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NEW podcast: “I would have never intervened in the Iraqi political system if Yazidis were recovered from the Yazidi genocide,” newly elected member of Iraqi parliament Murad Ismael tells Amberin Zaman as they discuss the challenges ahead for him in office. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/yaz...
November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
NEW podcast: “I would have never intervened in the Iraqi political system if Yazidis were recovered from the Yazidi genocide,” newly elected member of Iraqi parliament Murad Ismael tells Amberin Zaman as they discuss the challenges ahead for him in office. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/yaz...
NEW: Why Lebanon now leads the world in rising cancer rates
A recent study found that Lebanon has the world’s fastest-rising cases of cancer and cancer-related deaths. Ali Mokdad, co-author of the study, says tobacco is the main culprit. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
A recent study found that Lebanon has the world’s fastest-rising cases of cancer and cancer-related deaths. Ali Mokdad, co-author of the study, says tobacco is the main culprit. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
November 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
NEW: Why Lebanon now leads the world in rising cancer rates
A recent study found that Lebanon has the world’s fastest-rising cases of cancer and cancer-related deaths. Ali Mokdad, co-author of the study, says tobacco is the main culprit. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
A recent study found that Lebanon has the world’s fastest-rising cases of cancer and cancer-related deaths. Ali Mokdad, co-author of the study, says tobacco is the main culprit. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
NEW podcast: Saudi Crown Prince to meet Trump at White House with AI in focus
@s-wendel.bsky.social joins @adamlucente.bsky.social to preview MBS’s trip. Why have past AI & chips deals failed to materialize? Can Trump convince MBS to up his investment in the US? www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/sau...
@s-wendel.bsky.social joins @adamlucente.bsky.social to preview MBS’s trip. Why have past AI & chips deals failed to materialize? Can Trump convince MBS to up his investment in the US? www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/sau...
November 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
NEW podcast: Saudi Crown Prince to meet Trump at White House with AI in focus
@s-wendel.bsky.social joins @adamlucente.bsky.social to preview MBS’s trip. Why have past AI & chips deals failed to materialize? Can Trump convince MBS to up his investment in the US? www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/sau...
@s-wendel.bsky.social joins @adamlucente.bsky.social to preview MBS’s trip. Why have past AI & chips deals failed to materialize? Can Trump convince MBS to up his investment in the US? www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/sau...
NEW podcast: What are the stakes for Iran in Iraq's parliamentary elections? @renadmansour.bsky.social joins @amberinzaman.bsky.social to discuss why Iraq remains even more vital for Iran in the wake of its humiliating 12-day conflict with Israel. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/wha...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 PM
NEW podcast: What are the stakes for Iran in Iraq's parliamentary elections? @renadmansour.bsky.social joins @amberinzaman.bsky.social to discuss why Iraq remains even more vital for Iran in the wake of its humiliating 12-day conflict with Israel. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/wha...
NEW podcast: Ahead of Syrian President Sharaa's historic meeting with President Trump in Washington, Amberin Zaman spoke with former US Ambassador Barbara Leaf, the first senior US official to formally meet with him after the fall of the Assad regime.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:46 PM
NEW podcast: Ahead of Syrian President Sharaa's historic meeting with President Trump in Washington, Amberin Zaman spoke with former US Ambassador Barbara Leaf, the first senior US official to formally meet with him after the fall of the Assad regime.
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🔔 Live event today @ 10am ET: Join Al-Monitor for a discussion on Syrian President Sharaa's upcoming visit to Washington, featuring Danny Makki, Amberin Zaman, Elizabeth Hagedorn, and moderated by Joyce Karam.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:42 PM
🔔 Live event today @ 10am ET: Join Al-Monitor for a discussion on Syrian President Sharaa's upcoming visit to Washington, featuring Danny Makki, Amberin Zaman, Elizabeth Hagedorn, and moderated by Joyce Karam.
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🔔 Live event tomorrow 11/6 @ 10am ET: Join Al-Monitor for a discussion on Syrian President Sharaa's upcoming visit to Washington, featuring Danny Makki, Amberin Zaman, Elizabeth Hagedorn, and moderated by Joyce Karam.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:22 PM
🔔 Live event tomorrow 11/6 @ 10am ET: Join Al-Monitor for a discussion on Syrian President Sharaa's upcoming visit to Washington, featuring Danny Makki, Amberin Zaman, Elizabeth Hagedorn, and moderated by Joyce Karam.
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NEW live event 11/6: Join Al-Monitor for an exclusive live webinar ahead of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Washington, featuring Danny Makki, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Amberin Zaman, and moderated by Joyce Karam. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 4, 2025 at 2:32 PM
NEW live event 11/6: Join Al-Monitor for an exclusive live webinar ahead of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Washington, featuring Danny Makki, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Amberin Zaman, and moderated by Joyce Karam. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
NEW podcast: China VP Han visits Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar as Beijing’s influence grows
@adamlucente.bsky.social spoke with @roscarroll.bsky.social, author of Al-Monitor's China-Middle East newsletter, on Han's visits to KSA, Kuwait, and Qatar.
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@adamlucente.bsky.social spoke with @roscarroll.bsky.social, author of Al-Monitor's China-Middle East newsletter, on Han's visits to KSA, Kuwait, and Qatar.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW podcast: China VP Han visits Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar as Beijing’s influence grows
@adamlucente.bsky.social spoke with @roscarroll.bsky.social, author of Al-Monitor's China-Middle East newsletter, on Han's visits to KSA, Kuwait, and Qatar.
www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/chi...
@adamlucente.bsky.social spoke with @roscarroll.bsky.social, author of Al-Monitor's China-Middle East newsletter, on Han's visits to KSA, Kuwait, and Qatar.
www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/chi...
NEW: Oil prices fall for 3rd straight month as Saudi-led OPEC+ weighs more cuts
The falling oil prices are being driven further down by China’s slowdown and are affecting Saudi Arabia’s diversification plans.
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The falling oil prices are being driven further down by China’s slowdown and are affecting Saudi Arabia’s diversification plans.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM
NEW: Oil prices fall for 3rd straight month as Saudi-led OPEC+ weighs more cuts
The falling oil prices are being driven further down by China’s slowdown and are affecting Saudi Arabia’s diversification plans.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
The falling oil prices are being driven further down by China’s slowdown and are affecting Saudi Arabia’s diversification plans.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
NEW podcast: Thousands slaughtered in el-Fasher as Sudan’s conflict deepens, driven by regional rivalries
Kholood Khair spoke with @amberinzaman.bsky.social on atrocities in Sudan's el-Fasher and the regional interests fueling the war. Listen to the full episode: al-monitor.com/podcasts/tho...
Kholood Khair spoke with @amberinzaman.bsky.social on atrocities in Sudan's el-Fasher and the regional interests fueling the war. Listen to the full episode: al-monitor.com/podcasts/tho...
October 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
NEW podcast: Thousands slaughtered in el-Fasher as Sudan’s conflict deepens, driven by regional rivalries
Kholood Khair spoke with @amberinzaman.bsky.social on atrocities in Sudan's el-Fasher and the regional interests fueling the war. Listen to the full episode: al-monitor.com/podcasts/tho...
Kholood Khair spoke with @amberinzaman.bsky.social on atrocities in Sudan's el-Fasher and the regional interests fueling the war. Listen to the full episode: al-monitor.com/podcasts/tho...
NEW podcast: Is the Gaza deal in trouble? Views from Israel, Palestine and Washington
@elizhagedorn.bsky.social, Rina Bassist, & Daoud Kuttab joined @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal, including violations, post-war governance, and more: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/gaz...
@elizhagedorn.bsky.social, Rina Bassist, & Daoud Kuttab joined @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal, including violations, post-war governance, and more: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/gaz...
October 24, 2025 at 7:24 PM
NEW podcast: Is the Gaza deal in trouble? Views from Israel, Palestine and Washington
@elizhagedorn.bsky.social, Rina Bassist, & Daoud Kuttab joined @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal, including violations, post-war governance, and more: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/gaz...
@elizhagedorn.bsky.social, Rina Bassist, & Daoud Kuttab joined @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss the Gaza ceasefire deal, including violations, post-war governance, and more: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/gaz...
NEW podcast: Syria’s business elite embraces Sharaa as integration of Kurds, foreign jihadist crackdown awaits
Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent @amberinzaman.bsky.social joins host @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss her recent trip to Syria. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/syr...
Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent @amberinzaman.bsky.social joins host @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss her recent trip to Syria. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/syr...
October 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
NEW podcast: Syria’s business elite embraces Sharaa as integration of Kurds, foreign jihadist crackdown awaits
Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent @amberinzaman.bsky.social joins host @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss her recent trip to Syria. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/syr...
Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent @amberinzaman.bsky.social joins host @adamlucente.bsky.social to discuss her recent trip to Syria. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/syr...
NEW podcast: How do Israelis perceive Trump's Gaza peace deal, and what are the biggest points of contention between Israel and Hamas? Al-Monitor's Rina Bassist joins Adam Lucente to discuss the latest in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks.
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October 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
NEW podcast: How do Israelis perceive Trump's Gaza peace deal, and what are the biggest points of contention between Israel and Hamas? Al-Monitor's Rina Bassist joins Adam Lucente to discuss the latest in the Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks.
www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/are...
www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/are...
Turkey boasts of antiquities' return, but faces scrutiny at home
As Ankara celebrates the cultural diplomacy that returned Roman bronzes and Ottoman manuscripts, critics warn that the same government risks eroding heritage at home.
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As Ankara celebrates the cultural diplomacy that returned Roman bronzes and Ottoman manuscripts, critics warn that the same government risks eroding heritage at home.
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October 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Turkey boasts of antiquities' return, but faces scrutiny at home
As Ankara celebrates the cultural diplomacy that returned Roman bronzes and Ottoman manuscripts, critics warn that the same government risks eroding heritage at home.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
As Ankara celebrates the cultural diplomacy that returned Roman bronzes and Ottoman manuscripts, critics warn that the same government risks eroding heritage at home.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
Al-Monitor's Elizabeth Hagedorn reports from outside UN headquarters in New York City during the UN General Assembly on Trump's comments on the war in Gaza, including his calling allies’ Palestine recognition a 'reward' to Hamas, Israel's widening assault on Gaza City, and more.
September 23, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Al-Monitor's Elizabeth Hagedorn reports from outside UN headquarters in New York City during the UN General Assembly on Trump's comments on the war in Gaza, including his calling allies’ Palestine recognition a 'reward' to Hamas, Israel's widening assault on Gaza City, and more.
🚨 French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Monday that France recognizes the 'State of Palestine' at the UN General Assembly, in the interest of 'peace' between Israelis and Palestinians.
September 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
🚨 French President Emmanuel Macron declared on Monday that France recognizes the 'State of Palestine' at the UN General Assembly, in the interest of 'peace' between Israelis and Palestinians.
NEW: Middle East debt issuance near $200B record amid September borrowing surge
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September 20, 2025 at 11:14 AM
NEW: Middle East debt issuance near $200B record amid September borrowing surge
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NEW podcast: Will Turkey and Damascus eventually accept Kurdish self-rule?
Amberin Zaman spoke with Meghan Bodette, who argues that the current dynamics will force them into changing tack, with all sides reaping the benefits of compromise. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/why...
Amberin Zaman spoke with Meghan Bodette, who argues that the current dynamics will force them into changing tack, with all sides reaping the benefits of compromise. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/why...
September 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
NEW podcast: Will Turkey and Damascus eventually accept Kurdish self-rule?
Amberin Zaman spoke with Meghan Bodette, who argues that the current dynamics will force them into changing tack, with all sides reaping the benefits of compromise. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/why...
Amberin Zaman spoke with Meghan Bodette, who argues that the current dynamics will force them into changing tack, with all sides reaping the benefits of compromise. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/why...
UN sanctions on Iran to be reimposed, France's Macron says
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September 18, 2025 at 5:18 PM
UN sanctions on Iran to be reimposed, France's Macron says
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NEW podcast: Qatar summit: Trouble for US-Gulf security relations, Hamas presence?
Francesco Schiavi joined Adam Lucente to weigh in on what’s next for Gulf relations with the US and Israel after Israel's strikes on Doha and Qatar's emergency summit.
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Francesco Schiavi joined Adam Lucente to weigh in on what’s next for Gulf relations with the US and Israel after Israel's strikes on Doha and Qatar's emergency summit.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
NEW podcast: Qatar summit: Trouble for US-Gulf security relations, Hamas presence?
Francesco Schiavi joined Adam Lucente to weigh in on what’s next for Gulf relations with the US and Israel after Israel's strikes on Doha and Qatar's emergency summit.
www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/qat...
Francesco Schiavi joined Adam Lucente to weigh in on what’s next for Gulf relations with the US and Israel after Israel's strikes on Doha and Qatar's emergency summit.
www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/qat...
NEW: Saudi Arabia dreams of Hollywood as $150M epic 'Desert Warrior' debuts
Backed by government funding, the kingdom aims to become a global filmmaking hub with the $150 million epic 'Desert Warrior' and other high-profile productions.
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Backed by government funding, the kingdom aims to become a global filmmaking hub with the $150 million epic 'Desert Warrior' and other high-profile productions.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:25 PM
NEW: Saudi Arabia dreams of Hollywood as $150M epic 'Desert Warrior' debuts
Backed by government funding, the kingdom aims to become a global filmmaking hub with the $150 million epic 'Desert Warrior' and other high-profile productions.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
Backed by government funding, the kingdom aims to become a global filmmaking hub with the $150 million epic 'Desert Warrior' and other high-profile productions.
www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...
Lebanon grants license to Musk's Starlink in bid to address sluggish telecomms, @s-wendel.bsky.social reports
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September 11, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Lebanon grants license to Musk's Starlink in bid to address sluggish telecomms, @s-wendel.bsky.social reports
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NEW podcast: Lebanon army seeks to finalize Hezbollah disarmament plan
Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Beirut, Beatrice Farhat, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the highly anticipated Lebanese cabinet session on the army plan to disarm Hezbollah. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/leb...
Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Beirut, Beatrice Farhat, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the highly anticipated Lebanese cabinet session on the army plan to disarm Hezbollah. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/leb...
September 4, 2025 at 7:55 PM
NEW podcast: Lebanon army seeks to finalize Hezbollah disarmament plan
Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Beirut, Beatrice Farhat, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the highly anticipated Lebanese cabinet session on the army plan to disarm Hezbollah. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/leb...
Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Beirut, Beatrice Farhat, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the highly anticipated Lebanese cabinet session on the army plan to disarm Hezbollah. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/leb...
NEW Al-Monitor Business and Tech: Turkey's Tesla sales soar
This week, Jack Dutton looks at Tesla in Turkey; Syria’s first oil exports since the lifting of sanctions; & the UAE founding a new trade bloc formed in response to Trump tariffs. Catch up here:
www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2...
This week, Jack Dutton looks at Tesla in Turkey; Syria’s first oil exports since the lifting of sanctions; & the UAE founding a new trade bloc formed in response to Trump tariffs. Catch up here:
www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2...
September 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
NEW Al-Monitor Business and Tech: Turkey's Tesla sales soar
This week, Jack Dutton looks at Tesla in Turkey; Syria’s first oil exports since the lifting of sanctions; & the UAE founding a new trade bloc formed in response to Trump tariffs. Catch up here:
www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2...
This week, Jack Dutton looks at Tesla in Turkey; Syria’s first oil exports since the lifting of sanctions; & the UAE founding a new trade bloc formed in response to Trump tariffs. Catch up here:
www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2...