Jasmine El-Gamal — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and Director of Mindwork Strategies.
Creator and Host of The View From Here podcast.
Served as a Middle East advisor at the U.S. Department of Defense, counseling three Secretaries of Defense.
Provided counsel during pivotal events such as post-war Iraq, the Arab Spring, the campaign against ISIS, and the Syrian conflict.
Has 25 years of experience in public and private sectors, including roles in Iraq, Guantanamo Bay, and European refugee camps.
Featured in prominent media outlets including CNN, Time Magazine, BBC, Sky News, and The Washington Post.

Biography

Jasmine El-Gamal is the Founder and Director of Mindwork Strategies and the Creator and Host of The View From Here podcast. She is recognized as a national security expert, Middle East analyst, and media commentator with over 25 years of experience across public and private sectors. Her podcast focuses on the human element behind foreign policy headlines, featuring insights from decision-makers and those impacted on the ground.

Previously, El-Gamal served as a Middle East advisor at the U.S.