Jim Hanson

Chief Strategist

Jim Hanson is Chief Strategist for the Middle East Forum. He previously served in U.S. Army Special Forces and conducted counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and foreign internal defense operations in more than two dozen countries. He is the author of several books including Winning the Second Civil War - Without Firing a Shot and Cut Down the Black Flag - A Plan to Defeat ISIS.

Appearances and Writing
MEF Chief Editor Jim Hanson Discusses the Options with FOX News
To Assure Better Relations, the Core Support Qatar Provides to Designated Terror Groups Must Stop
MEF Chief Editor Jim Hanson Discusses American Strikes in Yemen
MEF Executive Director Delivered Blockbuster Testimony to the DOGE Subcommittee
Moving the Palestinians to Egypt and Jordan Would Be a Massive Undertaking
MEF Chief Editor Jim Hanson Explains This Deal Will Almost Certainly Fall Apart
MEF Chief Editor Jim Hanson discussed Syria winners and losers on FOX.
MEF Chief Editor discusses the end of the Assad regime and how the actions of Russia, Iran and Turkey will affect the outcome with FOX News.
A Comprehensive Plan to Restore American Leadership, Counter Iranian Aggression, and Secure Stability in the Middle East
MEF Chief Editor Jim Hanson discusses with FOX News what led to the signing of the ceasefire and what the likely effects will be for Israel, Hezbollah, Hamas and Iran.