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A weekly podcast from BICOM, an independent British think tank producing research and analysis to increase understanding of Israel and the Middle East in the UK. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review and listen!

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In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Jonathan Harounoff Israel’s Spokesperson to the United Nations. They discuss relations with the UK and other missions, combatting anti-Israeli prejudice including the debate over recognition of Palestinian s... more

In this episode, recorded live in London, Richard Pater speaks with Andrea Stricker and Behnam Ben Taleblu from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) about Iran’s nuclear, missile, and regional threat landscape five months after the Twelve-... more

In this episode, recorded during a BICOM media briefing, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Najah Alotaibi and Dr Efrat Sopher about the prospects for Saudi–Israeli normalisation following the Gaza War. They discuss how Saudi Arabia’s social and education... more

In this episode, recorded during a BICOM media briefing, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Jonathan W. Hackett about the global reach of Iran’s intelligence and covert operations. Jonathan explains how the IRGC’s external apparatus evolved after 2009, outli... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Harounoff
Israeli spokesperson for the delegation to the United Nations
Israeli mission to the UN
Episode: Episode 278 | Inside Israeli diplomacy at the UN
Andrea Stricker
Deputy Director of FDD's Non-proliferation and Biodefense Program
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Episode: Episode 277 | Iran. What next?
Jonathan Hackett
A United States Marine Corps veteran who specialized in signals and human intelligence as well as counterintelligence.
Episode: Episode 275 | Inside Iran’s IRGC shadow network
Shiri Fein-Grossman
CEO of Israel-Africa Relations Institute and former Head of Regional Affairs at Israel's National Security Council.
Israel-Africa Relations Institute
Episode: Episode 274 | Behind the scenes of the Abraham Accords
Sarit Zehavi
Founder and president of ALMA, specializing in Israel's security challenges.
ALMA
Episode: Episode 271 | Hezbollah one year after Operation Northern Arrows
Yaakov Katz
Former Editor-in-Chief of the Jerusalem Post and author of 'While Ezra Slept, How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East'
Jerusalem Post
Episode: Episode 270 | How Hamas surprised Israel on October 7
Edmund Fitton-Brown
Veteran senior British diplomat and senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Episode: Episode 269 | How Israel is reshaping the Middle East
Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh
Former Druze politician and journalist, currently the Director of Eastern Mediterranean Affairs at Middle East Forum
Middle East Forum
Episode: Episode 265 | The Druze under attack
Dr. Jonathan Spyer
Israeli journalist and security analyst specializing in regional affairs and Iranian proxies.
Episode: Episode 264 | What’s next for Iran’s proxies

Hosts

Richard Pater
Director of BICOM
Daniel J. Levy
Programs Manager at BICOM

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Propaganda

    A truthfully deaf podcast, scripted to obviate any meaningful debate or criticism of a state committing genocide

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    Badmanfromtheuk
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Excellent conversations and very informative. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Annonnnymoua
    United States7 years ago

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Episode 277 | Iran. What next?
Q: How much are the Brits able to do their independent verification or are they just reliant on the sharing of Intel from their partners?
The UK depends on commercial satellite imagery and geo-int capabilities, and they're part of the Five Eyes Intelligence Sharing Alliance.
Episode 276 | Saudi perspective on normalisation
Q: What do you think the Saudi involvement looks like?
Saudi Arabia will contribute financially and use its political and religious weight to find moderate leaders for Palestine.
Episode 275 | Inside Iran’s IRGC shadow network
Q: There's been a lot of chatter in certain circles in the UK about prescribing the IRGC under counter-terror legislation. Could you possibly comment on that specifically?
Sanctions work better against democratic states; prescription could be fine, but there should be a broader strategy that includes engagement.
Episode 274 | Behind the scenes of the Abraham Accords
Q: Do you think there's a chance of other African countries being brought into the Accords?
Several African countries are in the wait-and-see mode, especially pending developments with Saudi Arabia.
Episode 274 | Behind the scenes of the Abraham Accords
Q: Where do we stand currently with Sudan?
Sudan's internal conflict continues, creating a complicated situation for Israel's relations there.

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Focused primarily on the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East, particularly as they pertain to Israel, this podcast engages experts, diplomats, and analysts to explore complex issues such as military strategy, humanitarian concerns, and international relations. Listeners can expect insightful discussions on a wide range of topics, including the Gaza crisis, Iran's geopolitical maneuvers, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the roles of various minority communities in the region.

The standout feature of this podcast is its analytical depth; it frequently features experts who have firsthand experience or significant academic insight on the topics discussed. This results in a nuanced perspective on critical issues, making it a valuable ... more

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