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Epizódok

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  Shifting US Opinion on Palestine 07.05.2026 31p

  Matt Duss and Yousef Munayyer unpack the shifting landscape of American public opinion on #Israel and its implications for the future US engagement in the #MiddleEast.
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  Syria: A Modern History 17.04.2026 26p

  Daniel Neep and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss Neep's new book, Syria: A Modern History. From Ottoman roots to civil war, he unpacks how history shapes #Syria's struggles today.
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  The Complexities of Human Rights Reporting on Palestine 20.02.2026 42p

  Yousef Munayyer and Omar Shakir discuss his decision to depart from Human Rights Watch, the contents of the report that the organization sought to withhold, and the broader challenges of conducting human rights documentation on #Palestine within a climate of repression and restricted expression.
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  Crime, Neglect, and Politics in Israel 11.02.2026 42p

  Yousef Munayyer and Muhammad Mustafa explore rising crime in Palestinian towns inside #Israel, the government’s willful neglect, and the shifting domestic political landscape ahead of the Israeli elections.
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  Unrest in Iran: Economic Drivers and External Dynamics 23.01.2026 31p

  Negar Mortazavi and Yousef Munayyer examine the latest unrest in Iran amid a deepening economic crisis, intensifying US sanctions, and rising threats of external military intervention.
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  Gaza's Second Stage Commences 20.01.2026 56p

  Yara M. Asi, Muhammad Shehada, and Yousef Munayyer discuss the current situation in Gaza, the forthcoming “Phase 2” of the ceasefire, and the implications for Palestinians in the Strip as well as for the broader Middle East region.
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  Hezbollah and Israel’s Ongoing War on Lebanon 02.12.2025 22p

  Imad K. Harb and Khalil E. Jahshan examine the situation in #Lebanon, focusing on the challenges of disarming #Hezbollah and the ongoing #Israeli military campaign against the country.
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  Mr. Sharaa Comes to Washington 17.11.2025 27p

  Radwan Ziadeh and Yousef Munayyer discuss #Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s visit to the White House, exploring what Syrians hope to gain from the trip, and what both Damascus and the #Trump administration seek from the US–Syria relationship.
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  A Changing Conversation on the Left and Right 11.11.2025 52p

  Experts examine how the war on #Gaza has reshaped global public opinion toward #Israel, and explore how these shifting perceptions influenced the New York mayoral race and other key state-level elections across the US in 2025.
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  A Ceasefire in Gaza? 24.10.2025 51p

  Experts examine the #Trump administration’s proposed plan for #Gaza, assess the likelihood of a lasting #ceasefire, evaluate the current role of the US in the region, and explore whether efforts to normalize relations with #Israel might be revived.Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer
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  A Plan for Palestine 23.10.2025 34p

  Yousef Munayyer chats with Sarah Leah Whitson and Michael Shaeffer Omer-Man about their new book, which offers a blueprint for a future in #Palestine and #Israel. The conversation covers the plan offered in their book, the process of coming up with it together, why they felt this intervention was so needed now, and what sort of conditions will be required to begin putting the plan into place.
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  The Most American King 30.09.2025 24p

  Aaron Magid and Khalil E. Jahshan explore King Abdullah II's evolving relationship with the United States over the past 26 years, as well as Magid's new book, The Most American King.
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  Israel's Ever Expanding Belligerency 15.09.2025 53p

  Experts discuss escalating tensions as Israel launches attacks across the region, including a failed airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha and alleged drone attacks near Tunisian waters. Meanwhile, momentum for Palestinian statehood has accelerated, with Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia among the Western countries making historic recognition announcements.Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Yara Asi, Rami Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer
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  Palestine Takes Center Stage 08.09.2025 1ó 1p

  Experts examine the announced plans of several countries to recognize #Palestine at the UNGA, Israel’s targeting of journalists at Nasser Hospital in #Gaza, and ongoing efforts by the Lebanese government to disarm resistance groups in the country. Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Yara Asi, Rami Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer
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  30 Years with Gaza 28.08.2025 33p

  Brian K. Barber discusses his decades of research in #Gaza and his book "No Way But Forward," which chronicles the experiences of three Palestinian families living under the crushing weight of occupation and conflict. Khalil E. Jahshan moderated the discussion.
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  Deadly "Humanitarianism" in Gaza 08.08.2025 1ó 1p

  Experts discuss #Israel's use of starvation as a weapon in #Gaza and the role of the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" in exacerbating the suffering of Palestinians in the Strip.Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Yara Asi, Rami Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer
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  A Political Earthquake in New York 03.07.2025 55p

  Peter Beinart, Heba Gowayed, and Yousef Munayyer discuss Zohran Mamdani's surprise victory in New York City's mayoral Democratic primary and the implication it may have for US domestic and foreign policy.
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  The GCC and Israel’s War on Iran 18.06.2025 24p

  Kristian Coates Ulrichsen and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss how the #Gulf Arab states are responding to #Israel’s assault on #Iran and explore the broader implications of this conflict for the #GCC nations and the Middle East.
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  Trump heads to the Middle East 12.05.2025 43p

  Experts discuss Trump's trip to the region, the US deal with the Houthis, the dismissal of Michael Walz, the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the release of detained student protestors in the US.
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  Trump and Netanyahu Talk Gaza and Iran 11.04.2025 40p

  Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza as well as Netanyahu's recent meeting with Trump and its implications for the Middle East.