ABRATALKS

In this 13th episode of Abratalks, we sit down with Craig Considine : Sociologist, Author and Lecturer at Rice University. Raised in the suburbs of Boston, Craig grew up at the crossroads of cultures and beliefs with Irish and Italian roots, a Catholic upbringing, and early exposure to Jewish culture. From this environment shaped by diversity, family traditions, and religious nuance, he developed...

Dans ce douzième épisode d’Abratalks, nous recevons Simon Suleymani, militant pour les droits de l’homme, journaliste et cinéaste, pour une conversation éclairante sur l’exil, la résistance et la paix au Moyen-Orient. Simon a très tôt choisi de devenir une voix de son peuple. En 2017, après le coup d’État manqué de 2016 et l’instauration de l’état d’urgence en Turquie, son travail d’enquête sur le...

Dans ce 11e épisode d’Abratalks, nous recevons Sophie Wiesenfeld, fondatrice du think tank Hexagon Society, basé à Londres, pour une conversation sur le projet européen comme source d'inspiration féconde pour l'abrahamisme. Issue d’un héritage marocain, polonais et tunisien, à la croisée des mondes occidental et oriental, Sophie revient sur la manière dont ses racines et son parcours académique on...

In this 10th episode, Einat Levi, a strategic consultant focused on MENA partnerships, shares her multicultural background and the profound impact of her upbringing in Haifa, a city known for its coexistence. She talks about the concept of 'Arab Jew' and reflects on her first visit to Morocco, a journey of rediscovering her heritage. Enjoy listening and don't forget to suscribe, like and share thi...

In this 9th episode of Abratalks, we welcome Aurèle Tobelem, Director of Research at the Forum for Foreign Relations, Historian, and Cultural Strategist. From the Gaza ceasefire to the evolving legacy of the Abraham Accords, Aurèle shares his perspective on the shifting geopolitical landscape of the MENA region exploring how history, identity, and storytelling intertwine to shape our understanding...

Dans ce huitième épisode d’Abratalks, nous recevons Othman El Kachtoul, diplomate, islamologue et enseignant. Né à Tanger dans une famille traditionnelle aux lointaines origines espagnoles, Othman étudie l'ingénierie en France puis commence sa carrière chez Décathlon. Il rejoint ensuite le Quai d’Orsay, rattrapé par son goût de l'autre et du dialogue interculturel. Après plusieurs années en poste...

In this seventh episode of Abratalks, we meet Fatema Alharbi, a passionate peace advocate from Bahrain and Gulf Affairs Director at Sharaka, an organization that fosters dialogue and understanding between the peoples of the Middle East. Fatema shares how her background in public speaking, sports, and writing led her to embrace activism and diplomacy. Through Sharaka, she works to build bridges bet...

Dans ce podcast, nous sommes allés à la rencontre de Rod et Arthur, les propriétaires du restaurant iranien NAMAK à Paris. Amis d'enfance, ils ont combiné leurs cultures - iranienne et juive tunisienne - pour créer une cantine perse unique. Ils partagent l'importance de leurs racines dans l'élaboration de leur menu, où saveurs et traditions se rencontrent pour créer des plats innovants et savoureu...

In this sixth episode of Abratalks, Chama Mechtaly shares her deeply personal journey of navigating identity, belonging, and activism as a woman born into a mixed Muslim and Jewish family in Morocco. Through her story, we explore the power of intersectionality, art, and cultural syncretism in shaping personal and collective narratives. From her early years in Morocco to her discovery of activism i...

In this fifth Abratalks episode, Nada Majdalani, Palestine Director of EcoPeace, discusses the role of this NGO in promoting environmental cooperation and climate security between Israel, Jordan and the Palestinian territories, and the importance of education and community engagement in addressing environmental issues. She emphasizes the interconnectedness of environmental concerns, peace building...

In this fourth episode of Abratalks, Dalia Ziada shares her transformative journey from Egypt to the US to become a prominent advocate for peace and dialogue between the Arab countries and Israel, a fighter against Islamism, and an expert on the geopolitics of the Middle East and Eastern Mediterranean. As an activist, she recounts her awakening during a university protest for the Intifada and her...

Dans ce troisième épisode d'Abratalks, nous avons l'honneur de recevoir Laure d'Hauteville, figure éminente de l'art moderne et contemporain au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique du Nord. Son parcours exceptionnel, de la découverte de la scène artistique libanaise à la création de Menart Fair, une plateforme dédiée aux artistes du Levant et du Golfe, témoigne d'une vision audacieuse et d'un engagement pro...

In this second episode of Abratalks, we sit down with Khaled Hassan to explore his extraordinary journey from growing up in Egypt to embracing Judaism and becoming a passionate advocate for dialogue, coexistence and innovation in the MENA region. Khaled shares how his childhood, shaped by cultural diversity and personal challenges, led him on a path of self-discovery, culminating in his commitment...

In this first Abratalks conversation, Hayvi Bouzo shares her journey from her mixed heritage in Syria to becoming a prominent journalist and advocate for peace in the Middle East. She discusses her childhood which was marked by liberal values and open discussions, the challenges of reporting under the repressive regime of Bachar Al Assad, and her transition to political journalism in the US, which...