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The Middle East Forum's weekly podcast series featuring discussions from experts, policymakers, staff, and writing fellows on topics relating to the Middle East and countering Islamism.... more
FAQs about Middle East Forum Podcast:How many episodes does Middle East Forum Podcast have?The podcast currently has 626 episodes available.
September 02, 2020September 2, 2020 Israel InsiderIsrael's shaky coalition government has won another 120 days of life: Will it use this to prepare for another round of elections or to respond forcefully to threats from near, make peace from afar, always with an eye on the US elections?...more32minPlay
August 31, 2020"Islamists in America: From Judeophobia to Hinduphobia" with Samir Kalra | MEF Podcast Ep. #45While Islamists in America have long targeted Jews and Israel, they’ve recently expanded their scope to Hindus and India. Building on their experience in promoting anti-Semitism, Islamists are waging a sophisticated media and lobbying effort that espouses support for South Asian terrorist groups, whitewashes attacks on Hindus, and seeks to undermine U.S.-India relations. What factors motivate this campaign of hate, what are its consequences, and what steps can address it?...more32minPlay
August 28, 2020"South Asian Muslims and the American Experience" with Ambassador Husain Haqqani | MEF Podcast Ep. #44South Asian Muslims comprise a one-quarter of all first-generation Muslim immigrants in the United States and one-sixth of America’s total Muslim population, with the largest number coming from Pakistan. Despite their minority numbers, South Asian Muslims have an outsized U.S. role, raising several questions: how did this come to pass, will it continue, and what are its implications? Where have they excelled and what challenges do they face?...more32minPlay
August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 Israel InsiderWith immediate elections apparently averted, how will this affect the Israeli government's dealing with the economy, security, the neighbors, and Washington?...more32minPlay
August 24, 2020"Evangelicals and Israel: On the Brink or Back Together?" with Luke Moon | MEF Podcast Ep. #43In 2014, David Brog wrote a pathbreaking article in the Middle East Quarterly arguing that “more and more [Evangelical] Christians are turning against the Jewish state” due to increased solidarity with the Palestinians. What are recent trends, where do matters stand six years later, and what steps can be taken?...more28minPlay
August 21, 2020"My Story: The Making of an Anti-Islamist Muslim with Zuhdi Jasser" | MEF Podcast Ep. #42How does a believing Muslim go from Islamism to an anti-Islamism? Zuhdi Jasser, who personally went through this evolution, provides insight into the key milestones of his transition, then explains how he made those insights integral to the work of the organization he founded in 2003, the American Islamic Forum for Democracy. What are his essential steps to encourage fellow Muslims to reject Islamism? How does the record look so far?...more31minPlay
August 19, 2020August 19, 2020 Israel InsiderWhat impact will the opening of official ties with the UAE and 'suspension' of the planned annexation have on domestic Israeli politics?...more31minPlay
August 17, 2020"Stopping the PA's Pay-for-Slay" with Maurice Hirsch | MEF Podcast Ep. #41Since 2011, when Palestinian Media Watch exposed the Palestinian Authority giving cash rewards to terrorists, the U.S. and Israeli governments have tried to end this practice. While efforts like the 2018 Taylor Force Act and similar Israeli legislation punished the PA with a substantial drop in income, it failed to end pay-for-slay. Efforts are now underway to sanction the funds’ distributor, the PA’s Commission of Prisoners' Affairs. Will this suffice? If not, what steps need to be taken?...more30minPlay
August 14, 2020"More Trouble for Islamic Relief" with Sam Westrop | MEF Podcast Ep. #40Islamic Relief, the largest Islamist charity in the world, has a major presence in the United States and Europe. But charity is not it’s only mission. The Muslim Brotherhood-founded organization is banned in Israel and the United Arab Emirates due its ties to terrorism; Bangladesh has blocked it from working with Rohingya refugees for similar reasons. When, last month, a British newspaper uncovered virulently anti-Semitic social media posts and glorification of terrorism by an IR leader, it came as no surprise. Can this serve as a wake-up call for other states to follow Israel and the UAE’s lead?...more30minPlay
August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 Israel InsiderIf no budget is passed within two weeks, Israel’s government is automatically dissolved and another round of elections takes place. Is this government doomed or can the coalition partners muddle through?...more31minPlay
FAQs about Middle East Forum Podcast:How many episodes does Middle East Forum Podcast have?The podcast currently has 626 episodes available.