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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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Babel: Translating the Middle East

A Mezze: Gold from Garbage

For one municipality in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, not all organic waste has to go to waste.

Podcast Episode — June 22, 2021

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Dahlia Scheindlin: Israel's New Government

Jon Alterman talks with Dahlia Scheindlin about Israel's new government and where it can go from here.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Natasha Hall , and Caleb Harper — June 15, 2021

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A Mezze: Bright Skies, Bright Future

Entering Tunisia’s solar industry takes more than just a sunny disposition.

Podcast Episode — June 8, 2021

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Jillian Schwedler: Rituals of Protest

Jon talks with Jillian Schwedler about the long history of Jordanian protests.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Natasha Hall , and Daniel Sharp — June 1, 2021

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A Mezze: Chopped Liver

In Egypt, hot sauce might not be all that comes with your liver sandwich. 

Podcast Episode — May 25, 2021

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Building Sustainable States

McKinley Knoop interviews Jon, Natasha, and Will about their new report, Sustainable States. 

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Natasha Hall , and Will Todman — May 18, 2021

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A Mezze: Set in Stone

In the struggle for Tunisia's post-revolution future, the past has been getting a controversial new lease on life. Statues commemorating Tunisia's past leaders have not been left unscathed. 

Podcast Episode — May 11, 2021

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Khaled Dawoud: Journalism and Politics in Egypt

Jon Alterman talks with Khaled Dawoud about his recent release from prison and his time as a political prisoner in Egypt.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman and Natasha Hall — May 4, 2021

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A Mezze: Moonstruck

Calculating the beginning and the end of Ramadan is an annual debate in the Middle East, and politics, sectarianism, and ethnicity are never far from the equation.

Podcast Episode — April 27, 2021

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Bessma Momani: Jordan’s Royal Intrigue

Jon Alterman talks with Bessma Momani about recent developments within Jordan’s monarchy.

Podcast Episode by Jon B. Alterman , Natasha Hall , and Daniel Sharp — April 20, 2021

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