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The AL-Monitor Brief

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AL-Monitor’s twice-weekly podcast on the top stories from the Middle East, featuring our expert correspondents and editors around the region and in Washington.

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Al-Monitor’s chief business correspondent, Jack Dutton, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss his observations from this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, including how US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace is being received, progr... more

Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent, Amberin Zaman, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the latest events in Syria, where the military has made large advances in the Kurdish-held northeast. They discuss the Trump administration’s evolving priorities tow... more

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Host Adam Lucente speaks to Al-Monitor’s correspondents across the Middle East and in Washington about the protests in Iran, covering the options that are on the table for the Trump administration and how the region views the possibility of US strike... more

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The author of the Al-Monitor Gulf newsletter, Francesco Schiavi, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the latest events in Yemen. They cover the momentum shift in the conflict between the government and the Southern Transitional Council, whether the UA... more

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Danny Makki
al-Monitor contributor currently in Damascus
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Episode: What’s next for Syria's economy, security after Trump repeals Caesar sanctions?
Ben Caspit
Commentator on Israeli military strategies and Middle Eastern politics
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Episode: Israel fears Iran has rebuilt missile capability as Trump and Netanyahu differ on regional approach
Reena Basist
ALMonitor's Israel Pulse chief
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Episode: As Muslim Brotherhood responds to Trump, what would terror designation mean for Lebanon, Israel and the Middle East?
Beatrice Farhat
Journalist based in Beirut
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Episode: As Muslim Brotherhood responds to Trump, what would terror designation mean for Lebanon, Israel and the Middle East?
Elizabeth Hagedorn
State Department correspondent
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Episode: As Muslim Brotherhood responds to Trump, what would terror designation mean for Lebanon, Israel and the Middle East?
Joyce Karam
Senior news editor at AL-Monitor
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Episode: What’s next for Israel and Lebanon after Hezbollah commander killed?
Ahmed Al-Sharah
President of Syria
Episode: Syria’s Sharaa in Saudi Arabia for FII Conference: implications for investment, economic modernization
Barin Kayaoglu
AL-Monitor contributor and analyst
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Episode: Why is Turkey seeking to help Iraq with its water woes?
Francesco Schiavi
Author of the Al-Monitor Gulf newsletter
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Episode: Qatar summit: trouble for US-Gulf security relations, Hamas presence?

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Adam Lucente
Host of The AL-Monitor Brief, providing analysis and insights on Middle Eastern affairs.

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What’s next for Syria’s Kurds, US policy after latest ceasefire?
Q: Do you see any future for any sort of Kurdish self-rule in Syria?
The prospects for Kurdish self-rule remain uncertain, but the Kurdish people are resilient and may opt for a political struggle moving forward rather than armed conflict.
What’s next for Syria’s Kurds, US policy after latest ceasefire?
Q: What do these statements indicate on the US position towards Syria at present?
The statements suggest a shift away from supporting the SDF towards engaging with the Syrian government now that they are also positioned against ISIS.
What’s next for Syria’s Kurds, US policy after latest ceasefire?
Q: What is the situation on the ground currently in northeast Syria?
The situation is precarious with an ongoing information war and some sporadic clashes suggesting instability, particularly in areas like Raqqa.
South Yemen leader skips Riyadh talks as government advances: Implications for Saudi-UAE rift
Q: Where do the tensions between the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand as of now?
The immediate risk of an open Saudi-UAE confrontation has been reduced, but the political rupture remains and Yemen is where that rupture is most visible.
South Yemen leader skips Riyadh talks as government advances: Implications for Saudi-UAE rift
Q: What is your reaction to all these events? What's the significance?
There has been a rapid and highly consequential escalation in Southern Yemen that has fundamentally changed the political landscape.

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This podcast offers in-depth analysis and discussions surrounding pivotal events and developments in the Middle East. The episodes frequently feature expert correspondents and editors who provide insights into a variety of topics, ranging from the political landscape and security issues in Syria and Lebanon to the geopolitical tensions involving Israel and Iran. A notable aspect of the content is its focus on current events and their implications on regional stability, making it a critical resource for understanding the complexities of Middle Eastern affairs. The podcast also taps into significant economic topics, showcasing the intersection of politics and business in the region, particularly in relation to foreign investments and market d... more

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