one-on-one language instruction in English, Hebrew, Spanish,and Yiddish. Every lesson is tailored to the individual, delivered remotely, and focused on real progress with a dedicated teacher.Learn more or start a free trial at:https://myfluentalk.com👉 If you find value in my work and want to support it, you can do so here. Supporters are acknowledged by name on the next podcast episode of Echoes of Jewish History.: https://lnkd.in/dN9xdGhZ #Jewishhistory