ido aharoni
Diplomat, Public Speaker, writer, Lecturer

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IDO AHARONI ARONOFF

In today's competitive world, it is not less important to be attractive then to be rigth.

Diplomat, advisor to global companies, public speaker, university lecturer, writer. 

Born in Tel Aviv to a family that settled in the Land of Israel in the 1870’s, he spent his entire diplomatic career in the United States, on both coasts. A veteran of Israel’s Foreign service, public diplomacy specialist, founder of the Brand Israel Program, and a well-known practitioner on political marketing, positioning and the branding of places.  

Aharoni has held senior business advisory positions with several multinational corporations, such as APCO Worldwide, Libra Group, MasterCard, Value Base, Bank Leumi USA, among others. He has also advised several publicly traded technology companies and mentored several startups.

He has served as Global Distinguished Professor of Business at Touro University and has also served as a Global Distinguished Professor for International Relations at New York University. He has been a Member of the Board of Governors of Tel Aviv University and a lecturer at the university’s Coller School of Management. He is also the Maurray Galinson Professor of International Relations at University of California in San Diego (UCSD) and San Diego State University’s Fowler Business School (SDSU). 

Aharoni has frequently appeared in national and international media as a commentator and opinion writer. Aharoni has been Israel’s longest-serving Consul-General in New York.

From a practitioner's point of view:

TALKS

Aharoni is a sought-after speaker, delivering lectures on diplomacy, political marketing – non-product branding, Middle East geopolitics, and strategic media. As a senior practitioner he has delivered lectures at major professional conferences and top institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Wharton, and Princeton. He has appeared on national and international media and frequently publishes opinion pieces.

TALKS Topics

US/Israel Vs. Iran: the race to shape the Middle East

How to Minimize Risk in Entrepreneurship: The R-SWIM System

How to Market Nations and Cities?

Israel and the Middle East

The ‘Special Relations’: Israel and the USA

David Ben Gurion: A Modern Day Moses?

Israel the “Can-Do Nation”

Israel’s Political System

Israel’s October 7th War: Internal, Regional and Global Implications

The Information Revolution and the Rise of the New Participant

Diplomacy Disrupted & the Rise of New Diplomacy

The Future of the Middle East

The Anti-Israel Movement:Threats & Opportunities

Brand Israel

Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations

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In today's world it is no less important to be attractive than right.

News

A frequent guest on major television networks in the U.S. and internationally, Ido provides expert analysis on global affairs, U.S.-Israel relations, diplomacy, and national security. His media appearances offer viewers clear and informed perspectives shaped by his extensive experience in international relations and strategic communication. Whether discussing breaking news or long-term geopolitical trends, Aharoni brings depth, context, and clarity to complex issues, making him a trusted voice for audiences seeking insight into the forces shaping our world.

Podcasts

TAU Unbound celebrates the great talent of Tel Aviv University. Tens of episode, Hosted by Ido Aharoni Aronoff, hosting world class experts and researchers, expose the eclectic audience to new and enriching information in a wide range of areas: machine learning (AI), medicine, geo-politics and Middle East, diplomacy, behavioral studies, space, environment, law, future of work, immigration and many more.

Public Talks & Lectures

As sought-after speaker at major professional conferences, leading universities and institutions across the United States and around the world. Ido Aharoni Aronoff lectures engage diverse audiences with fresh insights on topics such as U.S.-Israel relations, foreign policy, national security, public diplomacy, nation branding, and strategic marketing. Drawing on decades of experience as a diplomat, academic, and branding expert, Aharoni delivers compelling talks that bridge global affairs and practical strategy, offering a deeper understanding of today’s complex geopolitical and communication landscapes.

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