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Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy

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Middle East Weekly brings you the most important stories from the Middle East, taking you behind the headlines with analysis from across the region. If you're interested in the Middle East, aren't sure why it's so important, or are just looking for a new way to fill your morning commute, give us a listen! Every week we'll be looking at three new Middle Eastern issues in the news, with expert analysis from our team of editors who'll be lifting the lid on a region that all too often seems impo ...
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In this week's podcast, we discuss the attempted resignation of Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and the growing protests in Algeria against President Bouteflika's proposed fifth term. In Iran, Zarif announced his resignation in a February 25th Instagram post, but President Rouhani insists that Zarif keep his job after widespread support for th…
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This week, Egypt's parliament approves a motion to amend the country's constitution. The proposed amendments would keep the current President, General Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, in power until 2034. In Libya, Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Hifter continues operation to take territory in the country's southwest, including al-Sharara oil fie…
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This week, European Union diplomats and Iranian representatives adopt a new mechanism to maintain trade as Iran works to comply with the nuclear deal in the face of US sanctions. Qatar's Emir travels to Lebanon for a financial conference, pledging funds for the country's economy and appearing to step into the Lebanese political arena. And in Tunis,…
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Our podcast is back with a discussion of the Jamal Khasghoggi murder in Istanbul, the formation of Iraq's new government, the return of US sanctions on Iran, and an election boycott in Bahrain. Tune in for your Middle East Update.Por Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy
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In this episode of the Middle East Weekly we discuss the events that occurred in Gaza this past weekend, when the Israeli Defense Forces killed 18 people and injured nearly 1000 people in reaction to Palestinian demonstrations near the border fence which separates Gaza from Israel. The Palestinian protests began on the anniversary of Land Day and w…
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To no one's surpise, Sisi won the election in Egypt. Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman is touring the US. Ghouta is still under siege, and Turkey is continuing Operation Olive Branch. Find out more in this week's episode of the Middle East Weekly!Por Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy
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Why does it feel like no one is taking action to end an increasingly dire humanitarian situation in Eastern Ghouta? What are the prospects for a democratic presidential election in Egypt at the end of this month? Tune in to get behind the news with editors from the Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy at Harvard University.…
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In our first story on this week's episode we discuss the history of corruption charges against Benjamin Netanyahu and other Israeli leaders. Next, we discuss the Turkish military's attack on a Syrian convoy heading to reinforce YPG forces in Afrin. Finally, we discuss an underreported story of U.S. strikes killing hundreds of Russian mercenaries in…
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On this week's episode of the Middle East Weekly we discuss Thomas Friedman's recent controversial column "Saudi Arabia's Arab Spring, at Last" and the attack on al-Rawda Mosque in Egypt's North Sinai Governorate on November 24, 2017.Por Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy
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