Babel: Translating the Middle East

A podcast by Center for Strategic and International Studies - Thursdays

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277 Episodes

  1. Amjad Iraqi: The Future of Palestinians in Israel

    Published: 10/29/2024

  2. Analysis: Israel's Trajectory

    Published: 10/22/2024

  3. Lina Khatib: War Spreads to Lebanon

    Published: 10/15/2024

  4. Analysis: Israel's Ground Invasion into Lebanon

    Published: 10/8/2024

  5. Peter Schwartzstein: Climate Violence in the Middle East

    Published: 10/1/2024

  6. Analysis: Israel-Hezbollah Escalation

    Published: 9/24/2024

  7. Hussein Ibish: Popular Mobilization Since October 7

    Published: 9/18/2024

  8. Analysis: The Hostage Crisis in Gaza

    Published: 9/10/2024

  9. Isabelle Werenfels: North Africa's Relationship with Europe

    Published: 9/3/2024

  10. A Mezze: A Fishy Business in Port Said

    Published: 8/27/2024

  11. Michelle Nunn: The Challenges of Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis

    Published: 8/20/2024

  12. Analysis: The Aftermath of Haniyeh's Assassination

    Published: 8/13/2024

  13. Analysis: Netanyahu's U.S. Visit

    Published: 7/30/2024

  14. Hasan Alhasan: The Strategies of Gulf States

    Published: 7/23/2024

  15. Analysis: Iran's Presidential Election

    Published: 7/16/2024

  16. Karim Haggag: Egypt's Balancing Act

    Published: 7/9/2024

  17. A Mezze: The Voice Inside AI's Head Speaks English

    Published: 7/2/2024

  18. Karim Elgendy: Climate Diplomacy in the Middle East

    Published: 6/25/2024

  19. Analysis: Lebanon's Dangerous Campaign against Refugees

    Published: 6/18/2024

  20. Jonathan Rynhold: Israel's Divided Politics

    Published: 6/11/2024

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Babel will take you beyond the headlines to discuss what’s really happening in the Middle East and North Africa. It features regional experts who explain what’s going on, provide context on pivotal developments, and highlight trends you may have missed. Jon Alterman, senior vice president, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts the podcast along with his colleagues from the Middle East Program. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. All views, positions, and conclusions expressed here should be understood to be solely of those of the speaker(s).