Tareq Risheq shares his personal journey from Palestine to Kuwait to the US, highlighting the influence of his father's success as an entrepreneur. He discusses the geopolitical landscape, including the Iraq War and the conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. Tareq points out the US foreign policy and the military-industrial complex, emphasizing the profit-driven nature of wars. He also delves into the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, expressing his views on Zionism, apartheid, and the need for a one-state solution. The conversation covers various topics including terrorism, fitting in as an immigrant, personal challenges, business advice, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Tareq shares his perspective on terrorism, emphasizing that labeling someone as a terrorist is subjective and that every freedom fighter can be seen as a terrorist. He also discusses his book, 'But You Don't Look Palestinian,' which is a memoir of his personal journey. Tareq talks about the challenges he faced as an immigrant and the struggles of fitting in. He shares personal and business advice, highlighting the importance of following opportunities and being resilient. The conversation ends with a discussion on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Tareq's efforts to unite Arab Americans.

Chapters

00:00 Tareq Risheq's Background and Journey

03:14 The Profit-Driven Nature of US Wars and Foreign Policy

17:27 The Complexities of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict

24:27 The Shifting Global Landscape and the Decline of US Dominance

28:47 The Potential End of the US Dollar's Reserve Status

34:01 The Subjectivity of Terrorism and the Struggles of Fitting In

36:14 From Challenges to Resilience: Personal and Business Lessons

53:05 The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: A Complex and Unresolved Issue

57:25 Uniting Arab Americans: Preserving Culture and Identity