
Babel: Translating the Middle East
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). Listen on Apple Podcasts.
Podcast Series by Jon B. Alterman , Will Todman , and Natasha Hall
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A Mezze: Iran's "Cloudy" Accusations
Podcast Episode — June 6, 2023

Nicolas Pelham: Morocco's Missing King
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Natasha Hall , and Daniel Sharp — May 30, 2023

A Mezze: From Stable to Table—Egypt's Donkey Meat Controversy
Podcast Episode — May 23, 2023

Hafsa Halawa: Egypt's Economic Turmoil
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Will Todman , and Lubna Yousef — May 16, 2023


Killian Clarke: Egypt's Counterrevolution and the Return to Tyranny
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Natasha Hall , and Lubna Yousef — May 2, 2023


Ayham Kamel: The Gulf's Regional Diplomacy
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Will Todman , and Daniel Sharp — April 18, 2023

A Mezze: Help Wanted, But Not Found
Podcast Episode — April 11, 2023

Ali Vaez: Iran's Regional Policy
Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Natasha Hall , and Caleb Harper — April 4, 2023
