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Matt Duss and Yousef Munayyer unpack the shifting landscape of American public opinion on #Israel and its implications for the future US engagement in the #MiddleEast.

Daniel Neep and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss Neep's new book, Syria: A Modern History. From Ottoman roots to civil war, he unpacks how history shapes #Syria's struggles today.

Yousef Munayyer and Omar Shakir discuss his decision to depart from Human Rights Watch, the contents of the report that the organization sought to withhold, and the broader challenges of conducting human rights documentation on #Palestine within a climate of repression and restricted expression.

Yousef Munayyer and Muhammad Mustafa explore rising crime in Palestinian towns inside #Israel, the government’s willful neglect, and the shifting domestic political landscape ahead of the Israeli elections.

Negar Mortazavi and Yousef Munayyer examine the latest unrest in Iran amid a deepening economic crisis, intensifying US sanctions, and rising threats of external military intervention.

Yara M. Asi, Muhammad Shehada, and Yousef Munayyer discuss the current situation in Gaza, the forthcoming “Phase 2” of the ceasefire, and the implications for Palestinians in the Strip as well as for the broader Middle East region.

Imad K. Harb and Khalil E. Jahshan examine the situation in #Lebanon, focusing on the challenges of disarming #Hezbollah and the ongoing #Israeli military campaign against the country.

Radwan Ziadeh and Yousef Munayyer discuss #Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s visit to the White House, exploring what Syrians hope to gain from the trip, and what both Damascus and the #Trump administration seek from the US–Syria relationship.

Experts examine how the war on #Gaza has reshaped global public opinion toward #Israel , and explore how these shifting perceptions influenced the New York mayoral race and other key state-level elections across the US in 2025.

Experts examine the #Trump administration’s proposed plan for #Gaza, assess the likelihood of a lasting #ceasefire, evaluate the current role of the US in the region, and explore whether efforts to normalize relations with #Israel might be revived. Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer

Yousef Munayyer chats with Sarah Leah Whitson and Michael Shaeffer Omer-Man about their new book, which offers a blueprint for a future in #Palestine and #Israel. The conversation covers the plan offered in their book, the process of coming up with it together, why they felt this intervention was so needed now, and what sort of conditions will be required to begin putting the plan into place.

Aaron Magid and Khalil E. Jahshan explore King Abdullah II's evolving relationship with the United States over the past 26 years, as well as Magid's new book, The Most American King.

Experts discuss escalating tensions as Israel launches attacks across the region, including a failed airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha and alleged drone attacks near Tunisian waters. Meanwhile, momentum for Palestinian statehood has accelerated, with Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia among the Western countries making historic recognition announcements. Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Ya...

Experts examine the announced plans of several countries to recognize #Palestine at the UNGA, Israel’s targeting of journalists at Nasser Hospital in #Gaza , and ongoing efforts by the Lebanese government to disarm resistance groups in the country. Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Yara Asi, Rami Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer

Brian K. Barber discusses his decades of research in #Gaza and his book "No Way But Forward," which chronicles the experiences of three Palestinian families living under the crushing weight of occupation and conflict. Khalil E. Jahshan moderated the discussion.

Experts discuss #Israel 's use of starvation as a weapon in #Gaza and the role of the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" in exacerbating the suffering of Palestinians in the Strip. Speakers: Hanna Alshaikh, Yara Asi, Rami Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer

Peter Beinart, Heba Gowayed, and Yousef Munayyer discuss Zohran Mamdani's surprise victory in New York City's mayoral Democratic primary and the implication it may have for US domestic and foreign policy.

Kristian Coates Ulrichsen and Khalil E. Jahshan discuss how the #Gulf Arab states are responding to #Israel’s assault on #Iran and explore the broader implications of this conflict for the #GCC nations and the Middle East.

Experts discuss Trump's trip to the region, the US deal with the Houthis, the dismissal of Michael Walz, the humanitarian situation in Gaza and the release of detained student protestors in the US.

Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer discuss the deteriorating situation in Gaza as well as Netanyahu's recent meeting with Trump and its implications for the Middle East.

Hanna Alshaikh ,  Yara M. Asi ,  Rami G. Khouri , and  Yousef Munayyer discuss the resumption of Israel's war on Gaza and the Trump administration's arrest of the war's critics on college campuses.

Sarah Leah Whitson discusses her organization's efforts to urge the ICC to investigate Joe Biden, Antony Blinken, and Lloyd Austin for their personal roles in aiding Israel's war crimes in Gaza. Whitson is Executive Director of Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN).

Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer discuss US foreign policy in the first six weeks of the Trump administration and how it affects the Middle East.

Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, and Yousef Munayyer discuss how the Middle East region has changed over the past year and their expectations for 2025.

Hanna Alshaikh, Yara M. Asi, Rami G. Khouri, Ethan Mayer-Rich, and Yousef Munayyer discuss the results of the US Presidential election and the implications for the Middle East.