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Two Years of War in Sudan and the Elusive Path to Peace
As Sudan's civil war enters its third year, the humanitarian catastrophe continues to spiral, with more than 12.7 million people displaced and little…
1 year, 5 months ago
Netanyahu and Israel at War
(This episode was recorded on Monday, April 7).
In this episode of Middle East Focus, hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj are joined by Eran Etz…
1 year, 5 months ago
Frank Lowenstein | Ep. 10
In this episode of 'Taking the Edge off the Middle East,' Brian Katulis sits down with Frank Lowenstein, a key advisor to Secretary John Kerry during…
1 year, 5 months ago
Diplomacy, Technology, and Innovation: Amb. Stuart Jones on the Evolution of US-Middle East Relations
We're excited to relaunch Middle East Focus with an insightful conversation featuring MEI's new CEO, Amb. Stuart Jones. In this episode, hosted by ME…
1 year, 5 months ago
Rethinking Democracy Ep. 7: The Protests and Political Crisis Shaping Turkey's Democratic Future
Turkey has plunged into turmoil after authorities arrested Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, President Erdoğan's strongest opponent, on charges of corru…
1 year, 5 months ago
Dan Shapiro | 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East' ep. 9
Note: We're excited to announce that 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East' is moving to its own channel! Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whe…
1 year, 6 months ago
Ibrahim Dalalsha and Shira Efron| 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East' Ep. 8
Middle East Focus Presents: 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East,' a series of casual conversations with leading policy professionals on the most imp…
1 year, 6 months ago
NYT bestselling author Kwame Alexander on the intersection of art and social change
Renowned poet, producer, and New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander joins guest host Lyne Sneige to discuss the power of storytelling and …
1 year, 7 months ago
Barbara A. Leaf | 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East' Ep. 7
Middle East Focus Presents: 'Taking the Edge Off the Middle East' with Brian Katulis.
A series of casual conversations with leading policy professio…
1 year, 7 months ago
Rethinking Democracy Ep. 6: Shariah, Democracy, and the Future of Governance in Syria
For the first time in decades, the question of how Syria will be governed is wide open. The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime at the hands of Hayat Ta…
1 year, 7 months ago