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AL-Monitor Senior Correspondent Amberin Zaman interviews newsmakers, journalists, and thought leaders from the US and Middle East about the latest news and trends in the region. Amberin travels the region for AL-Monitor, specializing in news and analysis in Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and the Caucasus and writes the weekly Turkey Briefing newsletter. Prior to AL-Monitor, she covered Turkey, the Kurds, an... more

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Recent Guests

Weam Fadul
Sudanese feminist researcher
Episode: Rising fears of ethnic cleansing, sexual violence as Sudan's RSF closes in on El Fasher
Eric Hacopian
Independent journalist and commentator on Armenia and Azerbaijan issues
CivilNet
Episode: How Trump saved Armenia from war with Azerbaijan & Russian hegemony
Meghan Bodette
Research Director of the Kurdish Peace Institute
Kurdish Peace Institute
Episode: Why Turkey and Damascus will eventually accept Kurdish self-rule
Dr. Aziz Algahshian
Adjunct professor at NIAF University for Security Sciences and a senior non-resident fellow at Gulf International Forum
Gulf International Forum
Episode: Saudi Arabia would play peacemaker between Damascus and the Kurds — if Syria's Sharaa agreed
Shayan Talabani
A geopolitical analyst at the Tony Blair Institute in London.
Tony Blair Institute
Episode: What the violent showdown among the Talabanis spells for the future of the PUK and Iraqi Kurdistan
Haian Dukhan
UK-based Syrian academic and author of State and Tribes in Syria
Episode: How Syria's tribes hold the key to power
Aliza Marcus
Author of Blood and Belief, The PKK and The Kurdish Fight for Independence
Episode: Why the PKK and its campaign for Kurdish rights are not history
Mohsen Milani
Professor and author of 'Iran's Rise and Rivalry with the US in the Middle East'
Episode: Will Israel attack Iran again and what can it achieve?
Nacho Sánchez Amor
Spanish Member of the European Parliament and rapporteur on Turkey
European Parliament
Episode: Turkey's military might will never open doors to EU membership, says Euro-MP Nacho Sánchez Amor

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Amberin Zaman
Host and Senior Correspondent covering the Middle East with a special focus on Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and the Caucasus. Formerly covered conflicts and Turkish affairs for major news outlets.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • Shameful Vali Nasir Iran apologists

    Love the show but getting Vali Nasr’s take on Iran is one step away from the regime. He’s a well know Iranian regime apologist who unwilling to admit Iran is a state sponsor of terror. Refused to finish episode when he grossly distorted the impacts to Israel and Iran. Love the show but couldnt get much worse than Nasr on Iran.

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    Maddie445
    United States4 months ago
  • Israeli Hammas war

    Excellent episode just showing the depth of feeling and distance between Arab and Israeli views on the crisis.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Crimebrook
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Wonderful and articulate, this podcast brings various characters that provide intellectual insight behind the news. Highly recommend.

    Audible
    5
    Yousef
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful and Articulate

    Wonderful and articulate, this podcast brings various characters that provide intellectual insight behind the news. Highly recommend.

    Audible
    5
    Yousef
    United States3 years ago
  • Great coverage of Turkey’s election

    Love the in-depth coverage of Turkey’s general election - it’s important to be able to sort through the noise!

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    leylaamur
    United States3 years ago

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Rising fears of ethnic cleansing, sexual violence as Sudan's RSF closes in on El Fasher
Q: What does this actually mean for Sudan?
If the RSF takes al-Fasher, it could lead to more ethnic cleansing and significant disruption in the capital, Khartoum, due to the complex international involvement.
Rising fears of ethnic cleansing, sexual violence as Sudan's RSF closes in on El Fasher
Q: Could you give us a short rundown of the current situation?
The RSF appears on the verge of taking al-Fasher, leading to a dire humanitarian situation with restricted access to food and escalating violence against civilians.
How Trump saved Armenia from war with Azerbaijan & Russian hegemony
Q: So the risk of Russia doing something bad, pumping off Pashinyan, something like that, a Black Swan movement you think is pretty much zero?
The risk of a Black Swan event is low now, as Russia's position in Armenia has deteriorated significantly since the ethnic cleansing incident, shifting political blame away from Pashinyan.
How Trump saved Armenia from war with Azerbaijan & Russian hegemony
Q: So where does that leave Turkey and Armenia?
Turkey will likely not establish full relations until a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan is in place, though there's potential for improved ties on a secondary level regarding economic cooperation.
How Trump saved Armenia from war with Azerbaijan & Russian hegemony
Q: What exactly is happening between Armenia and Azerbaijan and Armenia and Turkey?
The peace agreement signed in the White House is not fully conclusive, and the relationship remains complicated due to multiple conflicting interests and past grievances.

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The content centers on the intricate political landscape of the Middle East, featuring interviews with key figures and experts. It commonly explores pressing topics including the relationships between regional powers such as Turkey, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, along with critical issues like Kurdish rights, the Syrian conflict, and the complexities surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian tensions. The dialogue often critically examines the roles of external influences such as the United States and the European Union, providing listeners with in-depth analysis on recent developments in the region. This podcast is likely to attract those interested in foreign policy, international relations, and the socio-political dynamics that shape the Middle East... more

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