La geopolítica de Israel (Entrevista) | Alberto Garín

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In this interview, historian and archaeologist Alberto Garín analyzes the fundamental keys to understanding the complex geopolitics of Israel and the origin of the current conflict. Through a detailed historical overview, Garín breaks down the factors that have shaped the region from the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the recent events of October 7, 2023.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and presentation by Alberto Garín
01:17 Analysis of October 7, 2023: Debunking security theories and errors
02:22 Netanyahu's political context and the internal protests in Israel
03:11 The Abraham Accords and the new international landscape
04:06 The situation in Gaza after the 2005 withdrawal and the rise of Hamas
06:15 Hamas's objectives and Iran's influence in the conflict
08:09 Hamas's strategy: Seeking a brutal reaction to isolate Israel
09:38 The dilemma of casualty figures and propaganda in times of war
12:53 Political responsibility vs. Netanyahu's strategic plan
3:02 PM The myth of the Gaza tunnels and the prolongation of the conflict
5:50 PM Future perspectives: Is a generational peace possible?

22:40 Consequences of the Six-Day War (1967) and the beginning of the occupation
25:12 "Black September" (1970) and the destabilization in Jordan and Lebanon
27:43 Sabra and Shatila massacres: The role of the Lebanese militias and the Israeli army
30:02 The 1979 Iranian Revolution and the shift in regional geopolitics
31:16 The historical rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran for Islamic leadership
36:12 The role of China, the energy transition, and the new Silk Road
39:34 The UN Partition Plan (1947) and the Declaration of Independence
42:49 The Nakba and the origin of the Palestinian refugee problem
48:14 The other side of displacement: Jews expelled from Arab countries
51:37 The unique case of Jordan and its pragmatic relationship with Israel
55:59 The Impact of Unfulfilled British Promises During the Mandate
58:15 The Hebron Massacre (1929) and the Radicalization of Nationalism
1:04:40 Historical Comparison with Other Artificial Borders (India, Pakistan, Germany)
1:07:53 Deep Origins: Coexistence Under the Ottoman Empire and the Zionist Awakening

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Alberto Garín

Doctor of Architecture, historian specializing in archaeology, and university professor. He is the director of the Explorations in History program at Francisco Marroquín University in Guatemala. He is also part of GEA Consulting, a company specializing in the management of historical heritage.

He holds a PhD in Architecture from the European University of Madrid; a Diplôme des Études Approfondies (D.E.A.) in Medieval History from the École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris; and a Bachelor's degree in Art History and Archaeology from the University of Paris I, Panthéon-Sorbonne.

He was a professor at the European University of Madrid, where he held the positions of Director of the Department of Urban Planning and History and Academic Director of the School of Architecture. He also worked in the Cultural Heritage Program of the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), based in Madrid and Jerusalem. He was in charge of the Four Palissy archaeological deposit at the Louvre Museum, under the direction of Geneviève Bresc, and participated in archaeological projects in Spain, France, Italy, the Sultanate of Oman, and Yemen.

Daniel Rodríguez Carreiro

PhD in Political Science and Senior Research Fellow at the Xoán de Lugo Institute. He holds a Master's degree in Contemporary Political Processes and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from the University of Santiago de Compostela. He has worked as a political and parliamentary advisor in several Spanish institutions. He is also a professor at the Institute of Political Studies and International Relations at Francisco Marroquín University.

Credits
Geopolitics of Israel
Alberto Garín

Francisco Marroquín University
Guatemala, October 30, 2025