The AL-Monitor Brief
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AL-Monitor’s twice-weekly podcast on the top stories from the Middle East, featuring our expert correspondents and editors around the region.
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Al-Monitor’s Pentagon correspondent, Jared Szuba, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the pause in the US troop drawdown in Syria, including concerns about spiraling sectarian violence in the country, the negotiations between the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces, and the central government, and the safety of US troops in both Syria and Iraq due to the conflict with Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s Daoud Kuttab and Elizabeth Hagedorn join host Adam Lucente to discuss the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release plan presented by US President Donald Trump, including whether Hamas would agree to a deal that would remove them from power in the Palestinian enclave, how pressure from Arab and Muslim states could influence the group, and the obstacles in implementing an end to the war. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s senior international correspondent, Amberin Zaman, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and what it means for tensions over Syria, Turkey’s quest to be readmitted to the F-35 fighter jet program and US pressure on Ankara regarding its energy dependence on Russia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s Elizabeth Hagedorn joins host Adam Lucente from New York to preview the top Middle East-related stories from the United Nations General Assembly, including growing recognition of a Palestinian state, the historic participation of Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and deliberations over Iran’s nuclear program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s senior market research analyst, Sam Wendel, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the upcoming flag football tournament in Saudi Arabia and what it means for the kingdom’s sports investments and economic diversification strategy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The author of the Al-Monitor Gulf newsletter, Francesco Schiavi, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss what’s next for Gulf relations with the United States and Israel after the emergency regional summit in Qatar. Listen as they delve into whether the Gulf views Israel as a threat, the dilemma Qatar faces by hosting Hamas, Saudi and Emirati unease about the Palestinian group’s presence in Doha, the potential for China and Iran to help bolster the region’s defense, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode, host Adam Lucente hears from a number of Al-Monitor contributors on the Israeli strikes targeting Hamas leaders in the Qatari capital Doha. Listen as they delve into the ramifications for US policy towards both Israel and the Gulf, potential Turkish concerns over the Hamas presence in their country, and why Israel made the decision to target the group inside Qatar, a country that is close to the Trump administration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Beirut, Beatrice Farhat, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the highly anticipated Lebanese cabinet session on the army plan to disarm Hezbollah. The discussion focuses on the army’s support for a phased disarmament, the real possibility of conflict in Lebanon over the issue, and why Israeli strikes may be undermining the government’s efforts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s news reporter, Rosaleen Carroll, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss this week's Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in China. Rosaleen, who is currently authoring the Al-Monitor China-Middle East newsletter, takes us through the key highlights of Iran's, Egypt's and Turkey’s participation in the summit and what it all means for Chinese strategy in the region. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The head of Al-Monitor’s Israel Pulse, Rina Bassist, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Israel’s latest military actions in Syria, Lebanon and Yemen. The conversation touches on the reasons Israel is striking Damascus amid de-escalation talks, the rising military prowess of the Houthis, and how Trump administration pressure is influencing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s policy towards Hezbollah. They conclude with a discussion on the importance of the E3 of European countries reimposing snapback sanctions against Iran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s newsletter and content editor, Gabrielle Debinski, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Australia’s decision to expel the Iranian ambassador after alleging the Islamic Republic was behind two antisemitic attacks in the country, and the significance of the move for Australia’s relations with both Iran and Israel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s State Department correspondent, Elizabeth Hagedorn, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the upcoming talks between Iran, the United Kingdom, France and Germany over the Iranian nuclear program, as well as the potential for so-called snapback sanctions and why negotiations with the Trump administration have stalled. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor host Adam Lucente provides an update on the war in Sudan, including new government restrictions on the gold trade, a drone strike on a United Nations convoy, and efforts by the Trump administration to mediate in the conflict. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor Brief host Adam Lucente provides an overview of significant developments in Iran this week, including Russian plans to build nuclear reactors in the country, a Ukrainian attack on an Iranian weapons shipment, and a controversial visit by South Africa’s top commander to Tehran. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Ankara, Ezgi Akin, joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the recent Turkey-Syria defense cooperation deal, including Turkish security priorities in Syria, what the agreement means for Israel’s actions in the country, and why a conflict with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces is not a given, despite rising tensions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s Israel Pulse columnist Ben Caspit joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Israel’s plan to take control of Gaza City, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s domestic political considerations, why military leadership opposes the move, and potential issues with the post-war plan for the enclave. Al-Monitor Israel Pulse chief Rina Bassist also chimes in on the implications of Germany stopping arms exports to Israel over the plan and where the Trump administration stands. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s correspondent in Beirut Beatrice Farhat joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Lebanon’s plan to disarm Hezbollah, including whether it meets US demands on the issue, the prospects of internal conflict in the country, and the potential economic benefits of such a move. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Al-Monitor’s chief business correspondent Jack Dutton joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the effects US President Donald Trump’s tariffs will have on the Middle East, including potential benefits to Gulf economies, the dynamics of the oil exemption, who is most vulnerable to threats over trading with Russia, & what leverage regional states may have to negotiate new trade deals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1Al-Monitor’s Israel Pulse chief Rina Bassist joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the latest on the Gaza war, including what the influx of aid means for the ceasefire and hostage talks with Hamas, whether reported proposals to annex the territory are credible, and the growing international pressure towards recognizing a Palestinian state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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