
From the Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP), Occupied Thoughts amplifies the voices of FMEP grantees and partners, offers critical framing, and promote new ideas and new angles on the many issues connected to achieving justice, security, and peace for Palestinians and Israelis. FMEP works to defend and support Palestinian rights, end Israel’s occupation of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 362 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with Yuli Novak, executive director of the Israeli human rights organization B'Tselem. Their conversation covers a wide range of topics as Yuli addresses why it matters to understand... more
The Quincy Institute and Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) co-hosted this webinar that examined how the war on Iran — which was conducted by the Americans and Israelis with an unprecedented degree of coordination — may accelerate the divergence... more
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Peter Beinart speaks with Professor Dana El Kurd (University of Richmond) and Professor Nader Hashemi (Georgetown University) about how the current war increases Iran’s “soft power," why Saudi Arabia ... more
In this episode of Occupied Thoughts, FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor speaks with Harrison Mann, a former U.S. Army major and executive officer of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Middle East/Africa Regional Center who resigned from the Biden Administrat... more
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Foundation for Middle East peace is an essential resource for incredibly valuable information. Love this podcast.
I discovered this podcast recently and it’s thoughtful approach to a terrible topic gives me hope for humanity. Ahmed Moor is such a empathetic but also tough interviewer— it’s really unusual in the world of political podcasts. Although the podcast focuses on Palestinian issues there’s a broadening of the lens to include the human experience in a way that I find quite profound. It’s hard to describe but I really appreciate it.
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I appreciate Occupied Thoughts very much - thanks for all of your clear-sighted and brave work.
In the latest episode on killings of journalists Peter and the interviewee differed on their analysis of rape during the October 7th Hamas attack. I appreciated the willingness to challenge even those who broadly share one’s same perspective and goals. I just wanted to share a take on this issue I heard Mouin Rabbinni provide at a Busboys and Poets talk last October; he said that many military campaig... more
Consistently strong, deeply informative, thought-provoking. At its best, truly exceptional.
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A thoughtful, policy-focused series that centers Middle East politics, U.S. foreign policy, and Palestinian-Israeli dynamics. Episodes often feature in-depth conversations with academics, researchers, journalists, and advocacy leaders, exploring topics like U.S.-Israel relations, Iran, Gaza, Lebanon, and the impact of regional normalization efforts. The show stands out for its data-driven context, historical framing, and willingness to interrogate official narratives, while prioritizing Palestinian rights and accountability. Listeners who want rigorous analysis, diverse expert perspectives, and practical implications for policy and advocacy will likely find this program compelling.
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Recent guests on Occupied Thoughts include:
1. Barbara Slavin
2. Lara Friedman
3. Trita Parsi
4. Dana El Kurd
5. Nader Hashemi
6. Harrison Mann
7. Omar Shakir
8. Ben Lorber
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