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Dive deeper into the week’s biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National’s multi-award-winning podcast, Beyond the Headlines — winner of two Signal Awards and the New York Festivals Radio and TV Awards. Nuances are often missed in day-to-day headlines. We go Beyond the Headlines by bringing together the voices of experts and those living the news to provide a clearer... more

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Almost 2,000 targets in Iran have been hit by the US in the first four days of the war.

US Central Command says it has severely degraded the country's air defences and destroyed hundreds of ballistic missiles, launchers and drones.

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As the war on Iran enters its fourth day, Tehran’s retaliatory attacks on US assets in Arab countries ramp up, testing the limits of their patience.

Recent remarks from US officials suggest a limited timeframe for the war that could last a few weeks... more

It has been a matter of days since the US and Israel launched air strikes against Iran, and already the impact has rippled across the Middle East. 

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top officials have been killed. So, too, h... more

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The notorious Al Hol camp in north-east Syria finally closed its doors this week. Thousands of alleged ISIS members and their families had been held there for years in inhumane conditions and without charge or trial. 

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Stuart Casey-Maslen
Lead author of the Geneva Academy report on violations of international humanitarian law
Geneva Academy
Episode: Is it time for serious reform of the UN and humanitarian law?
William Roebuck
Executive vice president of the Arab Gulf States Institute and former deputy special envoy to the counter-ISIS coalition.
Arab Gulf States Institute
Episode: How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?
Aymenn Al-Tamimi
Researcher and historian based in Aleppo.
Episode: How serious is the ISIS threat in Syria?
Max Rodenbeck
Israel-Palestine Director at the International Crisis Group
Episode: What’s stalling phase two of the Gaza ceasefire?
Damien McElroy
The National's UK Bureau Chief, providing insights on geopolitical implications.
The National
Episode: What’s stalling phase two of the Gaza ceasefire?
Isabela Serhan
Urban planner and architect, researcher at The Beirut Urban Lab
Episode: How Israel is obstructing reconstruction in Lebanon
David Wood
Senior Lebanon analyst at the Crisis Group
Crisis Group
Episode: How Israel is obstructing reconstruction in Lebanon
Renad Mansour
MENA Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Iraq Initiative at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: Why voters are snubbing Iraq’s election
Dr. Lynn Kwok
Expert in South-East Asia Studies
Brookings Institution
Episode: Superpower rivalry and geopolitics in Trump 2.0

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Nada AlTaher
Host of the podcast, focusing on in-depth analysis of key political and social events in the Middle East.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Would give zero stars if I could

    The bias is breathtaking.

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    Nancy Pol
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Mideast news podcast

    An informative and well produced podcast that explores the most important stories in the Middle East.

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    Sophietremblay
    Canada6 years ago
  • Podcast lover

    Astounding

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    United States8 years ago
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What does the US want from a deal with Iran?
Q: Is there a chance, do you think, that Iran would strike first?
I don't think the Iranians take war with the United States lightly.
What does the US want from a deal with Iran?
Q: Given how much leverage Washington has, especially since last year's 12-day war, do you think that the US can compromise on any of its demands?
I think fundamentally it comes down to a political decision Donald Trump has to make.
What does the US want from a deal with Iran?
Q: Alex, what do you make of Tuesday's talks, which were generally positive?
They seem to have agreed to meet again, but frankly, that isn't necessarily a reassurance as such.
Is it time for serious reform of the UN and humanitarian law?
Q: Do you think the Board of Peace is where we're headed instead of reforming the UN?
The future could involve a complete scrapping of the UN and rebuilding something from scratch, which presents its own challenges.
Is it time for serious reform of the UN and humanitarian law?
Q: Is it really truly time to do away with the UN simply because it's simply not doing its job anymore?
The UN hasn't lived up to its potential precisely because of the powerful states, with the US being the foremost among them.

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A comprehensive examination of major global and Middle Eastern stories offers listeners a detailed understanding of the complex socio-political landscape. Episodes frequently feature insights from experts and firsthand accounts from those impacted by the events, ensuring a multifaceted perspective on pressing issues. Topics often include geopolitical tensions, humanitarian crises, and the implications of international policies, with discussions aiming to cut through polarizing narratives and highlight the nuances lost in typical news coverage.

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2. William Roebuck
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7. David Wood
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