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Today on the show, Fareed speaks with veteran foreign affairs correspondent Kim Ghattas and Amos Hochstein, former Middle East envoy under the Biden administration, about what to expect from President Trump's first major foreign trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Next, India and Pakistan have reached a fragile ceasefire. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy, joins the show to discuss the United States' role in the deal and the potential for future flare-ups. Finally, Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, speaks with Fareed about his announcement that he plans to give away $200 billion through the Gates Foundation — including 99% of his own wealth — over the next 20 years. GUESTS: Kim Ghattas (@KimGhattas), Amos Hochstein (@amoshochstein), Ravi Agrawal (@RaviReports), Bill Gates (@BillGates) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kim Ghattas, Middle East expert, author and journalist, joins Dr Helen Belopolsky, HSBC's Global Head of Geopolitical Risk, for a discussion about the developments and trends changing the Middle East's established status quo.Kim shares her perspectives on strategic reforms and political rebalancing, the role of the US in the region, intra-regional dynamics, and ambitious economic diversification.Watch or listen to understand more about the Middle East's complexities, risks and opportunities.This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the HSBC Global Investment Summit in Hong Kong on 26 March 2025. Find out more here: grp.hsbc/gisKim Ghattas is the author of Black Wave (2020), a New York Times Top 100 Notable Book.Disclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of HSBC.
Over et år efter den 7. oktober, og over et år efter Israels enorme bombardement af Gaza, men også efter Assad er faldet i Syrien, og Libanon omsider har fået en ny præsident, taler Rune Lykkeberg i denne uges Langsomme samtaler med Kim Ghattas om det store billede i Mellemøsten. Er der grund til håb? Og for hvem? Kim Ghattas (f. 1977) er libanesisk journalist, kommentator og forfatter. Hun har både studeret statskundskab på det amerikanske universitet i Beirut og arbejdet som korrespondent i regionen for BBC og Financial Times, og i sit professionelle virke har hun gjort brug af sit dobbeltblik til at formidle Mellemøsten til Vesten – og Vesten til Mellemøsten. Kim Ghattas har udgivet flere bøger, herunder mesterværket Black Wave fra 2020, som er et forsøg på at beskrive, hvordan Mellemøsten er blevet til det, regionen er i dag – ud fra spørgsmålet: Hvad skete der med os? Ifølge Ghattas kræver den nuværende situation i Mellemøsten, at man kan holde mindst to tanker i hovedet på samme tid: Der er grund til håbløshed, hvis man er palæstinenser, og der er grund til optimisme, hvis man er syrer. På mange måder føles det, som om vi står for enden af en epoke, og ingen aner, hvad der kommer efter, siger hun. Men som Kim Ghattas også minder os om: Folk i Mellemøsten har altid haft en ufattelig styrke til at overkomme modgang og modstand og skabe en bedre fremtid.
Today on GPS, the scenes coming out of post-Assad Syria are extraordinary: prisoners freed, families reunited, a missing American found. Now comes the tough part: putting a country of dueling factions back together ... under the leadership of a group that's deemed a terror organization by the United States and many other countries. I'll talk to Richard Haass and Kim Ghattas about Syria's uncertain future. And ... Syria has one of the world's biggest humanitarian emergencies for many years. But what are the OTHER global crises that the world can't afford to ignore RIGHT NOW? David Miliband of the International Rescue Committe will tell us. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm on the Biden's administration's work to fight climate change ... before the Trump team comes to power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
How did Syria's government rule with an iron fist for five decades, only to collapse in two weeks? And after 14 years of bloody civil war, why was now the moment that a frozen war exploded into the global spotlight? The cost Syrians have already paid is greater than any nation could reasonably be expected to bear. Since 2011, more than 500,000 Syrians have died, including 200,000 civilians, and nearly six million refugees flooded neighboring Arab States and some European nations, most notably Germany.But what comes next? Nature abhors a vacuum, and so does geopolitics. Iran, Russia, Israel, the Gulf states, and the United States all have vested interests in Syria's future, a country that this week's GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast guest calls "the crown jewel" of proxy influence in the Middle East. Here to help make sense of these shocking past few weeks and the potential power vacuum to come is Middle East expert and Beirut-based journalist Kim Ghattas.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Kim Ghattas Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.
How did Syria's government rule with an iron fist for five decades, only to collapse in two weeks? And after 14 years of bloody civil war, why was now the moment that a frozen war exploded into the global spotlight? The cost Syrians have already paid is greater than any nation could reasonably be expected to bear. Since 2011, more than 500,000 Syrians have died, including 200,000 civilians, and nearly six million refugees flooded neighboring Arab States and some European nations, most notably Germany.But what comes next? Nature abhors a vacuum, and so does geopolitics. Iran, Russia, Israel, the Gulf states, and the United States all have vested interests in Syria's future, a country that this week's GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast guest calls "the crown jewel" of proxy influence in the Middle East. Here to help make sense of these shocking past few weeks and the potential power vacuum to come is Kim Ghattas, a contributing editor at the Financial Times and author of Black Wave.Host: Ian BremmerGuest: Kim Ghattas Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.
رابطهای که سرنوشت ایران را تغییر داد: شاه، نیکسون و توافقات پشت پرده.از تخت طاووس تا کاخ سفید.متن: معین فرخی، علی بندری | ویدیو و صدا: نیما خالدیکیابرای دیدن ویدیوی این اپیزود اگر ایران هستید ویپیان بزنید و روی لینک زیر کلیک کنیدیوتیوب بیپلاسکانال تلگرام بیپلاسمنابع و لینکهایی برای کنجکاوی بیشترThe Oil Kings: How the U.S., Iran, and Saudi Arabia Changed the Balance of Power in the Middle East, Andrew Scott CooperUS Foreign Policy and the Modernization of Iran: Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and the Shah (Security, Conflict and Cooperation in the Contemporary World)Nixon, Kissinger, and the Shah: The United States and Iran in the Cold War, Roham AlvandiBlack Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East, Kim Ghattasتاریخ مصور جنگ ایران و عراق جعفر شیرعلی نیا - انتشارات سایان شاه و شطرنج قدرت در خاورمیانه - آرش رییسینژاد - نشر نیپادشاهان نفت - اندرو اسکات کوپر - نشر اشارهA Story About Richard Nixon, Anwar Sadat And The Shah's FuneralThe State Visit of the Shah of Iran | July 24, 1973What Would Have Happened To Iran If President Nixon Stayed In OfficeWhat The Shah Told Nixon At Their Last Meeting Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gideon talks to FT contributing editor Kim Ghattas about the rebel advances in Syria that have taken place in the wake of Israel's bombardment of President Bashar al-Assad's Hizbollah allies in Lebanon. Will Assad's backers in Iran and Russia hold firm and can the ceasefire agreement in neighbouring Lebanon hold? Clip: Channel 4 NewsFree links to read more on this topic:Rebel advances in Syria spell danger for Russia's Middle Eastern ambitionsInside Aleppo: the Syrian city captured by rebelsRebel offensive boosts Turkey's influence in SyriaAssad is sitting tight as Syria burnsSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Professor Raja Mohan and CGAI Fellows Stewart Beck and Vina Nadjibulla about Indian foreign policy and the Canada-India relationship in the wake of the tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions. // Participants' bios - Raja Mohan is the former director of the Institute of South Asian Studies at the National University of Singapore and advisor to the Council for Strategic and Defense Research in New Delhi, and was the founding director of Carnegie India. - Stewart Beck served as Canada's High Commissioner to India in addition to various other senior assignments in Asia as well as serving as our Consul General to San Francisco and later as President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation. - Vina Nadjibulla is Vice-President, Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and an Adjunct Professor at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Read & Watch: - "Underground Empire: How America Weaponized the World Economy", by Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250840554/undergroundempire - Canadian Foreign Interference Commission Public Hearings: https://foreigninterferencecommission.ca/public-hearings - "Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East", by Kim Ghattas: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250131218/blackwave // Recording Date: October 21, 2024. Release date: 25 October 2024
Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon has broken a status quo that could carry potentially momentous consequences for a country and a region already marked by a year of conflict. Critical questions loom. What are Israel's military objectives in the south and can they be achieved? Has the weakening of Hezbollah shifted Lebanon's internal power balance and created opportunities for strengthening state sovereignty? How will Iran respond to the weakening of its billion-dollar proxy? And are there realistic opportunities for the international community, especially the United States, to pursue diplomatic options that could produce greater stability in Lebanon and along the Israel-Lebanon border? Join Aaron David Miller as he sits down with Kim Ghattas and Ambassador David Satterfield to address these and other questions on Carnegie Connects.
Original air date: March 15, 2023 There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkus of Haaretz to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia resuming diplomatic ties and the ongoing crisis in Israel. Do we anticipate big changes in the Middle East following this announcement? What does this say about America's role in the region? Is Israel in an (unwritten) constitutional crisis? All of this and more during this thoughtful discussion. Members get a bonus segment where David and Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave, continue the conversation about the Saudi-Iran relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Original air date: March 15, 2023 There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkus of Haaretz to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia resuming diplomatic ties and the ongoing crisis in Israel. Do we anticipate big changes in the Middle East following this announcement? What does this say about America's role in the region? Is Israel in an (unwritten) constitutional crisis? All of this and more during this thoughtful discussion. Members get a bonus segment where David and Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave, continue the conversation about the Saudi-Iran relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show, Fareed is joined by Danny Citrinowicz, former head of the Iranian Strategic Branch in the Israeli military intelligence, to discuss Iran's attack this week and how Israel might strike back. Then, long-time foreign correspondent Kim Ghattas speaks with Fareed from Beirut. They discuss the impacts of Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah and the hope for a political alternative. Next, French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Lévy comes on the show to discuss his new book “Israel Alone,” and makes the case for why the West should support Israel in its war. Then, author of the new book “The Message” Ta-Nehisi Coates tells Fareed about what he saw during his trip to Israel and the West Bank, and why he believes that Israel is an apartheid state. GUESTS: Danny Citrinowicz (@citrinowicz), Kim Ghattas (@KimGhattas), Bernard-Henri Lévy (@BHL), Ta-Nehisi Coates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We're making multitasking that much more interesting and easier with De Balie Podcast. This time with: Kim Ghattas on Gaza, the Middle East and the day after. Listen to a selection of our programmes, wherever you want. Whether your on the train, preparing your meal in the kitchen or breaking personal records in the gym, De Balie is always within reach. With two programmes to listen to each week.Ever since the events of October 7th 2023, the world can no longer avert its gaze from Gaza and the Westbank. With Beirut based journalist Kim Ghattas and Clingendael-researcher Erwin van Veen we will discuss what came before the 7th of October and analyse the role of key regional players such as Iran and Saudi Arabia.‘At its core, the current turmoil in the Middle East is about the longest occupation in modern history, one that leaves the Palestinians dispossessed while Israel quests relentlessly for its security', says Kim Ghattas. But in understanding the events of last year, Ghattas argues that the regional context is a key component.Kim Ghattas (The Atlantic, Financial Times) shines a light on the latest dynamics, putting the war in Gaza in regional and historical context. Together with Middle East expert Erwin van Veen Ghattas will discuss the role and goals of regional powers such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, Hamas and Hezbollah. How is the war in Israel and Palestine affecting the wider region? Will we soon see concrete steps towards a Palestinian state? Is there a durable way out of this? Or, is peace less attainable the longer the war goes on?Check out the privacy notice on https://art19.com/privacy and the privacy statement of California on https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Zie het privacybeleid op https://art19.com/privacy en de privacyverklaring van Californië op https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Aan tafel deze week: journalist Kim Ghattas, Staatssecretaris van Defensie Gijs Tuinman, oud-diplomaat en vredesonderhandelaar Robert Serry, vredesactivisten Rula Daood en Alon-Lee Green van Standing Together Presentatie: Twan Huys Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-29-sept-24
Aan tafel deze week: journalist Kim Ghattas, Staatssecretaris van Defensie Gijs Tuinman, oud-diplomaat en vredesonderhandelaar Robert Serry, vredesactivisten Rula Daood en Alon-Lee Green van Standing Together Presentatie: Twan Huys Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-29-sept-24
Gideon talks to Kim Ghattas, an FT contributing editor based in Beirut, about Israel's decision to step up its war against Lebanon's Hizbollah. How will the militant group and its allies respond, and can the war be contained? Clips: Sky News; The GuardianFollow Gideon on X @gideonrachmanFree links to read more on this topic:Israel tells troops to prepare for possible ground offensive in LebanonMilitary briefing: Israeli intelligence and air force use ‘victory doctrine' against Hizbollah ‘Leave your homes now': Lebanon endures bloodiest day in decadesIts strategy may lie in ruins, but Hizbollah will not admit defeatSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tommy and Ben discuss the escalation of violence between Israel and Hezbollah into all-out war, the shuttering of Al Jazeera in the West Bank, the importance and futility of the United Nations General Assembly, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's trip to the US with a “victory plan” and a swing state ammunition plant visit. Then they discuss new polling that reveals where American voters stand on foreign policy issues, another troubling local election in Germany with high turnout for the far-right, a Socialist candidate's victory in Sri Lanka's election, Elon Musk caving on free speech in Brazil, the potential national security implications of a sunken luxury yacht, a proposal in Albania to create a liberal Muslim micro-state, and painted dogs displayed as pandas in a Chinese zoo. Then, Ben speaks with Lebanese journalist and author of Black Wave, Kim Ghattas, about the situation on the ground in Beirut after the last week of pager attacks and strikes have caused panic, as well as the degree of damage to Hezbollah's power.
Original air date: October 13, 2023 The escalation in Israel's war with Hamas would have profound effects on the region and the global community. Kim Ghattas joins Jon and David to predict what could come next in the conflict, what role the rest of the region will play, and how the rest of the world will feel the effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Original air date: October 13, 2023 The escalation in Israel's war with Hamas would have profound effects on the region and the global community. Kim Ghattas joins Jon and David to predict what could come next in the conflict, what role the rest of the region will play, and how the rest of the world will feel the effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The pager explosions throughout Lebanon shocked the region and the world. As more details come to light, it's clear that the attack was the result of an extensive and unprecedented Israeli intelligence operation. So how did they do it, and what comes next? Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos and regional expert Kim Ghattas join Kori Schake, Ed Luce, and David Rothkopf to answer these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The pager explosions throughout Lebanon shocked the region and the world. As more details come to light, it's clear that the attack was the result of an extensive and unprecedented Israeli intelligence operation. So how did they do it, and what comes next? Former CIA officer Marc Polymeropoulos and regional expert Kim Ghattas join Kori Schake, Ed Luce, and David Rothkopf to answer these questions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Lebanon, the health ministry is calling on citizens to be on "high alert" after devices belonging to members of Hezbollah suddenly exploded. Several people have been killed and thousands injured, including Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, according to Iranian state media. Hezbollah said it holds Israel responsible for the attack and vowed retribution. Christiane gets the latest from Lebanese journalist Kim Ghattas. Also on today's show: US Senate Democrat Chris Murphy; "Borderland" Director Pamela Yates & human rights activist Gabriela Castañeda; presidential historian Timothy Naftali Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NATO leaders met this week in Washington, DC to discuss several topics on the 75th anniversary of the summit. Hot topics included Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the rise of China, and political challenges many alliance members are facing at home. Then, a look at the French and British election results and what they mean for the future of Europe. Plus, what to expect from Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's newly elected president. Kim Ghattas, Carla Anne Robbins, and Philip Stephens join World Review with Ivo Daalder to dive into these issues.
For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with CGAI Fellows Stewart Beck and Vina Nadjibulla about Canada and India in the wake of the recent Indian election. // Participants' bios - Stewart Beck served as Canada's High Commissioner to India in addition to various other senior assignments in Asia as well as serving as Canada's Consul General to San Francisco and later as President and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation. - Vina Nadjibulla is Vice-President, Research & Strategy at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada and an Adjunct Professor at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs at the University of British Columbia. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Read & Watch: - "China's Vulnerability Paradox: How the World's Largest Consumer Transformed Global Commodity Markets", by Pascale Massot: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/chinas-vulnerability-paradox-9780197771396 - "Upstart: How China Became a Great Power", by Oriana Skylar Mastro: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/upstart-9780197695067 - "Black Wave : Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry that Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East", by Kim Ghattas: https://www.wilsoncenter.org/book/black-wave-saudi-arabia-iran-and-forty-year-rivalry-unraveled-culture-religion-and-collective // Recording Date: June 26, 2024.
The International Criminal Court is considering whether to issue an arrest warrant against Benjamin Netanyahu - the first time in history such a move has been made against a pro-Western leader. It's sparked a mixed reaction, internationally, but it's unclear whether Israeli or Hamas leaders will ever be held accountable for potential war crimes. It's also unclear what impact, if any, this development will have on the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Guest: Julian Borger - World Affairs Editor at The Guardian; author of The Butcher's Trail and I Seek A Kind Person.Recommendations:Geraldine: Reading - Friendly Fire: How Israel Became Its Own Worst Enemy and the Hope for Its Future book by Ami AyalonHamish: Reading - Netanyahu and Khamenei find themselves in a tightening vice article in the Financial Times by Kim Ghattas Get in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.au
Today we are joined by Beirut-based journalist Kim Ghattas, author of the bestselling book Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry that Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East. She is also a contributing editor at the Financial Times.We're speaking to Kim about the unprecedented, overt attacks exchanged this month between Israel and Iran — most recently an Israeli strike on Friday near the Iranian city of Isfahan. Where is this dangerous tit-for-tat headed next, and what's at stake? What do Iran and Israel's leaders actually want here? And what does it mean for the wider region?For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcriptsTranscripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Original Air Date: March 15, 2023 There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkas of Haaretz to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia resuming diplomatic ties and the ongoing crisis in Israel. Do we anticipate big changes in the Middle East following this announcement? What does this say about America's role in the region? Is Israel in an (unwritten) constitutional crisis? All of this and more during this thoughtful discussion. Members get a bonus segment where David and Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave, continue the conversation about the Saudi-Iran relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Original Air Date: March 15, 2023 There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkas of Haaretz to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia resuming diplomatic ties and the ongoing crisis in Israel. Do we anticipate big changes in the Middle East following this announcement? What does this say about America's role in the region? Is Israel in an (unwritten) constitutional crisis? All of this and more during this thoughtful discussion. Members get a bonus segment where David and Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave, continue the conversation about the Saudi-Iran relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In June 1982, Israeli tanks rolled over the Lebanese border. Soon after, Iran sent 1,500 Revolutionary Guards into Lebanon to help fight them. Thereafter, funded by Iran but largely manned by Lebanese Shi'ites, Hezbollah established itself as the most powerful militia in Lebanon and the Ayatollah's most influential proxy. They were among the first Islamic groups in the Middle East to use suicide bombing, assassination and kidnapping. But it did not stop there. In the 1990s, Hezbollah began to morph into a political party too and set itself on the road to being the dominant force in Southern Lebanon it is today. Listen as William and Anita talk to Kim Ghattas about the history of one of the most feared Islamic groups in the Middle East. For bonus episodes, ad-free listening, reading lists, book discounts, a weekly newsletter, and a chat community. Sign up at https://empirepod.supportingcast.fm/ Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1979 was the year that set the Islamic world on the path to today. In Iran, the revolution established the nation as a theocracy that sought to defend Shi'ism across the world. In Saudi Arabia, the siege of the Holy Mosque led to the nation embracing a more radical Sunni Islam that it began to export around the world. Almost immediately they began to clash, with great impact across the globe. Listen to William and Anita as they speak with Kim Ghattas about the birth of this rivalry. For bonus episodes, ad-free listening, reading lists, book discounts, a weekly newsletter, and a chat community. Sign up at https://empirepod.supportingcast.fm/ Twitter: @Empirepoduk Email: empirepoduk@gmail.com Goalhangerpodcasts.com Producer: Callum Hill Exec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
As Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip, more and more regional actors are being drawn in, from the Houthis in Yemen, to Isis in Iraq and Syria. Gideon discusses whether a widening regional war can be averted with Kim Ghattas, distinguished fellow at Columbia University's Institute of Global Politics. Clip: ReutersFree links to read more on this topic:US intensifies efforts to prevent Middle East conflagrationSenior Hizbollah and Hamas figures killed as fears grow of regional warThe edge of the abyss looms in the Middle EastSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen TurnerRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're currently on a season break and will be back with new episodes in March. In the meantime, I wanted to share my conversation with journalist and author Kim Ghattas. Kim, who is half Lebanese and half Dutch, shot to prominence as a BBC reporter, first covering Lebanon and then reporting on U.S. foreign policy from the United States. Lately, she has gained recognition as an author of bestselling books, The Secretary and Black Wave, a must-read for all those interested and concerned about Middle East politics. She unpacks what inspires her and more profoundly talks about the shadow that growing up in the Lebanese civil war still casts across her life and outlook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This weekend will mark three months since Hamas attacked Israel. A painful ordeal continues for the families of more than 130 people still thought to be held hostage in Gaza. Prospects of another deal between Israel and Hamas to pause fighting are uncertain, despite a temporary truce in November which saw the release of 105 hostages. Among those released was 34-year-old Doron Katz Asher and her young daughters. Bianna spoke with Doron in Tel Aviv recently. Also on today's show: The Atlantic contributing writer Kim Ghattas and Soufan Group Director of Research Colin Clarke; Bulwark Publisher Sarah Longwell; Robert Pape, Director, Chicago Project on Security and Threats Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How likely is it that the Israel-Hamas war spreads into a wider conflict in the Middle East? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with author of Black Wave and Distinguished Fellow at Columbia's Institute for Global Politics, Kim Ghattas for the on-the-ground perspective from across Israel's northern border with Lebanon. Clashes between Israeli Defense Forces and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, have been increasing on the border since the October 7th Hamas attacks and tensions in the region are extremely high. There's a lot of anxiety in Lebanon right now about the potential for an Israeli strike, Ghattas explains, because of its history of Israeli invasion and the strength of Hezbollah, which has some 150,000 rockets and heavy duty weapons. Given that Lebanon is a country already reeling from economic collapse, a refugee crisis from Syria, a deadly 2020 explosion in the port of Beirut, and a massive currency devaluation, the consequences of war spreading across the Israeli border would be devastating for the country. Can diplomacy help lower tensions in the Middle East before simmering tensions boil over? Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.
How likely is it that the Israel-Hamas war spreads into a wider conflict in the Middle East? On the GZERO World Podcast, Ian Bremmer sits down with Beirut-based journalist and analyst Kim Ghattas for the on-the-ground perspective from across Israel's northern border with Lebanon. Clashes between Israeli Defense Forces and Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group, have been increasing on the border since the October 7th Hamas attacks and tensions in the region are extremely high. There's a lot of anxiety in Lebanon right now about the potential for an Israeli strike, Ghattas explains, because of its history of Israeli invasion and the strength of Hezbollah, which has some 150,000 rockets and heavy duty weapons. Given that Lebanon is a country already reeling from economic collapse, a refugee crisis from Syria, a deadly 2020 explosion in the port of Beirut, and a massive currency devaluation, the consequences of war spreading across the Israeli border would be devastating for the country. Can diplomacy help lower tensions in the Middle East before simmering tensions boil over?
The Hamas atrocities of 7th October and Israel's overwhelming retaliation have plunged the region into its worst chaos in 50 years. How deeply involved was Iran in the Hamas attacks? Did Netanyahu's political desperation and strategic bungling really open the door to the most anguished day in Israel's history? And is there a way to end the carnage before it spreads? Gavin Esler looks for answers with author and journalist Kim Ghattas who is based in Beirut – a Hamas stronghold – and Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, author of The Escape Artist: The Man Who Broke Out of Auschwitz to Warn the World. Support This Is Not A Drill on Patreon for early episodes, merchandise and more. • “Iran has been using the Palestinian cause as a way to assert itself as a leader in the region for 45 years.” – Kim Ghattas • “Netanyahu needs to be in the Prime Minister's chair to stay out of prison.” – Jonathan Freedland • “Hamas thought everyone would pitch in after their attacks, but there has been no uprising. In the Arab world you're starting to hear ‘Iran will fight Israel to the last Arab… or to the last Sunni.'” – Kim Ghattas • “Like most militaries, Israel does not want to see photographs of dead children. To Hamas, photos like those are an asset in the battle for world opinion.” – Jonathan Freedland Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. Doomsday Watch is a Podmasters production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, Fareed talks with CNN correspondent Jeremy Diamond who embedded with the IDF to report in Gaza and gives an update on Israel's fight against Hamas. Next, Fareed speaks with the former Palestinian Authority Foreign Minister Nasser al-Kidwa, who tells Fareed there is a need for a new Palestinian Authority that can integrate Hamas into its government. Then, Kim Ghattas, journalist and author of "The Black Wave," talks with Fareed about Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's recent speech and her thoughts on whether the group is likely to join the war in support of Hamas. Plus, Fareed sits down for an interview with Bill Maher, host of "Real Time" on HBO. They talk about US politics and the 2024 election, social media, cancel culture, and the state of higher education in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the war between Israel and Hamas continues, what are the prospects of the conflict spreading to Lebanon, Iran and the entire Middle East region? A special FRDH podcast with Kim Ghattas in Beirut and Robin Lustig, who has reported from the region for forty years. Give us an hour to explore how Hamas's October 7th sneak attack has changed the calculus in Lebanon and Iran and where the crisis might be headed.
Experts say disinformation around the Israel-Hamas war is running rampant. On this week's On the Media, a guide to understanding your feed in the midst of armed conflict. Plus, a deep dive into Saudi Arabia's rebranding experiment. 1. Mike Caulfield [@uwcip], a research scientist at the University of Washington's Center for an Informed Public, Aric Toler [@AricToler], a reporter at the visual investigations team at the New York Times, and Shayan Sadarizadeh [@Shayan86], a journalist at BBC Monitoring and BBC Verify, on how to navigate your social media feed in the midst of the war in Israel and Gaza. Listen. 2. OTM correspondent Micah Loewinger [@MicahLoewinger] looks at Saudi Arabia's strategy to shore up its power, and the role the nation could play in negotiations for peace between Israel and Palestine. Featuring: Justin Scheck [@ScheckNYTimes], a reporter at the New York Times, and co-author of Blood and Oil: Mohammed Bin Salman's Ruthless Quest For Global Power, Ahmed Al Omran [@ahmed], a reporter based in Saudi Arabia, and Kim Ghattas [@KimGhattas], a writer at The Atlantic and author of Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East. Listen.
Aan tafel deze week een analyse van de internationale verhoudingen en de wereldorde van journalist Kim Ghattas en politicoloog Jonathan Holslag: over de geopolitieke balanceeract in het Midden-Oosten, Europees militair onvermogen en Westerse kwetsbaarheid en afhankelijkheid Presentatie: Pieter Jan Hagens Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-22-okt-2023
Aan tafel deze week: Commandant der Strijdkrachten Onno Eichelsheim, journalist Kim Ghattas, politicoloog Jonathan Holslag, klimaatactivisten Hannah Prins & Jantijn Anema en de nieuwsfoto met fotograaf en filmmaker Ahmet Polat Presentatie: Pieter Jan Hagens Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-22-okt-2023
Aan tafel deze week een analyse van de internationale verhoudingen en de wereldorde van journalist Kim Ghattas en politicoloog Jonathan Holslag: over de geopolitieke balanceeract in het Midden-Oosten, Europees militair onvermogen en Westerse kwetsbaarheid en afhankelijkheid Presentatie: Pieter Jan Hagens Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-22-okt-2023
Aan tafel deze week: Commandant der Strijdkrachten Onno Eichelsheim, journalist Kim Ghattas, politicoloog Jonathan Holslag, klimaatactivisten Hannah Prins & Jantijn Anema en de nieuwsfoto met fotograaf en filmmaker Ahmet Polat Presentatie: Pieter Jan Hagens Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/buitenhof-22-okt-2023
The escalation in Israel's war with Hamas would have profound effects on the region and the global community. Kim Ghattas joins Jon and David to predict what could come next in the conflict, what role the rest of the region will play, and how the rest of the world will feel the effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The escalation in Israel's war with Hamas would have profound effects on the region and the global community. Kim Ghattas joins Jon and David to predict what could come next in the conflict, what role the rest of the region will play, and how the rest of the world will feel the effects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kim Ghattas is an author contributor to the one of the best English language magazines in the world - The Atlantic. Ghattas is in Washington and Beirut. She says the Massive operation by Hamas inside Israel is very different from anything in past. It is Well planned, and must have taken months and must have outside support from Iran and it's force based in Lebanon know as Hezbolla. Ghattas says this is a huge intelligence failure by Israel, caught totally unaware. At the moment of this recording we do not know how many Israeli Civilians and Military Personnel have been killed in Israel by Hamas and we do not know how many Israelis have been forcibly taken to Gaza. We do know that the Yom Kippur War began 50 years and 1 day ago. We don't know how large this war will get. But we do know it will get much larger and bloodier than it is on this first day the War between Israel and Hamas. Will it become a wider war with Iran? That's the major fear at the moment expressed by observers around the world. From my Saturday Free Press Column, I wrote about the great mistake the Manitoba PCs would be making if they drift further right. The Right Wing thing doesn't work in Winnipeg where 2/3 of the population lives. The Tories took only 3 out of 32 Winnipeg ridings and only won Tuxedo by 263 votes. I mention Tuxedo because the very reliable PC riding was was created 42 years ago. and has been held for nearly 23 years by Heather Stefanson, the person who will earn a footnote in history for being an elected Premier for nearly two years. Her riding bleeds blue. It has never been captured by another party. In the 10 elections up until this one, the PCs won every single time. The election math tells you that switching was going on everywhere from Tory Blue to NDP Orange. Winnipeg has 32 of the province's 57 seats. On Oct. 3, the PCs took only three — barely more than 10 per cent. Call this year's edition of the Manitoba PCs, “Ten per cent Tories.” The Manitoba Conservatives are at a crossroads. Go right or left. That's the choice. If they go right, they will deliver a string of governments to the Ndp. As I say in my column they will turn Premier Kinew into King Kinew.
Leaders in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan have decided that they need to work with the regime in Syria to solve problems ranging from the return of refugees to curbing the local drugs trade. Gideon talks to Kim Ghattas about what has motivated this change of strategy and its chance of success in helping restore stability to the region. Clip: WSJMore on this topic:Arab world weighs price for Assad's rehabilitationIran's president visits Syria as he seeks to bolster Tehran's sway over allySpy chief's daughter highlights UN's tangled relations with Syrian regimeSyria's state capture: the rising influence of Mrs AssadRussia's myth-making in Syria was a template for the horrors in UkraineSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen TurnerRead a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkus of Haaretz to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia resuming diplomatic ties and the ongoing crisis in Israel. Do we anticipate big changes in the Middle East following this announcement? What does this say about America's role in the region? Is Israel in an (unwritten) constitutional crisis? All of this and more during this thoughtful discussion. Members get a bonus segment where David and Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave, continue the conversation about the Saudi-Iran relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is never a dull period for the Middle East. David and Rosa are joined by Alon Pinkus of Haaretz to discuss Iran and Saudi Arabia resuming diplomatic ties and the ongoing crisis in Israel. Do we anticipate big changes in the Middle East following this announcement? What does this say about America's role in the region? Is Israel in an (unwritten) constitutional crisis? All of this and more during this thoughtful discussion. Members get a bonus segment where David and Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave, continue the conversation about the Saudi-Iran relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parts of Syria were devastated by this week's earthquake, but getting aid to those regions is complicated by the country's civil war. Matt Galloway talks to Dr. Osama Salloum, who is trying to help survivors at Bab Al-Hawa Hospital in Idlib; freelance journalist Omar Al-Bam who is also in Idlib; and Kim Ghattas, a political analyst and contributing writer for The Atlantic.
This week on Brazen Presents, we're sharing perspectives on abortion and reproductive rights from the Middle East via the People Like Us podcast. Fifty years ago, the US Supreme Court made a landmark decision in the case of Roe v. Wade, which enshrined abortion as a constitutional right. Last June, the court overturned that decision. In this episode of People Like Us, host Kim Ghattas asks her guests: How do the new restrictions on abortion in the US impact the battle for reproductive rights in the rest of the world? And what does “My Body My Choice” mean in the Middle East? In this episode we hear from Nana Abulseoud from RESURJ, in Cairo, on the global battle to preserve progress made on women's reproductive rights in the last two decades. Kim also speaks with Sandrine Atallah, Lebanon's first doctor in sexual medicine, about her efforts to bring sex education to social media, and Sura, one of the anonymous co-founders of Mauj, a sexual awareness and education online platform, tells me why they created Deem, a vibrator for Arab women everywhere. If you'd like to hear more, search for People Like Us wherever you listen to podcasts, or check out People like Us on Instagram and Twitter @peoplelikeuspod.
As leaders gather in Davos for the first time since Covid-19, the state of global affairs remains grim, from the ongoing war in Ukraine to climate change and a possible global recession. We'll discuss the relationship between geopolitics and geoeconomics and offer potential solutions. Then, Western powers will meet later this week to decide whether to send tanks to Ukraine. Plus, the protests against the Iranian regime continue. Will the Islamic Republic break? Council President Ivo Daalder examines these issues with Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, and James Harding on World Review.
China has eased its zero-COVID policies in a major concession to protesters, but is its public health system ready for a case increase? Meanwhile, what does Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia mean for Sino-Arab ties? Plus, Israel's Netanyahu has returned to power with ultra-nationalist coalition allies, and the EU's price cap on Russian oil is off to a rocky start. Ivo Daalder discusses with Kim Ghattas, Bobby Ghosh, and Peter Spiegel on World Review.
Kim Ghattas talked to us about her newest podcast, People Like Us, which tackles issues that matter in the Arab world but resonate with a global audience, as well as other materials she has authored such as her book, Black Wave.Kim Ghattas started her journalism career in 1998 as an intern in Beirut at the local English-language newspaper The Daily Star. Within a couple of years, she was reporting for the Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant as well as the Financial Times and the BBC. She covered the Middle East: reporting from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Lebanon. In 2006, she covered the war between Israel and Hezbollah and won an Emmy for international news coverage. After almost two decades roaming the world as a journalist, juggling tight deadlines, adrenaline highs, hours of live television reporting and Twitter addiction, she spent three years focused solely on one project: a new book, Black Wave. Her work has been published in The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, Time magazine and The Washington Post. I regularly speak on American television and radio, and at special events, on Middle East issues and American foreign policy. Created and hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikraEdited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani https://www.instagram.com/tarek_yamani/About the afikra Conversations:Our long-form interview series features academics, arts, and media experts who are helping document and/or shape the history and culture of the Arab world through their work. Our hope is that by having the guest share their expertise and story, the community still walks away with newfound curiosity - and maybe some good recommendations about new nerdy rabbit holes to dive into headfirst. Following the interview, there is a moderated town-hall-style Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience on Zoom. Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp FollowYoutube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter Support www.afikra.com/supportAbout afikra:afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on afikra.com
This week, the UN General Assembly meets in New York to discuss a world “in peril”—made all the more so by Vladimir Putin's decision to mobilize for more war. Elections in Sweden and Italy impact the future of far-right politics in Europe, and with growing civil unrest in Iran, prospects for a revived nuclear deal may be fading. Join Ivo and Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, Peter Spiegel to unpack.
As the two-year anniversary of one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history approaches, how do Lebanese adults feel about their justice system and how this case is being dealt with? “The challenges that Lebanon is facing are more than any one country can handle,” says Kim Ghattas, who joins the podcast to discuss the multiple crises that people in Lebanon are enduring.
As the two-year anniversary of one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history approaches, how do Lebanese adults feel about their justice system and how this case is being dealt with? “The challenges that Lebanon is facing are more than any one country can handle,” says Kim Ghattas, who joins the podcast to discuss the multiple crises that people in Lebanon are enduring.
As the two-year anniversary of one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history approaches, how do Lebanese adults feel about their justice system and how this case is being dealt with? “The challenges that Lebanon is facing are more than any one country can handle,” says Kim Ghattas, who joins the podcast to discuss the multiple crises that people in Lebanon are enduring.
President Biden just returned from the Middle East but how successful was the trip? David breaks down the trip with Kim Ghattas of the Atlantic, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown University. What should we make of Biden's fistbump with MBS? Were the tradeoffs of the trip worth it? What comes next for Biden's globe-hopping? Find out the answer to these and other pressing foreign policy issues during this fascinating episode. Join us.
President Biden just returned from the Middle East but how successful was the trip? David breaks down the trip with Kim Ghattas of the Atlantic, David Sanger of the New York Times, and Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown University. What should we make of Biden's fistbump with MBS? Were the tradeoffs of the trip worth it? What comes next for Biden's globe-hopping? Find out the answer to these and other pressing foreign policy issues during this fascinating episode. Join us.
Kim Ghattas, Nirmal Ghosh, and Stefan Kornelius join guest host Carla Robbins to discuss the US-China relations dominating the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Then, what to expect from President Biden's July visit to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Ukraine's EU candidacy, and global reactions to the January 6 hearings.
Osama Bin Laden's declassified personal papers and correspondence have prompted a re-evaluation of the infamous terrorist and his reach, power and influence following the 9/11 attacks. From Beirut, Kim Ghattas reports on Lebanon's election results. Is there is any light at the end of the tunnel for this deeply troubled country?
Bobby Ghosh, Kim Ghattas, and Nahal Toosi join Ivo Daalder to discuss how the United States is managing relationships in the Middle East, from Saudi Arabia to Israel, with the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. Then, Europe proposes a ban on Russian gas in a round of new sanctions, what to expect when Russia celebrates Victory Day next week, and more. Like the show? Leave us a review!
Deze week proberen we naast het dagelijkse nieuws uit Oekraïne, ook even uit te zoomen om te kijken naar de impact van de oorlog op andere delen van de wereld én hoe het past in de wereldwijde strijd voor democratie. Dat doen we met journalist en Midden-Oosten expert Kim Ghattas. We spreken haar vanuit Beirut, waar ze schrijft voor onder andere The Atlantic.Hier vind je de artikelen en boeken die ze heeft geschreven waar we het in de aflevering over hebben:'What a Decade-Old Conflict Tells Us About Putin' https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2022/03/libya-russia-ukraine-putin/626571'Black Wave, Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Rivalry That Unravelled the Middle East' https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/f/black-wave/9200000104697080/'The Secretary, A Journey With Hilary Clinton To The New Frontiers Of American Power ' https://www.bol.com/nl/nl/p/secretary/9200000009804927/
In deze korte special bespreken we de belangrijkste geopolitieke updates rond de oorlog in Oekraïne. Dat zijn vandaag Dat zijn vandaag het aanstaande gesprek tussen Biden en Xi Jinping, en Midden-Oostenexpert Kim Ghattas over de oorlog door de lens van Syrië en Libanon. Met Tim Wagemakers en Hans Klis. Deze aflevering tippen we:Podcast Money Talks - Grain Damage https://www.economist.com/podcasts/2022/03/16/how-will-the-war-in-ukraine-affect-the-worlds-food-supply Podcast The Ezra Klein Show - Timothy Snyder on the myths that blinded the west to Putin's plans https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/15/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-timothy-snyder.html
Steve Erlanger, Kim Ghattas, and Susan Glasser join Ivo to check in on this week's diplomatic fights over and flights to Ukraine and why the crisis is still a stalemate...for now. Then, they explore the recent calm in the Middle East and assess whether we'll have a conclusion on the Iran deal by the end of the month. Prefer to watch the show instead? Visit www.thechicagocouncil.org/worldreview Featuring: Steven Erlanger - Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, The New York Times Kim Ghattas - Nonresident Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Susan Glasser - Staff Writer and Columnist, New Yorker Ivo H. Daalder - President, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Meet Kim Ghattas, journalist, writer and lecturer. Kim's career has been extensive and multi-layered. Kim, who is half Lebanese and half Dutch, shot to prominence as a BBC reporter, first covering Lebanon and then reporting on U.S. foreign policy from the United States. Lately, she has gained recognition as an author of bestselling books. First came The Secretary and more recently, Black Wave, a must-read for all those interested and concerned about Middle East politics. Listen to my conversation with her where she unpacks what inspires her and more profoundly talks about the shadow that growing up in the Lebanese civil war still casts across her life and outlook. This episode is brought to you by Marakez, building spaces for life; and by EFG Hermes, the leading financial services the leading financial services corporation in frontier emerging markets.
For the past two decades, from Beirut to Kabul and onto Hong Kong, the people have built vibrant, liberal societies. But they've also lived with the threat of powerful forces overwhelming them.
For the past two decades, from Beirut to Kabul and onto Hong Kong, the people have built vibrant, liberal societies. But they've also lived with the threat of powerful forces overwhelming them. And later, we find out about a new app designed to allow for the speedy reporting of slavery and forced labour in Africa.
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How does great power rivalry interact with regional tensions in the Middle East and across the globe? What role does social media play? In this episode of the Global Demons Podcast, Robert D. Kaplan is joined by Kim Ghattas to discuss regional tension in the Middle East from Iran to Lebanon and more.
Ziad Matar talks politics, TV shows vs reality, shifting political alliances, and writing to make sense of the chaos in a world where few read with Kim Ghattas, contributing writer for The Atlantic, non-resident senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and celebrated NYT bestselling and notable author for Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Forty Year Rivalry that Unraveled Culture, Religion and Collective Memory in the Middle East, and The Secretary: A Journey with Hillary Clinton from Beirut to the Heart of American Power.
Prior to 1979, Saudi Arabia and Iran, two Muslim monarchies--one Sunni and one Shia--were allied with the US in the Cold War against Communism. The Iranian Revolution changed that, as did the Saudi response to the seizure of the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The two powers began to compete for regional primacy, especially through the export of their versions of politicized Islam. Kim Ghattas discusses her book Black Wave, which describes the consequences for the Middle East. This Saudi-Iranian conflict largely plays out in other countries--Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen, and Pakistan--often with violent consequences. As religious extremism spread after 1979, a massive rollback in women's rights took place. While today Saudi Arabia and Iran are still locked in competition with each other, religion is losing its grip on a younger generation, that includes activists and writers trying to change repressive systems from within. The diplomacy around the JCPOA negotiations currently under way in Vienna and the policies of the US are of course important, but the future of the region ultimately depends on the agency of local forces hoping to escape the conflict of the past four decades.
Airdate April 11, 2021: Trump slashed corporate tax rates in his tenure as president. Biden has taken haste to undo that, securing funding for his new American jobs plan. Fareed talks to Wally Adeyemo, U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. And, the Iran deal - can the U.S. and Iran resume talks? Should they? Fareed has a great debate with an all-star panel. Then, at another negotiating table, an awkward game of musical chairs in Turkey left one European leader without a seat. What this scene might say about Turkey's continuing slide away from the West…and away from democracy. GUESTS: Wally Adeyemo, Kim Ghattas, Reuel Marc Gerecht, Vali Nasr, Diane von Furstenberg To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy
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From the Iranian Revolution to the invasion of Afghanistan, events in 1979 turned the tides on decades of liberalisation across the Middle East. Kim Ghattas, journalist and author of Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East tells Alex Andreou about our misconceptions of the Middle East and her journey as a reporter. Have Iran and Saudi Arabia, and Sunnis and Shias, always been at each others' throats? Was Bin Laden a “naïve revolutionary”? And what Biden can take from Trump's policies on Iran… “I couldn't believe that no-one had written a book that brings the story of the whole region together before – but no-one had” “My parents were more concerned about my safety and gun crime in the US than in Lebanon.”“Not every Iranian woman wore a miniskirt, but before 1979, they had the freedom to choose.”“The book's for a Western audience – but it's also for us in the region, to understand what happened to us, where we went wrong. And how we can undo some of it.”“Today, we only talk about religion at the extremes. But Iran's progressive, liberal, pluralistic core were often devout Muslims.” “Trump's renewed pressure on Iran has actually been welcomed by many Iranians”Presented and produced by Andrew Harrison. Assistant producers Jelena Sofronijevic and Jacob Archbold. Music by Kenny Dickinson. Audio production by Alex Rees. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On today's Global Exchange Podcast, Colin Robertson talks to former Prime Minister of Canada, Rt. Hon. Joe Clark, about Canadian multilateralism in an era of global withdrawal. Participant Bio: - Rt. Hon. Joe Clark served as Prime Minister of Canada from 1979 to 1980, and was the youngest person to take that role. He also served as Foreign Minister and Minister of Constitutional Affairs in the Brian Mulroney government. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Joe-Clark Host Bio: - Colin Robertson (host) is a former Canadian diplomat, now Vice President of and Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute https://www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson What Mr. Clark is reading these days: - Kim Ghattas, Black Waves: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle-East: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250131218 - Patrice Gueniffey, Napoleon and de Gaulle: Heroes and HIstory: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674988385 Recording Date: 19 August 2020 Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on iTunes! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
It was a blast heard around the world, an explosion so big it literally sent shockwaves through the streets of Beirut. More than 200 were killed, thousands injured, and hundreds of thousands left homeless. Ian Bremmer examines the aftermath and fallout of the catastrophe in Lebanon, a nation that was already aflame in political turmoil. Ian talks to acclaimed journalist Kim Ghattas, author of Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East, about the road ahead for Lebanon and how this moment could impact the region. Subscribe to the GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform, to receive new episodes as soon as they're published.
On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are joined by Meredith Lilly, Ian Brodie, Jeffrey Simpson, and Peter Donolo to discuss Canada losing its bid for the election of a United Nations Security Council seat last week and what it means for Mr. Trudeau, the Government and Canada in the world, especially our commitment to multilateralism. The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Participant Bios: - Meredith Lilly: CGAI Advisory Council. Associate Professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. Simon Reisman Chair in International Affairs. - Ian Brodie: CGAI fellow. - Jeffrey Simpson: Senior fellow at the University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs. Member of the CGAI Advisory Council. - Peter Donolo: CGAI fellow, Vice Chair at Hill+Knowlton Canada. Host Bio: - Colin Robertson (host): Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Recommended Readings/Media: - "Not Working: Where Have All the Good Jobs Gone?" by David G. Blanchflower (https://www.amazon.ca/Not-Working-Where-Have-Good-ebook/dp/B07M5HVPYZ) - "Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East" by Kim Ghattas (https://www.amazon.ca/Black-Wave-Saudi-Iran-Religion-Destroyed-ebook/dp/B07MMLTR7J) - "At the Heart of a Tiger: Clemenceau and His World 1841-1929" by Gregor Dallas (https://www.amazon.ca/At-Heart-Tiger-Clemenceau-1841-1929/dp/0786700009) - "Daniel Patrick Moynihan: A Portrait in Letters of an American Visionary" by Daniel Patrick Moynihan (https://www.amazon.ca/Daniel-Patrick-Moynihan-Portrait-Visionary-ebook/dp/B0046A8SFY) Recommended Links: - "Canada and the United Nations" [Global Exchange Podcast with Allan Rock] (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_and_the_united_nations) - "Canada and the UN Security Council seat" [Global Exchange Podcast with Adam Chapnick] (https://www.cgai.ca/canada_and_the_un_security_council_seat) Recording Date: 19 June 2020 Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on iTunes! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
0:00 Intro 1:52 Decades-Long Rivalry & The Middle East 3:41 Youth & Collective Memory 12:04 Storytelling, the Wider Narrative Story & Local Details that Matter 16:17 Lebanon & the Protest Movement 22:30 Struggle & Initial Targets Following Revolution, Now & Then 29:24 The Way Forward for Lebanon 38:17 "Dancing into the Abyss" We're with Kim Ghattas for Episode 147 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: https://youtu.be/EWPsSWtAtwQ We discuss her recent book "Black Wave" and the wider struggle between Iran and Saudi Arabia for military dominance, political / economic influence and regime survivability in the Middle East. We also discuss "collective memory" within the Lebanese context, and why the youth matter most when it comes to translating just demands of demonstrators into lasting change. Purchase “Black Wave” via the following link: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250131218 Kim is a non-resident senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. She worked as a BBC journalist for two decades, and is the author of "The Secretary" about Hillary Clinton's tenure as US Secretary of State. She also wrote an obituary of Anthony Bourdain for The Atlantic, mentioned in this episode and linked below: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/06/how-lebanon-transformed-anthony-bourdain/562484/ Her BBC World Service piece, "Lebanon: Dancing into the Abyss" that included the aftermath of my father's assassination is accessible via the following link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01s60ww And the BBC Radio 4 piece that includes my WalkBeirut tour with John McCarthy can be heard by clicking here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01j2bml Check out Kim's personal website: https://www.kimghattas.com: Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut Or donating through our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan Watch these episodes via our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/c/thebeirutbanyan Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: www.beirutbanyan.com Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.
In her recent book, Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East, Emmy-winning journalist and New York Times bestseller Kim Ghattas examines the unraveling of the modern Middle East and why it started with the pivotal year of 1979.Kim joins Jen to discuss how the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Iran has changed over the last forty years, how it has impacted other states in the region, and how the U.S. killing of Qasem Soleimani may impact regional tensions.The World Unpacked will return soon with new episodes breaking down the biggest topics in foreign policy. In the meantime, we'll continue releasing pre-recorded episodes every two weeks. Stay safe and healthy!
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Jen talks to Karim Sadjadpour and Kim Ghattas about the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and how it shapes the Middle East. This episode originally aired on March 30, 2018. We'll be back with a new name, a new look, and new episodes on May 9.
For the latest episode of DipoPod, Jen Psaki interviewed Carnegie senior fellow Karim Sadjadpour and former BBC reporter and Carnegie senior visiting fellow Kim Ghattas to talk about the long standing rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Karim and Kim, experts on the region, discussed how the rivalry impacts the region and the sudden rise of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in Saudi Arabia. They also chatted about the shadow of American politics in the region including the election of U.S. President Donald Trump and the recent appointment of John Bolton as U.S. national security adviser. More about Sadjadpour - https://carnegieendowment.org/experts/340 More about Ghattas - https://carnegieendowment.org/experts/1407
Kim Ghattas analyses Hillary Clinton's record as America's chief diplomat and conducts an in-depth interview about her past, present and future.
In this week's Assignment the BBC's State Department correspondent Kim Ghattas has gained rare "behind-the-scenes" access to one of Hillary Clinton's recent overseas trips. Join her on "special air mission 883" as it heads from the U.S. to the Middle East and Africa.
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