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Make the Middle East Unpredictable Again: Trump's return and the future of US regional policy 26:56

4d ago26:56

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President Donald Trump won a resounding mandate at the start of November, and he will return to the White House in January. This week on The New Arab Voice podcast we look at how a new Trump administration might approach the Middle East, what will they want to achieve, and how will the region’s governments deal with Trump this time round. Can Trump…

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Hezbollah Falls into the Crosshairs: Israeli attacks in Lebanon, possible peace deals, and Hezbollah's future 36:29

29d ago36:29

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This week on The New Arab Voice podcast we look at the escalating conflict in Lebanon. In recent months Israeli airstrikes have ramped up, targeting Hezbollah's military stores, infrastructure, and its leadership. Additionally, Israeli troops have crossed the border and are confronting Hezbollah on the ground. Efforts are now ramping up to bring ab…

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An Engaging Dilemma: The Taliban’s Afghanistan, women’s rights and international diplomacy 33:53

1M ago33:53

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Women in Afghanistan continue to be suppressed and marginalised by the Taliban government, with a steady stream of new laws and edicts, dictating what they can and can't do. This has alarmed and shocked human rights defenders in Afghanistan, and across the world. Also expressing their outrage are governments around the world. And yet, many are stil…

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A Triptych of Gaza: 365 days of tragedy and an uncertain future 48:33

2M ago48:33

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It has been one year since the start of the war in Gaza. What started with an appalling crime was repaid with further crimes and relentless tragedy. This week on The New Arab Voice podcast, on the anniversary of the start of the war in Gaza, we look at three aspects: health, justice, and future. What is state of healthcare in Gaza? How much aid is …

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Trouble up North: Syria and Turkey look to normalise ties 28:59

2M ago28:59

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This week on The New Arab Voice podcast, we look at the potential for a normalisation deal between Syria and Turkey. In recent years, Syria has been welcomed back into the regional fold, and yet Damascus has still not normalised with Ankara, and Turkish troops remain on Syrian soil. We look at the possibility of Turkish forces leaving Syria, what i…

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Banking on a New Authority: Power grabs at the Central Bank of Libya 29:13

3M ago29:13

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This week on The New Arab Voice podcast we're looking at the recent troubles surrounding the Central Bank of Libya. In August, gunman surrounded the Central Bank in Tripoli, forcing the bank's governor, Sadiq al-Kabir, to flee the country, fearing for his safety. Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh was seen as the architect of the efforts to remove …

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Tilting on an Axis: Searching for an exit ramp for Iran and Israel 27:44

3M ago27:44

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The New Arab Voice podcast is back. This week we're looking at the fallout from the recent killings of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr. Since the killings, tensions have increased, prompting a number of asking if the war will spread and engulf Lebanon and even Iran. Will violence increase and spread across the region?…

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The New Arab Weekly - May 30th, 2024 50:58

6M ago50:58

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While The New Arab Voice is on a break, we giving you the latest episode of The New Arab Weekly podcast. Don't forget to subscribe to get notified when a new episode drops. The New Arab Weekly on Apple The New Arab Weekly on Spotify The New Arab Weekly on Google and everywhere else... This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we discuss the recent …

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The New Arab Weekly - May 23rd, 2024 54:46

6M ago54:46

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While The New Arab Voice is on holiday, we bring you another episode of The New Arab Weekly podcast. You can find all the links you'll need to subscribe to The New Arab Weekly here. This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and what it means for Iran, the news that the International Criminal C…

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The New Arab Weekly - May 16th, 2024 47:52

7M ago47:52

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The New Arab Voice is on a break at the moment. While you wait, why not check out the latest episode of The New Arab Weekly. You can subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts. This week on The New Arab Weekly podcast, we look at the fighting between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese government for…

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Iran and Israel Step Out of the Shadow War: Rising tensions threaten to spark regional war 34:51

7M ago34:51

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Tensions across the Middle East, recently rose to worrying highs. It started on 1 April, when Israel launched an attack on Iran's consulate building in the Syria capital of Damascus. Iran responded to this by firing hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel. In turn, Israel conducted strikes in Iran. Voices from abroad, desperately called for calm,…

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A Turkey of an Election for Erdogan: AKP losses, CHP wins, and İmamoğlu's rising star 31:37

8M ago31:37

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The recent local elections in Turkey did not go to plan for President Erdogan. The voters sent a clear message to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) party and the strongman president, when they voted in unprecedented numbers for the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP). The CHP took control of Turkey's biggest cities and also mana…

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A Problem with (the Palestinian) Authority: The PA and Mahmoud Abbas in the wake of Gaza 30:44

8M ago30:44

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The Palestinian Authority (PA) has a new government and a new Prime Minister. An exciting and yet highly challenging time for them; but for the Palestinian people, optimism for real change is low. The Palestinian Authority has been in place since the 1990's, but satisfaction is low. There are systemic governance problems across Palestine, and the P…

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Poor Reviews for Theatrical Elections: Iran’s low turnout for elections and Khamenei’s successor 28:29

8M ago28:29

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At the start of March polling stations for Iran's legislative elections opened, and yet, very few Iranians turned up. It was a record low turnout, with just 40.64 percent of eligible voters casting their ballot. The low turnout reflected the discontent in the country, and the poor quality of candidates on offer. This week on The New Arab Voice, we …

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The New Arab Weekly - March 14th, 2024 48:17

9M ago48:17

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Welcome to the first episode of The New Arab Weekly. Each week, we take a look at some of the biggest stories of the week and examine what happened and why is it important. This week we look at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the looming prospect for an invasion of Rafah, and the recently announced definition of extremism, as laid out by the UK go…

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Special Announcement 1:33

9M ago1:33

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This week, we’ll be launching The New Arab Weekly, a brand new podcast, that will bring you a collection of biggest stories of the week. With help from the editorial and reporting teams at The New Arab in London, we’ll break down the stories for you and answer the questions: what happened and why does it matter? The first episode will be released o…

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Making the Gaza Crisis Even Worse: The suspension of UNRWA funding and the humanitarian catastrophe 38:53

10M ago38:53

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The humanitarian crisis is older than the war in Gaza. For years, Palestinians inside the besieged enclave have struggled to secure some of the basic needs for life. The war, which has now entered its four month, has turned crisis into catastrophe. All 2.2 million residents of Gaza are now suffering from acute food insecurity, and Israel are contin…

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Provisionally Stopping Genocide: The ICJ measures for Gaza and the response by Israel and its allies 27:37

10M ago27:37

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The International Court of Justice returned a verdict on 26 January. Not a complete verdict on whether genocide is being committed by Israel in Gaza, but the court did agree that there was a case to be heard, and it did recognise that there was a sense of urgency. Because of this urgency, they issued a series of provisional measures; these include …

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Protesting in a Time of War: Civil rights in Israel, the Supreme Court, and Netanyahu 34:41

10M ago34:41

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Since the start of the war in Gaza, protests around the world have called on the Israeli government to end their slaughter and protect civilian life. Thousands have turned out to protest in London, New York, Paris, Berlin, and Washington DC. Also, protests have been seen in Israel, however the civil space in Israel is shrinking. This week, we look …

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Pirating for Palestine: Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the US/UK response 30:26

11M ago30:26

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With the start of war in Gaza, the Houthi movement in Yemen decided that it would also do what it can to provide support to the people of Palestine. It decided the best thing that it could do was to attack commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea, of the coast of Yemen. They have fired missiles, launched drone attacks, attacked ships by sea, boarde…

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Violence Spreading from Gaza and Hopes at The Hague: The risks of a regional war and genocide calls at the ICJ 33:57

11M ago33:57

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A new year and a new season of The New Arab Voice podcast. This week, we continue with the story that has dominated the Middle since October: the war in Gaza. While we were away the violence did not cease nor slow down. The death toll has now passed 23,000, the vast majority women and children. Additionally, over 60,000 have been injured. There hav…

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2023 in Review Part 2: The good, the bad, and the horror of Gaza 48:42

11M ago48:42

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Last week we looked back at the first six months of 2023, and this week, we're completing the year with refresher on the last six months of the year. We remember the arguments at the UN Security Council over Syrian aid delivery, the release of Patrick Zaki, the deadly wedding fire in Iraq, the COP28 in Dubai, and of course, the deadly Hamas attack …

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2023 in Review Part 1: The good, the bad, and the horror of Gaza 30:02

12M ago30:02

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2023 is drawing to a close and we’re spending our last two episodes of the year to look back over the past twelve months and the stories that have shaped the Middle East. For our first episode of our review, we look at the months from January to June, with help from some of The New Arab’s journalists, correspondents, and editors. We remember the ea…

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Two Months Later : Israel's war in Gaza and Netanyahu's political prospects 23:58

12M ago23:58

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The Hamas attack of 7 October shook Israel to its core. It was a horrifying day that left at least 1,200 people dead, saw hundreds taken hostage, and a country deeply traumatised. Israel responded with a deadly barrage of airstrikes and bombardment. This assault continues to this day, and has so far killed over 17,000 people, and turned huge areas …

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Barely Catching Breath: Inside Gaza’s short pause and the deal for hostages 22:19

12M ago22:19

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The ceasefire in Gaza didn’t last, but seven days without experiencing intense Israeli bombardments is certainly welcome. During the seven days when the worst of the violence was stopped, aid was able to get to the desperate people of Gaza, but additionally it allowed for the release of hostages, held by Hamas. In exchange, Palestinians held by Isr…

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Trouble with the 51st State: US policy on Gaza and its relationship with Israel 33:22

1y ago33:22

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The death toll from the conflict in Gaza passed 14,000 this week. With a ceasefire starting on Friday evening, international diplomacy is happening, but so is the conflict. The recent four-day ceasefire and prisoner swap was negotiated by Qatar and Israel’s closest ally, the US. This week on The New Arab Voice, we look over the recent events in Gaz…

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Fear Spreads from Gaza to the West Bank: Israel expands its crackdown on Palestinians as settler attacks multiply 30:09

1y ago30:09

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Violence in Gaza has continued to intensify. The death toll passed the grim milestone this week, with over 10,000 now killed. In addition to the ongoing violence in Gaza, the West Bank is also seeing an increased level of attacks by Israeli settlers and increased oppression by the Israeli occupation forces. This week on The New Arab Voice, why is v…

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Nowhere to go, and Nowhere is Safe: The massacres of Gaza and the war between Hamas and Israel 41:36

1y ago41:36

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The Israeli bombardment of the people of Gaza has unleashed horrors. Thousands have been killed, including thousands of children. There’s no end in sight, and Israel does not look like it will step away from its path. The past 27 days in Gaza have been punctuated by war crimes of almost every nature. This week on The New Arab Voice we look at the p…

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Israel Attacked: Hamas breaks out, the indiscriminate Israeli response, and the dehumanisation of Palestinians 35:09

1y ago35:09

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The attack by Hamas on 7 October has changed the region and the world in ways that are still yet to be completely understood. In response to the attack, which killed over 1,400 Israelis, and took 200 hostage, Israel has unleashed a brutal and indiscriminate campaign of airstrikes. So far, thousands of Palestinians have been killed. This week on The…

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Libya’s Unnatural Disaster: How Derna was left to drown 32:23

1y ago32:23

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The residents of the Libyan city of Derna are sadly no strangers to tragedy. They have seen war and violent militant groups ravage their town. But the recent environmental disaster that struck was a new terrifying horror. In the early hours of 11 September, after hours of torrential rain, the two dams outside Derna broke, sending a torrent of water…

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Ar-abnormal Negotiations: What does Israel-Saudi normalisation mean for Palestine? 31:17

1y ago31:17

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Talk of normalisation between Saudi Arabia and Israel is hotting up. Israel signed the Abraham Accords with the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco in 2020, and were deemed to be a major development in the region. Israel is now looking to Saudi Arabia for a normalisation deal, which if achieved would have a major impact on the Middle East. But the deal is pr…

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Forcing the Hijab Back On: The anniversary of Mahsa Amini's death and the tightening grip of Iran's state 29:37

1y ago29:37

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It's been a year since Mahsa Amini was killed. She was taken from the streets by Iran's morality police in September 2022. They beat her mercilessly, resulting in the young women falling into a coma, and later dying. The protests against her killing, the morality police, and Iran's mandatory hijab law were instant and persisted for several months. …

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Syria’s South Dares Again: Suweida protests living standards, Assad, and the continuing instability 30:45

1y ago30:45

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Protests are back in Syria. Twelve years since the start of the uprisings against the Assad regime, Syrians are still protesting. In the southern province of Suweida huge protests have erupted, in part, fuelled by the continuing fall in living standards across the country, but also for the same reasons that brought people out to the streets in 2011…

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Control+Alt+Suppress: Jordan's cybercrime bill and the growth of state censorship 34:12

1y ago34:12

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We've been off for a few week, but now we're back! While we were on holiday, Jordan took the opportunity to implement a new cybercrime law that has set alarm bells ringing among human rights defenders. The cybercrime law contains some incredibly vague language, which critics say will allow the government to target free speech, and effect the basic …

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An Issue of Survival: Heatwaves in Iraq and dwindling water supplies 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

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Iraq is known for its high temperatures. But with the impacts of climate change becoming ever more pronounced, the summer heat in Iraq has become unbearable for many, and also threatens to make large areas of the country uninhabitable. As Iraq inches towards this unbearably hot future, its ability to adapt is decreasing year after year. The Iraqi p…

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The Casino Manager Cashes Out: The departure of Riad Salameh from Lebanon's Central Bank 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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Riad Salameh spent 30 years at the top of Lebanon’s Central Bank. Some called him a magician. But in recent years, his tricks have been revealed to devastating effects. In 2019 the Lebanese economy dramatically collapsed and many inside and outside the country pointed the finger of blame at Riad Salameh. Despite the economic problems, he stayed on.…

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The Political Prisoners Dilemma: The pardoning of Patrick Zaki and Egypt's National Dialogue 30:35

1+ y ago30:35

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The release of Patrick Zaki was some rare good human rights news from Egypt. After being sentenced to three years in jail, he was then pardoned the next day by President Abdel Fatah el-Sisi, and was able to return to Italy. Patrick had been hanging in legal limbo since 2020, when he was first arrested, and subsequently charged with “disseminating f…

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Negotiating Aid and Diplomacy: Syria's cross border aid at the UN Security Council 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

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The people of northern Syria were recently dealt a terrible blow. At the UN Security Council, on 11 July, permanent member Russia vetoed the extension of UN deliveries through the Bab al-Hawa crossing. It had served as a vital lifeline for the over 4 million people who live in the north west, and are in desperate need of help. Following the Russian…

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The Struggle for Palestine in Britain: Echoes of the Anti-Apartheid Movement 38:04

1+ y ago38:04

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The recent violence in the Jenin refugee camp was a shocking and violent development. The incursion left 12 dead, over a hundred wounded, and a trail of destruction to infrastructure that will make life in the camp even more difficult. As Israeli soldiers made their way through the camp, Palestine activists in London took to the streets to express …

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Searching for Justice at Guantanamo: Tainted evidence and the fight for accountability 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

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When the prison at Guantanamo Bay was opened, it was announced that it would hold terror suspects, picked up by the US in their War on Terror. It quickly became a dungeon that tortured its inmates and violated some of the most basic principles of humanity. Subsequent presidents, although not all, have said that they will close down the site and rel…

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Finding the Rough on the Gulf Course: Sportswashing with LIV Golf and the Saudi PIF 25:48

1+ y ago25:48

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The golfing world was upturned at the start of June, with the news that a deal had been struck between the PGA and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf. After months of warring words and a flurry of lawsuits the two sides agreed to come together and put hostiles aside. The deal will see a return of some of the biggest names in golf and also see a huge investm…

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Nowhere to Apart-hide: Israel's chilling surveillance of Palestinians 23:07

1+ y ago23:07

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In a report by Amnesty International, titled Apartheid Automated, the human rights group laid out how the Israeli government is using technology as a tool of oppression. This technological tyranny is perhaps best seen at the many checkpoints that Palestinians are forced to traverse as part of their daily lives. Cameras and algorithms are permanentl…

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Erdo-won: Turkey’s election and the next term 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

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After two rounds of voting in Turkey, President Erdogan is back as the president. Going into the first round of voting there were high hopes that the opposition had a real chance of dislodging the Turkish strongman; however these hopes failed to materialise at the ballot boxes. Back in office, Erdogan will have a long list of urgent matters that wi…

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The Injustice League: Assad's return to the Arab fold 31:39

1+ y ago31:39

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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was returned to the Arab League this month. Twelve years after Syria was suspended, in response to their brutal crackdown against civilians protesters, the group of nations, led by Saudi Arabia welcomed back the Assad regime. The move signalled a major shift in diplomacy in the region, and simultaneously a continuat…

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The Theatre of Investigations: The killing of Shireen Abu Akleh one year on 22:46

1+ y ago22:46

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A year and a day have passed since the killing of veteran Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh in the occupied West Bank. Forensic Investigations, as well as investigations from multiple media organisations and the Palestinian Authority, have concluded that the Palestinian-American was shot by an Israeli sniper while covering a raid in Jenin. Vi…

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Votes for Drones: Turkey's election and the future of drone diplomacy 21:10

1+ y ago21:10

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Turkish citizen will be voting in a highly anticipated and consequential election on 14 May. The two frontrunners for the office of president, are incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan and the main opposition candidate Kemel Kilicdaroglu. They have both been holding rallies, attempting to reach as many voters as possible. Opposition candidate Kemel Kilicd…

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Sudan Shattered: Rival generals unleash violence on Khartoum 20:28

1+ y ago20:28

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The past few weeks in Sudan have been exceptionally violent. Two feuding generals, in charge of the biggest armed groups in the country, have launched their own personal war in Sudan. Nearly 500 people have died, and thousands have been forced to flee. The culprits are Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of Sudan’s armed forces, and Mohamad Hamdan Dagalo …

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Netanya-boooooo: The Israeli protests against judicial reforms 40:56

1+ y ago40:56

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During his most recent campaign to become Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu promised that he would overhaul the judiciary. When the elections came around, the fourth in five years, his Likud Party, with the help of some far-right allies, were able to command a majority in the Israeli Knesset. Netanyahu quickly started his plans to reform…

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Iran and Saudi Arabia Set Sail on the Relation-Ship: The normalisation deal and the impacts for region 24:44

1+ y ago24:44

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With the start of Spring we also saw the start of new diplomatic relationships being born. After years of intense rivalry, and to the surprise of many, Iran and Saudi Arabia announced that they had normalised relations. The two countries hadn't been on speaking turns since the Saudis executed a Shia cleric in 2016, and Iranian protesters had respon…

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Saied's Scapegoats: Oppressive tactics return to Tunisia as autocracy takes hold 21:46

1+ y ago21:46

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Three years into President Kais Saied’s rule and Tunisia is on the brink of an economic meltdown and widespread social collapse. Hundreds of thousands of Tunisians are barely surviving as standards of living plummet. Amid this climate of hopelessness, Saied has taken aim at opposition figures and other scapegoats, such as black African migrants. Ar…

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