Peter Alexander Beinart (born February 28, 1971, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American Jewish liberal columnist, journalist, political commentator, author, academic, and former editor of The New Republic (1999–2006). He is a prominent voice in U.S. foreign policy discussions, particularly regarding Israel and Palestine, known for his evolving and often critical views on Zionism, advocating a critical U.S. stance on Israeli settlements and support for a two-state solution with equal rights for Palestinians. Beinart has contributed to major publications including Time, The Atlantic, and The New York Review of Books, and is the author of several books, including 'The Good Fight: Why Liberals Must Reclaim America's Democratic Ideals' (2006) and 'The Crisis of Zionism' (2012), which argued for conditioning U.S. aid to Israel on ending settlement expansion. His 2010 essay 'The Failure of the American Jewish Establishment' sparked significant debate within Jewish communities. He is an associate professor of journalism and political science at the City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism and hosts 'The Beinart Notebook' on Substack since 2020. His evolving views reflect a shift toward progressive liberalism, and he advocates for a 'liberal Zionism' that prioritizes democracy and equality, though his criticism of Zionism has become more pronounced. Beinart's work often critiques American liberalism and neoconservatism, and his positions on Israel-Palestine have drawn both praise and criticism, including endorsements of aspects of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement targeted at settlements, which led to condemnation from groups like the Anti-Defamation League in 2012. He remains influential in progressive circles, contributing to debates on democracy, foreign policy, and Jewish identity.