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).
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 3 days 2 hours 20 minutes
episode 1: Audio Brief: China's Essential Role in the Gulf States' Energy Transitions
China has established itself as an essential partner in Gulf states' energy transitions, but Western governments have been reluctant to compete head-to-head with Chinese enterprises in this sector.
episode 46: Danny Hajjar: Today's Arab Music
This week on Babel, Jon Alterman speaks with music journalist Danny Hajjar about the changing Arabic music scene.
episode 45: Analysis: Human Rights in a Multipolar World
Zeid Qiblawi speaks with Natasha Hall, senior fellow with the Middle East Program at CSIS, about the reversal of human rights norms in an increasingly multipolar world.
episode 44: Renad Mansour and Farea Al-Muslimi: The Cost of Political Settlements in the MENA Region
This week on Babel, you will hear excerpts from Jon Alterman's recent discussion with Chatham House experts Renad Mansour and Farea al-Muslimi, alongside the CSIS Middle East Program's Natasha Hall.
episode 43: Analysis: The Ripple Effect of Water Insecurity
Leah Hickert speaks with Natasha Hall about why the Middle East's business-as-usual approach to water is becoming more costly by the day.
episode 42: Rula Hardal: Life as a Palestinian Citizen of Israel
Jon Alterman speaks with Rula Hardal about her life in both Israel and the West Bank, what reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians would look like, and the concessions that each side needs to make for a sustainable path forward.
episode 41: Audio Brief: Israel Could Lose
The Israeli military is the most formidable fighting force in the Middle East, but it is possible that the army might lose the war in Gaza.
episode 40: Khalil Sayegh: What We Get Wrong About Gaza
Jon Alterman speaks with Khalil Sayegh about people's misconceptions about Gaza, the spread of misinformation, and why grassroots peace efforts need to change after the conflict.
episode 39: A Mezze: Chat GPMufti
A recent flurry of Islamic experimentation with artifical intelligence has been met with mixed results.
episode 38: Neri Zilber: Inside Israeli Politics During Wartime
Jon Alterman speaks with Neri Zilber about the war in Gaza, how Israelis are thinking about what comes next, and what it means for the region.