MEI’s flagship weekly podcast featuring discussion and analysis on US foreign policy and contemporary political and social issues in the Middle East
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Middle East Focus is a weekly podcast featuring discussion and analysis on US foreign policy and contemporary political and social issues in the Middle East.
You can subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other podcast providers.
Iulia-Sabina Joja and Charles Lister discuss the parallels between the wars in Ukraine and Syria, the similarities of Russia’s tactics in both conflicts, and what the recent history in Syria may signal for Ukraine in the months ahead.
Mirette Mabrouk, Joey Shea, and guest host Eliza Campbell discuss current political disputes over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), cyber diplomacy, and the effects of climate change on the Horn of Africa.
Randa Slim and Amb. Edward Gabriel discuss the daunting trifecta of economic, financial, and political crises Lebanon currently faces and what they anticipate for the country’s future.
Marvin Weinbaum and Sayed Madadi discuss Afghanistan’s worsening economic and humanitarian crises six months after the Taliban reclaimed control of the country.
Between the Sky and the Earth: Contemporary Art from the UAE
Afra Aldhaheri and Asma Belhamar, two featured artists in the MEI Art Gallery’s latest exhibition, Between the Sky and the Earth: Contemporary Art from the UAE, join MEI’s Lyne Sneige to discuss the inspirations and artistic processes behind their pieces in the show.
Lama Kiyasseh and Lina Osman join Karen Young, director of MEI’s Economics and Energy program, to discuss how sustainable finance is changing the region by channeling financial resources toward addressing environmental and social challenges.
