Josh Ruebner is an American political scientist, author, political analyst, and activist specializing in Middle East policy, with a focus on advocating for Palestinian rights and critiquing U.S. foreign policy toward Israel and Palestine. He is a former national security advisor for a U.S. Senate committee, providing expertise on international affairs. Currently, he directs Americans for Peace and Justice, an organization dedicated to promoting peace and justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Ruebner is the author of 'Shattered Hopes: Obama’s Failure to Broker Israeli-Palestinian Peace,' published by Verso Books in 2013, a critical examination of the Obama administration's unsuccessful peacemaking efforts. His advocacy often positions him in opposition to pro-Israel groups, including adversarial relations with the Jewish Institute for National Security of America. Through his roles in academia, policy advising, writing, and activism, Ruebner influences networks of progressive foreign policy advocates, emphasizing accountability and equity in international relations.