Dillon Melet

Apply for a Blog

Jan 14, 2020, 3:38 PM

Why I’m Embarrassed After This Iran Incident

January 3, 2020 was a special day for me. It was a chilly Friday morning in Tel Aviv, and even though the Israeli Friday is like an American Saturday and I didn’t have work, I was still up early...

Jun 27, 2019, 10:43 PM

Profile of Abdel Fattah al-Sisi

In an attempt to better understand the Middle East as a whole I will be taking a look in to various leaders and groups throughout the region. Hopefully by understanding their past actions we can understand how various people...

Jun 3, 2019, 5:48 PM

Reclaiming a Symbol: The Arch of Titus

When the Arch of Titus was built in 82 CE by then Roman Emperor Domitian it was seen as the symbol of an empire united; a reminder to both Romans and Roman subjects that Rome was still the most...

Mar 9, 2019, 10:25 AM

A Congressional Resolution Isn’t Going to Change Ilhan Omar in Regards to Israel

In a swift rebuke of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s repeated use of anti Semitic tropes, the House of Representatives has passed a bill condemning hate speech. While Ilhan Omar was not motioned by name, it is clear that this was...

Feb 11, 2019, 7:44 PM

How BDS Comes to a Level Minded University

Last October I took a trip to my old alma mater, California State University Long Beach. Like the state itself, Cal State Long Beach embodies the stereotypical relaxed and laid back atmosphere that Southern Californians are so proud of...

Load more

About Me

This blog is an opportunity for me to practice doing research and to explore different issues, many of which I knew nothing about before writing the article. Feel free to send me any thoughts, opinions, suggestions, support, and/or hate mail to my email - dillonmelet@hotmail.com or you can message me directly on Facebook.