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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...
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4.7 stars from 99 ratings
“Always informative and interesting perspectives. Thanks all involved in this project.”
Jamie_HH via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
01/24/24
great format, even better content
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“I've been listening to Babel for a few months and I have so enjoyed each and every episode I've heard so far. The episodes present topics in unique style. The effectiveness lies in the great analysis. The variety of topics and guest speakers have kept me coming back for more each week. I...”Read full review »
The Dog's Tux via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/23
Fantastic work!
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“One of the best podcasts on the Middle East and North Africa! I listen to it regularly - please keep up the great work!”
SchmidSophie via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/08/22
Recent Episodes
This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with Mohammad Ali Shabani, editor of Amwaj.media, a London-based news site focusing on Iran, Iraq, and the Arabian Peninsula countries. Together, they discuss Iran’s regional strategy and the choices Iran has after a year of rising regional tensions. Then,...
Published 11/12/24
Published 11/12/24
Just over a week ago, Israel conducted multiple waves of airstrikes against military sites in Iran. These strikes were in response to Iran launching a barrage of ballistic missiles against Israel a few weeks prior, which marked the second direct Iranian missile attack on Israel this year. Asher...
Published 11/05/24
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