Babel

Babel

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Babel will take you beyond the headlines to discuss what’s really happening in the Middle East and North Africa. It features regional experts who explain what’s going on, provide context on pivotal developments, and highlight trends you may have missed. Jon Alterman, senior vice president, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts the podcast along with his colleagues from the Middle East Program. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. All views, positions, and conclusions expressed here should be understood to be solely of those of the speaker(s).

Recent Episodes

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  • Analysis: Developments in the Israel-Hamas War

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  • Dalal Mawad: The Port of Beirut Explosion Through Women's Eyes

    3 weeks ago
  • A Mezze: Fishing for Food Security

    4 weeks ago
  • Khalid Ikram: Egypt's Economic Crisis

    1 month ago
  • Viewpoint: Data Dead Zone

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  • Tarek Megerisi: Libya's Crises

    2 months ago
  • A Mezze: Tunisia's Hunger Games

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  • Ghaith Abdul-Ahad: Iraq Through Iraqis' Eyes

    2 months ago
  • A Mezze: Baaloul Verde

    2 months ago