Dr. Tom Sharon

Tel Aviv University

Bio

Prof. Amos Nadan, Executive Director of the Moshe Dayan Center and faculty member at Tel Aviv University, specializes in the research of the contemporary Middle, utilizing open-source tools for academic and practical applications.

Dr. Tom Sharon is a researcher at the Moshe Dayan Center specializing in Arab media trends and discourse. His work examines evolving traditional and digital media alongside major regional shifts, regimes, movements, and public dynamics.

Shifting Threats: Israel and Iran in Arab Media - 2011–2026

Abstract

Analyzing Arab media discourse (2011–mid-2026), this study traces a pivotal geopolitical shift: the "Shi'ite Crescent" narrative has diminished, while depictions of Israel have evolved from an internally fragile entity into a dominant regional threat. Ultimately, this study serves as a prominent case study demonstrating how the analysis of media discourse enhances a deep understanding of historical events and regional developments, as well as the strategic leverage involved.