25 episodes

The hosts of ROPESCAST Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad and invite you to join the only podcast in the Middle East that discusses peacebuilding, the regional vision and the cooperation between the countries in the Middle East, as well as politics, economics, culture and social issues.

Whether the topic is the future of the Abraham Accords, the Saudi - Syrian rapprochement or Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding, ROPESCAST podcast offers the most original and interesting views and voices of opinion-makers, activists and scholars of the region.

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The hosts of ROPESCAST Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad and invite you to join the only podcast in the Middle East that discusses peacebuilding, the regional vision and the cooperation between the countries in the Middle East, as well as politics, economics, culture and social issues.

Whether the topic is the future of the Abraham Accords, the Saudi - Syrian rapprochement or Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding, ROPESCAST podcast offers the most original and interesting views and voices of opinion-makers, activists and scholars of the region.

    Episode 25| Can the Middle East Reform Itself?

    Episode 25| Can the Middle East Reform Itself?

    In this episode of ROPESCAST, we dive deep into the intricacies of Middle Eastern diplomacy with Ambassador Hesham Youssef, a seasoned former Egyptian diplomat with extensive experience in both the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League.

    What are potential pathways for collaboration and conflict resolution? How should regional spoilers be dealt with? Is Arab Peace Initiative still alive and what is the way out of the current crisis in Gaza?

    Ambassador Youssef provides valuable perspectives on the evolving dynamics of the Middle East and offers insights into what lies ahead for diplomatic efforts in the region.

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    • 39 min
    Episode 24| Let us Join Voices and Call for Real Peace

    Episode 24| Let us Join Voices and Call for Real Peace

    This week on ROPESCAST, Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by British-Palestinian musician and peace activist John Aziz.

    John shares his views about the polarization of the conflict in the UK, the challenges we face to reach peace, and his personal message to those who believe in peace to speak out and call for true peace.

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    • 37 min
    Episode 23| Rebuilding Trust: Managing Palestinian-Israeli Business Amidst Conflict

    Episode 23| Rebuilding Trust: Managing Palestinian-Israeli Business Amidst Conflict

    This week on ROPESCAST, Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by Avi Nudelman who serves as an advisor in sphere of
    Israel-Palestinian business cooperation He is also an ex-CEO of Israeli–Palestinian Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit organization that seeks to enhance bilateral trade and commercial relations between Israelis and Palestinians. He speaks fluent Arabic and his expertise is Arab culture & language.
    Avi shares his experience in building business relations between Israelis and Palestinians, and his vision and hope for a model of business cooperation that would restore the trust between Israelis and Palestinians to work and thrive together, as a step towards true peace.

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    • 41 min
    Episode 22| Escaping Gaza's Hell: A Dream for a Better Future

    Episode 22| Escaping Gaza's Hell: A Dream for a Better Future

    In this very special episode of ROPESCAST, Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by Kamal Mashharawi, a Gazan peace & rehabilitation activist who was fortunate to escape Gaza during the ongoing war.

    Kamal shares his story, his family's escape from Gaza, the desperation for humanitarian aid, and his hopes for a better future for all.

    For all the answers, tune in!

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    • 36 min
    Episode 21| A War in the North is Around the Corner?

    Episode 21| A War in the North is Around the Corner?

    In this latest episode of ROPESCAST, Ibrahim is joined by Sarit Zehavi, the President and Founder of the Alma Research and Education Center focusing on Israel’s security challenges along the northern borders.

    Sarit elaborates on the developments on Israel’s northern borders since October 7th. Is a war on Israel’s northern borders inevitable? Does Hezbollah want war? What are the sentients among the Israeli residents who have been evacuated from Israel’s northern communities?

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    • 47 min
    Episode 20| Inside Israel's Diplomatic Arena with Danny Ayalon

    Episode 20| Inside Israel's Diplomatic Arena with Danny Ayalon

    In the 20th episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by Israeli diplomat and former Member of Knesset, Danny Ayalon. He served as the Deputy Foreign Minister and the American Ambassador to the United States.

    Danny discusses the current Israeli diplomatic challenges, and the

    future of Israel's foreign relations.

    What relations have been damaged? Could this actually be a momentum for dramatic changes in the Middle East?

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    • 34 min

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