Podcasts
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Trump’s Middle East Pivot? (w/ Greg Priddy)
Trump’s Middle East Pivot? (w/ Greg Priddy) President Donald Trump’s Gulf trip in May 2025 offered more than just photo ops and billion-dollar deals; it signaled a shift in America’s posture toward the region. From flashy personal business signings to a notable departure from the Bush-era “freedom agenda,” Trump’s visit drew regional praise for its
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The Drone War Over Ukraine (w/ Samuel Bendett)
The Drone War Over Ukraine (w/ Samuel Bendett) Drone warfare has emerged as one of the most defining and disruptive features of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. What began as a supporting capability has now become a central element of modern combat, transforming the battlefield with swarms of low-cost UAVs conducting everything from reconnaissance and
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Reporting on the Arab World Through China’s Lens (w/ Adel El Mahrouky)
Reporting on the Arab World Through China’s Lens (w/ Adel El Mahrouky) Chinese journalism is expanding its footprint across the Middle East in ways that sharply diverge from Western outlets like CNN. Rather than sending foreign correspondents, China’s CGTN deploys local reporters to tell regional stories, building trust and sidestepping the backlash often directed at
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Korea’s Energy Crossroads (w/ Chinho Park)
Korea’s Energy Crossroads (w/ Chinho Park) Korea’s energy sector is at an inflection point—one shaped by deepening nuclear cooperation abroad, the Trump administration’s tariffs, and a presidential transition in Seoul. These developments could reshape not only Korea’s domestic energy mix but also its role in international LNG markets, global clean tech supply chains, and joint
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Dubai Between Two Giants (w/ Mohammed Baharoon)
Dubai Between Two Giants (w/ Mohammed Baharoon) The Middle East is becoming an increasingly contested arena in the emerging strategic competition between the United States and China. For global hubs like Dubai, this rivalry threatens to upend long-standing economic models built on openness, interconnectivity, and neutral ground. As tensions escalate, the region faces difficult choices
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