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Israel into 2025: Building on Regional Successes, Avoiding Domestic Fractures
23 Dec 2024
Amidst regional military successes, Israel faces profound internal divisions as it enters 2025, grappling with unpopular political maneuvers and the ongoing ...
23 Dec 2024
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After Assad: Navigating Syria's Power Vacuum and Regional Fallout
16 Dec 2024
David Makovsky, Andrew Tabler, and Tamir Hayman examine the intricate aftermath of the Assad regime's fall in Syria and its implications for regional stabili...
16 Dec 2024
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Inside the Middle East: How War, Ceasefires, and Trump’s Arrival Are Reshaping the Middle East
9 Dec 2024
David Makovsky and Bernard Haykel analyze the shifting geopolitical landscape of the Middle East following military and diplomatic developments involving Ira...
9 Dec 2024
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Will the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Hold?
2 Dec 2024
With a delicate ceasefire announced between Israel and Hezbollah, military analyst Amos Harel discusses its implications, warning that while it presents a ch...
2 Dec 2024
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Israel and Iran Tensions: Calculating Risk Amid Conflict
11 Nov 2024
Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, following significant Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and diminishing Iran’s proxy networks. The episod...
11 Nov 2024
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Post-Sinwar: Hostages, Succession & Thwarting Hamas Revival
4 Nov 2024
The assassination of Yahya Sinwar, a key leader in Hamas, marks a significant change in the power dynamics within the organization and poses challenges for b...
4 Nov 2024
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Trump & Harris Senior Advisors Contrast Visions for US Middle East Policy
28 Oct 2024
Renowned experts Tom Nides and Victoria Coates dissect U.S. Middle East policy ahead of the pivotal presidential election, highlighting stark contrasts betwe...
28 Oct 2024
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Hezbollah Decapitated?: The War with Israel and Lebanon's Future
21 Oct 2024
Israel's tactical operations have significantly weakened Hezbollah's leadership, including the death of Hassan Nasrallah, presenting a pivotal moment in the ...
21 Oct 2024
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Iran, Israel & Missiles: Roots of Iran's Enmity & Military Escalation
14 Oct 2024
Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel marks a new phase in their hostile relationship, highlighting the deep-seated ideological and strategic tensions be...
14 Oct 2024
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30 Years of Peace Under Pressure: Israel and Jordan in Regional Turmoil
30 Sep 2024
The episode examines the Israel-Jordan peace treaty, 30 years later, highlighting its resilience despite recent tensions exacerbated by the Gaza War and Iran...
30 Sep 2024
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Ring of Fire: Iran’s Proxy Network Against Israel and How to Disrupt It
23 Sep 2024
Iran's use of proxy networks across the Middle East has created a complex security challenge for Israel, with influence extending from Lebanon to Yemen. Expe...
23 Sep 2024
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Israel's Wartime Economy: Navigating Crisis and Beyond
16 Sep 2024
Karnit Flug discusses the complex challenges facing Israel's economy due to ongoing conflict, including increased military expenditures and impacts on critic...
16 Sep 2024
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Back to School: Lessons from New Study on Israel and Campus Narratives
9 Sep 2024
Amidst escalating campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict, there is a significant increase in antisemitic incidents affecting Jewish students in the U...
9 Sep 2024
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Evolution of Hamas: Terror, Policy and Politics
2 Sep 2024
Experts Ghaith al-Omari and Ehud Yaari join David Makovsky to explore the evolution of Hamas, focusing on the organization's ideologies, leadership, and stra...
2 Sep 2024
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Middle East Crisis Moment: Stakes for the US-Israel Security Relationship
19 Aug 2024
The episode delves into the current Middle East crisis, focusing on retaliatory strikes by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel and the potential regional impli...
19 Aug 2024
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Can the Gaza War Bridge the Secular-Haredi Military Draft Divide?
12 Aug 2024
The discussion explores the impact of the Gaza War on the Israeli military draft policy concerning the Haredi community, questioning if the crisis could beco...
12 Aug 2024
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How Has Israeli Society Changed After 300+ Days of War?
5 Aug 2024
Israeli society is grappling with profound division and trauma over 300 days after the initial Hamas assault, having experienced a brief period of unity and ...
5 Aug 2024
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A New Calculus for War? Understanding Israel-Hezbollah Dynamics
29 Jul 2024
Amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah at the northern border, analysts Amos Harel and Hanin Ghaddar explore the potential for all-out war and th...
29 Jul 2024
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Allies Under Pressure: The Gaza War and U.S.-Israel Relations
22 Jul 2024
Dennis Ross and David Makovsky explore the impact of the ongoing Gaza conflict on U.S.-Israel relations, discussing whether recent tensions signify a tempora...
22 Jul 2024