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Episode 438
In the summer of 2020, Lebanon had already been experiencing some of its worst days, due to a deepening financial crisis and the global pandemic. On …
1 year, 2 months ago
The enduring consequences of mass starvation in Gaza
Episode 437
Hunger has killed more than 110 people so far in Gaza over the past 20 months of war.
And in the past week, the number of deaths has accelerated, cau…
1 year, 2 months ago
Is Israel exploiting distrust between Syria’s Druze and Damascus?
Episode 436
The city of Sweida in southern Syria became a battleground this week after a series of retaliatory attacks between Druze militiamen and Bedouin tribe…
1 year, 2 months ago
What is the cost of ending the war in Gaza?
Episode 435
The toll of war is often measured in figures: the number of people killed, injured or displaced. But how do we calculate the cost of ending a war?
In…
1 year, 3 months ago
Does the easing of US sanctions on Syria come with strings attached?
Episode 434
During a visit to the Gulf in May, US President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement that he would revoke sanctions on Syria. This week, he kept…
1 year, 3 months ago
How did Israel and Iran go from strategic allies to bitter enemies?
Episode 433
After 12 days of war between Israel and Iran, a ceasefire has brought a sense of cautious relief to the region.
Even after almost 21 months of war in…
1 year, 3 months ago
What happens to the Middle East if Tehran falls?
Episode 432
Up until last week, it seemed unthinkable for a UN member state to strike a nuclear site. But Israel did just that when it launched its attack on Ira…
1 year, 3 months ago
Iran and Israel: What's next?
Episode 431
Canada, urging de-escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, but US President Donald Trump has already left, having warned that residents of…
1 year, 3 months ago
Who are the Abu Shabab armed militia that Israel is backing in Gaza?
Episode 430
In unusual public statement last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admitted “activating” Palestinian militias in Gaza. Acting on the ad…
1 year, 3 months ago
Will Europe’s shift on Israel’s war in Gaza change anything?
Episode 429
Too little, too late. This was the sentiment echoed among critics in the international community after Europe started taking a new, critical stance o…
1 year, 4 months ago