As global tensions with Iran continue to shape the Middle East, Catherine Perez-Shakdam will bring a unique, firsthand perspective to the stage at The Jerusalem Post Annual Conference in New York on June 1.
Shakdam is the executive director of We Believe Alliance and a prominent analyst of political Islam and Iranian strategy. The event, held at 583 Park Avenue, will convene senior Israeli security officials, U.S. policymakers, business leaders, and influential thinkers for a day of high-level panels, interviews, and discussions focused on the forces shaping Israel and the world.
As part of a panel discussion, Shakdam will draw on years of personal experience inside the Middle East, including time spent in Yemen and access to senior Iranian figures. She offers a perspective that blends geopolitical analysis with lived reality. Shakdam has spoken openly about her encounters with Iran’s leadership, including the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The conference will highlight Israel’s role on the global stage, from cutting-edge technology to defense strategy. For attendees, it offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with experts like Shakdam and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the Middle East and the world.
For a list of expected speakers and to buy tickets: https://conferences.jpost.com/new-york-2026.
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