
MEI's Senior Fellow for US Foreign Policy Brian Katulis sits down with a cast of friends, colleagues, and fellow MENA policy professionals for casual conversations on the most important happenings in the Middle East today.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | a year ago |
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Brian is joined by Dana Stroul, Director of Research and Shelly and Michael Kassen Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, to examine US objectives in the Middle East in the midst of the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and... more
Brian sits down with Holly Dagres, Libitzky Family Senior Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, to discuss Iranian public opinion, protest movements, and Washington's lack of strategic policy planning on the Iran file. Dagres, who ... more
Against the backdrop of the Iranian government's brutal crackdown on protestors, Brian is joined by Emad Shargi, an Iranian-American businessman who was unjustly detained by the regime in 2018 until his release in 2023. Shargi recounts his firsthand ... more
Brian sits down with Behnam Taleblu, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, to unpack the ongoing protests in Iran and what this moment reveals about the long struggle between the state and the street. They discuss the regime's b... more
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This series is an excellent and absorbing listen. Katulis shows his deep knowledge of the Middle East but in a way that welcomes both savvy and neophyte listeners. A very engaging podcast.
I’ve really been enjoying this podcast. What makes it stand out is how approachable and safe the conversations feel—there’s no heavy-handed agenda, just thoughtful, balanced discussions about the most important happenings in the Middle East.
Brian is a super host that both takes the typical frown away from the Middle East geopolitics discourse and brings the most insights from his guests. A must listen.
MEI does an amazing job providing honest, candid, and thought provoking insights about the Middle East in these podcast episodes. Strongly recommended for those who are interested in witty and thoughtful depictions of the Middle East and its conflicts.
Brian and his guests are foreign policy veterans who showcase their expertise in a chill environment.









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