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Rania Khalek Dispatches

Rania Khalek
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Israel
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Palestine
Iran
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Middle East
Syria
Imperialism
Venezuela
US Imperialism
China
Biden Administration

Catch Rania Khalek's Dispatches for insight, analysis, investigations, interviews and on the ground reports on global issues from a left perspective.

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The U.S. and Israel launched a massive war on Iran expecting quick capitulation. Instead, Iran absorbed the assault, retaliated across the region, and exposed major limits to American and Israeli power.

Now the Trump administration appears to be sea... more

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The Trump administration has announced a new military operation in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran is warning that any unauthorized U.S. presence will be treated as hostile.

At the same time, Washington is rejecting key parts of Iran’s proposal to ... more

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As war spreads across Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. and Israel claim they are making progress.

But on the ground, the picture looks far more complicated.

After a supposed pause in fighting and failed negotiations, Israel escalated dramatically, launch... more

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As Israel escalates its war on Lebanon, one narrative dominates: that Hezbollah is the cause of the conflict.

But that story erases decades of history.

Long before Hezbollah existed, southern Lebanon was already a frontline of anti-colonial struggl... more

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Jon Elmer
Contributing editor at The Electronic Intifada
The Electronic Intifada
Episode: Are Israel & the US Failing in Lebanon and Iran? w/ Jon Elmer
Nate George
Lecturer in the politics of the Middle East at SOAS
SOAS, University of London
Episode: Before Hezbollah: The Leftist Resistance Israel Crushed in Lebanon
Mouin Rabbani
Co-editor of Jadaliyya
Jadaliyya
Episode: Iran Defiant as Trump Threatens ‘A Civilization Will Die Tonight,’ w/ Mouin Rabbani
Foad Izadi
Associate Professor of World Studies at the University of Tehran
University of Tehran
Episode: Trump Threatens to Take Iran ‘Back to Stone Age.’ Here’s Why It May Backfire. | w/ Foad Izadi
Dimitri Lascaris
lawyer, journalist, host of Reason to Resist
Reason to Resist
Episode: Inside the Strait of Hormuz: Eyewitness to US-Israeli War Crimes in Iran | w/ Dimitri Lascaris
Ali Hashem
Al Jazeera English correspondent and columnist
Al Jazeera English
Episode: One War Across Many Fronts: Iran, Lebanon & the ‘Axis of Resistance’ | w/ Ali Hashem
Karim Makdisi
Co-host of the Makdisi Street Podcast and associate professor of international politics at the American University of Beirut
Makdisi Street Podcast / American University of Beirut
Episode: Israel Wants to Annex South Lebanon — But Hezbollah Isn’t Defeated, w/ Karim Makdisi
Mohammad Marandi
Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran
University of Tehran
Episode: Iran Won’t Back Down — And Is Ready to Escalate If the US Does, w/ Mohammad Marandi
Mike Prysner
Executive Director of the Center on Conscience and War; Filmmaker at Empire Files
Center on Conscience and War; Empire Files
Episode: Military Analysis of Iran’s Strategy + U.S. Soldiers’ Growing Opposition to the War

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Rania Khalek
Host and journalist providing insightful commentary on global issues, with a focus on leftist perspectives and underreported narratives.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 778 ratings
  • Essential analysis

    Love this podcast. Rania is bold and bright and deserves our attention!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BlueCollarJew
    United Statesa month ago
  • You are amazing!

    Love your podcast and the trove of information that you give us. Keep up the awesome work and stay safe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Halla A-K
    Canada2 months ago
  • Unfiltered honesty and great guests

    What a moving experience to hear Rania and her learned guests talk about Palestine Lebanon and West Asia. Excellent discussions.

    Free Palestine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2ambori
    Ireland4 months ago
  • Yanis an excellent guest

    Programs always good this one was great. His ability to connect the local present to the global struggle and the decent to fascism are fascinating.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alfred W K
    United States6 months ago
  • Top notch

    Even among the independent media sphere, Rania stands out as one of the very best with her journalist integrity and interview skills. The show pulls no punches, dives deep without loosing sight of the big picture, never equivocates on moral principles, all without being grumpy or cynical. Kudos to all BreakThough crews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crystalash
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners praise the podcast for its in-depth analysis and integrity, often highlighting the unique insights provided by long-form discussions.
The host is commended for asking critical questions and facilitating dialogues that challenge mainstream narratives, showcasing various political perspectives.
Some criticisms point to the podcast's leftist leanings, although many appreciate the alternative views presented, particularly regarding social justice and human rights issues.

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#203
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#141
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Iran Didn’t Collapse — And Now Trump Is Cornered, w/ Trita Parsi
Q: What explains the persistence of a 'silver bullet' mindset in US policy toward Iran?
The guest argues it's a pathological pattern in US foreign policy where leaders chase a single pressure point to force surrender, which ends up self-defeating as Iran escalates or remains unmoved, delaying real compromise.
U.S.-Iran War About to Explode Again? w/ Navid Zarrinnal in Tehran
Q: Who is in charge of Iran's decision-making at this moment, especially regarding the war?
Navid explains that while the IRGC and the supreme leader's framework guide decisions, the Assembly of Experts and the elected Pezishkian government have roles in implementation; however, ultimate discretion often lies with the leaders and security apparatus, with the people on the streets also exerting pressure.
Iran Defiant as Trump Threatens ‘A Civilization Will Die Tonight,’ w/ Mouin Rabbani
Q: Is there daylight or agreement in the US-Israeli relationship at this moment, or is there more consensus than not?
While there is close coordination, there are nuanced differences in end goals and strategic calculations, with concerns about regional stability and long-term consequences influencing that relationship.
Iran Defiant as Trump Threatens ‘A Civilization Will Die Tonight,’ w/ Mouin Rabbani
Q: What is your reaction to this shockingly criminal and genocidal threat we see this morning?
The response emphasizes that naming an entire civilization for destruction is not only genocidal rhetoric but also a dangerous signal of intent that could catalyze further escalations; it also contrasts it with the broader US-Israeli strategy and international responses.
Israel Wants to Annex South Lebanon — But Hezbollah Isn’t Defeated, w/ Karim Makdisi
Q: Is there a realistic path to a durable peace or settlement that would prevent a wider regional crisis?
A sustainable deal would require guarantees and a fundamentally rebalanced regional security framework, including addressing the role of external powers and redrawing expectations around sovereignty, with the caveat that such guarantees are hard to secure given competing national interests.

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2. Nate George
3. Mouin Rabbani
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5. Dimitri Lascaris
6. Ali Hashem
7. Karim Makdisi
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