What does it take to get a room full of countries to agree on a single sentence?

In the season finale of the Egyptian chapter of Negotiating the World, Ambassador Amr Moussa takes us inside the high-stakes world of international negotiation, where a single word, a well-timed intervention, or the right mediator can determine whether an agreement succeeds or collapses.

Drawing on more than five decades at the center of Arab and international diplomacy, Ambassador Moussa sits with Host Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg to reveal what it takes to negotiate when multiple parties, competing interests, and enormous political pressures collide.

From the painstaking precision of UN negotiations to the Camp David Accords and the Madrid Peace Conference, he explores how agreements are built, deadlocks are broken, and consensus is forged – often layer by layer.    

Ambassador Moussa explores how statecraft is changing in a fragmented, multipolar world and why Track Two diplomacy, civil society, and informal networks are becoming increasingly important in determining who gets heard, who holds leverage, and what ultimately gets agreed.

From UN negotiating rooms to constitutional drafting tables, the same fundamental challenge persists: How do you get people who disagree to agree on what comes next?  

About the Guest

Ambassador Amr Moussa is one of the Arab world’s most distinguished diplomats and statesmen.  He served as Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, and Ambassador to India.  Over more than five decades in public life, Ambassador Moussa has played a central role in Arab-Israeli peace negotiations, regional diplomacy, international security, and some of the Middle East’s most consequential geopolitical transitions.  He remains a leading voice on diplomacy, mediation, negotiation, and the changing architecture of global power.

Negotiating the World | Statecraft, Strategy, and the New Global Risk

A cloned voice can move markets.  A fragile food supply can threaten a nation's stability.  Some of the biggest risks facing society today aren't always visible.  They're embedded within the systems we rely on every day.

In this episode of Negotiating the World podcast, host Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg speaks with two founders building and protecting those critical systems from the ground up: Mohamed Mounir, Founder and CEO of Raid AI, and Farah Emara, Co-Founder of Fresh Source.

Together, they explore what it takes to develop technology that safeguards both digital and physical infrastructure, from defending against AI-generated deception to modernizing agricultural supply chains that strengthen food security.

But innovation alone isn't enough.  Success depends on earning trust, navigating complex decision-making in the Middle East, and persuading institutions to embrace new ways of thinking.  Mohamed and Farah share how they've negotiated with corporate leaders, built credibility for disruptive technologies, attracted world-class talent, overcome the linguistic challenges of AI, and made critical decisions under pressure.

If you're interested in artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, geopolitics, negotiation, or the future of national security, this episode offers a rare inside look at how the next generation of founders is tackling some of today's most pressing challenges, and the negotiations required to turn bold ideas into technologies that institutions trust and societies depend on.

About the Guests

Mohamed Mounir is the Founder and CEO of Raid AI, a deep-tech company operating at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and synthetic deception.  He leads a team developing proprietary AI models that detect deepfakes and help protect banks, media organizations, and critical infrastructure from emerging AI-driven threats.

Farah Emara is the Co-Founder of Fresh Source, the region's first data-driven B2B fresh food distributor.  Alongside her team, she is transforming agricultural supply chains through data, cold-chain infrastructure, and modern logistics to reduce food waste, improve efficiency, and strengthen regional food security.

Negotiating the World | Statecraft, Strategy, and the New Global Risk

What does power look like when the rules are still being written?

In this episode of Negotiating the World, Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg continues her exploration of Egypt, home to one of the Middle East's largest and youngest populations, as she meets two young leaders redefining resilience and leadership in the 21st century.

This conversation explores how the next generation of entrepreneurs and executives navigate negotiations, build credibility, and execute strategy.  The discussion centers on what it truly takes for startups to scale into sustainable enterprises, highlighted by Reme-D Founder Dr. Salma Tammam's push for institutions to "judge based on the delivery, not on the [startup] label," and Nawy Chief Strategist Fayza Riad-ElDalati's warning that "if we don't support them in the scaling, this problem is not going to be solved at scale."

Dr. Salma Tammam shares her journey from scientific research into entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment, while Fayza Riad-ElDalati breaks down the realities of scaling companies, managing liquidity, and leading in high-growth environments.

Together, they examine the transition from specialized expertise to executive decision-making, the realities of venture capital and private equity boardrooms, and the cultural nuances of Middle Eastern dealmaking, where trust, credibility, and relationships carry more weight than a contract.

About the Guests

Dr. Salma Tammam is a nanomedicine scientist turned deep-tech entrepreneur and Founder of Reme-D, a company developing accessible diagnostic solutions to advance healthcare sovereignty across underserved markets in Africa and the Middle East. 

Fayza Riad-ElDalati is Chief Strategist at Nawy, Egypt's leading proptech and fintech platform, where she drives strategic growth, manages critical liquidity lines, and navigates complex capital markets. 

Negotiating the World | Statecraft, Strategy, and the New Global Risk

What happens when a leader decides that dominating one sector isn't enough, and instead chooses to rewrite the rules of distribution, narrative, and market diversification?  

In this episode of Negotiating the World, host Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg sits down with Dina Ghabbour, a powerhouse strategist widely recognized as one of the most uniquely influential corporate leaders and venture minds in the Middle East.

Dina shares a masterclass on business strategy: how to diversify across industries, multiply your options, and modernize an established institution by taking the best of the past and adapting it for the future.  She breaks down the power of humanizing a corporate giant through authenticity, and explains why consumer psychology is the ultimate thread connecting automotive networks, fintech, and venture capital.  

When asked what kind of midnight crisis is urgent enough to wake her up, her answer sets a new standard for strategic confidence and decisive decision-making.  

Whether you're building a startup, leading a global enterprise, or navigating change, this conversation offers a blueprint for thinking bigger, moving faster, and leading with purpose.

About the Guest: 

Dina Ghabbour is an owner and board member of GB Corp, and the CEO of the Ghabbour Foundation for Development.  Beginning her corporate journey at just 21, she spent over 13 years scaling marketing and investor relations for Ghabbour Auto before driving high-growth marketing strategies in the fintech ecosystem as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) of MNT-Halan, Egypt’s first billion-dollar fintech giant.  Today, she is a prominent investor on Shark Tank Egypt, backing early-stage startups, a philanthropic leader reshaping technical education and healthcare, and a champion for shifting women’s advancement from an emotional topic to a measurable business necessity. 

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Negotiating the World | Statecraft, Strategy, and the New Global Risk

What does it take not only to achieve success from scratch, but to sustain it? 

In Episode 3 of Negotiating the World, Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg sits down with Senator Ahmed Abou Hashima for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, leadership, calculated risk, and building lasting success in a rapidly changing world. 

A self-made industrialist who started as a bank trainee, Abou Hashima is known for developing large-scale businesses and focusing on sustainable industrial development.  He shares the lessons that shaped his rise, from navigating uncertainty and making difficult decisions to creating long-term value.  

In his own words, “Reaching the top is hard, but staying there is even harder.”  

He also breaks down the distinct frameworks of leadership required to thrive in different arenas, explaining the high-speed decision-making needed for business versus the composure and consensus-building required for national politics.  

As artificial intelligence transforms industries and careers, he offers advice to the next generation on resilience, continuous learning and adaptability.  He strips away the polished "Instagram version" of overnight success, reminding young professionals of the real key to thriving in the future economy. 

Negotiating the World explores conversations with global leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers about leadership, negotiation, and the forces shaping our world. 

About the Guest

Senator Ahmed Abou Hashima is one of the Middle East’s most dynamic business and political figures.  Over his career, he has scaled massive operations, injecting over a billion dollars into eco-friendly infrastructure during major national and political transitions.  Today, he serves as a Member of the Egyptian Senate and Chairs the Senate's Financial, Economic, and Investment Affairs Committee, bridging private sector execution with national policy-making. 

Negotiating the World | Statecraft, Strategy, and the New Global Risk

"What is more important to me than $14 billion is that I go to my bed at night knowing there is not a human being on Earth who's managed to bend my arm."

What does it take to negotiate, invest, and lead in countries where political uncertainty, conflict, and changing power dynamics shape every major decision?

In this episode of Negotiating the World, host Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg sits down with Naguib Sawiris, Egyptian billionaire investor, entrepreneur, and Founder of Orascom Telecom.

This conversation goes beyond corporate talking points to explore the realities of operating in some of the world's most challenging markets.  As the visionary of one of the most successful telecommunications expansions across emerging economies, Sawiris shares the mindset that guided him through extortion attempts, political pressure, and high-stakes negotiations, while refusing to make decisions out of fear.

From establishing a telecommunications presence in North Korea to investing his own capital in post-war Iraq, Sawiris reveals the lessons that shaped his approach to risk, leadership, and dealmaking.  He also reflects on one of the defining moments of his career: walking away from a $14 billion business in Algeria rather than compromising his principles.

The result is a candid conversation about conviction, negotiation, and the price of staying true to your values when the stakes are at their highest.

About the Guest

Naguib Sawiris is an Egyptian billionaire investor, entrepreneur, and Founder of Orascom Telecom.  He pioneered mobile telecommunications infrastructure across emerging markets and helped build one of the most successful telecom enterprises in the developing world.  He is widely regarded as one of the most influential business leaders in the Middle East.

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Negotiating the World | Statecraft, Strategy, and the New Global Risk

Most people believe global power is exercised in public, but history-defining decisions are almost always born in moments of intense pressure, behind closed doors, and amid the uncertainty of the backroom.

In the premiere episode of Negotiating the World, host Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg sits down in Egypt with Minister Nabil Fahmy – the former Foreign Minister of Egypt, former Ambassador to the United States, and the incoming Secretary General of the Arab League – for a candid conversation about leadership, diplomacy, and the hidden dynamics that shape world affairs.

"The greatest mistake in any negotiation is assuming the person across the table sees the world the way you do."

Together, they reflect on a generation of leadership that, Fahmy argues, too often prioritized short-term transactions over long-term strategy.  From chaotic backstage moments during a 1990s peace signing broadcast live on CNN to a blunt and unforgettable farewell with President George W. Bush at the White House, Fahmy shares lessons learned from decades spent negotiating with allies, rivals, and global powers alike.

What does it take to defend your nation's interests when the stakes are high, the clock is ticking, and there is no clear playbook?  And what lessons from the last generation of diplomacy will shape the future of the Arab world as Fahmy prepares to assume one of the region's most influential leadership roles?

About the Guest

Minister Nabil Fahmy is one of the Middle East's most respected diplomatic practitioners.  He has served as Egypt's Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the United States, navigating some of the region's most consequential geopolitical challenges.  He is the author of Egypt's Diplomacy in War, Peace and Transition and will assume the role of Secretary General of the Arab League on July 1, bringing decades of diplomatic experience to one of the Arab world's most important institutions.

Negotiating the World | Statecraft, Strategy, and the New Global Risk

Hosted by former U.S. Ambassador Herro Mustafa Garg, this global podcast explores how influential leaders shape consequential decisions in diplomacy, business, and public affairs.

Through unfiltered conversations with senior policymakers, business leaders, and next-generation entrepreneurs, the series goes inside the strategies, relationships, and negotiation skills that drive outcomes on the world stage.

Filmed in major capitals around the world, beginning in Egypt, this trailer offers a first look at a series that reveals how power actually works and how decisions that shape nations and markets are really made.

Episode 1 land 2 launch Tuesday. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Negotiating the World | Statecraft, Strategy, and the New Global Risk