03/10/2025
Ted Pike is an American author and activist who began sounding alarms about political Zionism as far back as the 1970s–80s. He’s best known for sharp critiques of Zionism’s influence on Western politics and culture, led the National Prayer Network, and produced books and films advancing those views. His work is highly controversial and has been labeled antisemitic by several organizations—engage with care and context, and keep the focus on ideas, not peoples.
Recommended read: The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy (Mearsheimer & Walt) — a clear, source-heavy look at how interest-groups, politics (incl. AIPAC) shape U.S. Middle East decisions.