Middle East Forum Podcast

Middle East Forum
Middle East Forum Podcast

Podcast by Middle East Forum

  1. How Effective Are the Middle East's State-Run Media? with Jordan Cope

    05/12/2023

    How Effective Are the Middle East's State-Run Media? with Jordan Cope

    From Al Jazeera to Al Aqsa TV, state- or organization-run media outlets dominate Middle Eastern news, with the effect of promoting extremism, denying press freedoms, compromising journalistic objectivity, and covering up human rights abuses. More, they have expanded their operations beyond the region, finding receptivity to their messages around the world. What is the trend of these media conglomerates? What are their outstanding successes and failures? What can be done to counter them?

    31 min
  2. Foreign Influence on Campus with Reed Rubinstein

    05/09/2023

    Foreign Influence on Campus with Reed Rubinstein

    Congress has long required universities to disclose foreign-funded gifts and contracts to the Department of Education and the American public. Universities have mostly ignored the law as regulators turned a blind eye to an ever-increasing flow of foreign money. Why did the federal government refuse to enforce the law? Where is the money coming from? How deep is foreign influence on U.S. college campuses today? What is the role of Middle Eastern actors in this?

    38 min
  3. How the "Islamophobia" Accusation Damaged Me with Collin May

    05/05/2023

    How the "Islamophobia" Accusation Damaged Me with Collin May

    Collin May was director of the Alberta Human Rights Commission (AHRC) in Alberta, Canada until his positive review of a book by MEF's Efraim Karsh caused him to be ousted in September 2022 on the grounds of “Islamophobia.” He is now suing the province of Alberta, charging that his ouster had nothing to do with the book review but with his intent to investigate “a culture of pervasive sexual harassment and bullying” at the AHRC under its previous leadership. How has “Islamophobia” become a tool of political warfare available to all? What impact does May’s ouster have on free speech in Canada? What can be done?

    30 min
  4. May 3, 2023 Israel Insider with Ashley Perry

    05/03/2023

    May 3, 2023 Israel Insider with Ashley Perry

    After several weeks off, the Knesset is back. Will the government push through legislation on judicial reform or will it compromise with the opposition?

    33 min
  5. Iranian Dissidents in the Diaspora with Majid Mohammadi

    04/24/2023

    Iranian Dissidents in the Diaspora with Majid Mohammadi

    The Islamic Republic has promoted Islamism in the West for decades. Of late, two counter developments are underway. First, the Iranian diaspora has organized against regime efforts. Second, it works to strengthen and encourage the regime’s internal opposition. What has changed in the diaspora? What are its leading figures and institutions? How effective might they be?

    29 min
  6. Greece and the Middle East: The View from Athens with Alexandra Papadopoulou

    04/19/2023

    Greece and the Middle East: The View from Athens with Alexandra Papadopoulou

    Close to the Middle East, with many connections to the region, Greece faces complex geo-political challenges, dominated by an increasingly threatening Türkiye. What are Athens’ best responses to Erdoğan’s multiple provocations? What are the other problems? What are the opportunities?

    32 min
  7. Holocaust Denial in the Arab World with Edy Cohen

    04/17/2023

    Holocaust Denial in the Arab World with Edy Cohen

    In the Arabic-speaking countries, the Jewish Holocaust in World War II is not taught in schools and is widely considered a taboo subject. This is in keeping with the Palestinian norm of rejecting any expression of concern regarding Jewish persecution. Given recent peace agreements between Israel and a number of Arab states, are Arabs relating to the Holocaust differently? If so, how? If not, why not?

    26 min
  8. Whither the Iranian Uprising? with Alireza Nader

    04/14/2023

    Whither the Iranian Uprising? with Alireza Nader

    Despite less international press coverage, Iranians continue to challenge the Islamist regime via demonstrations, economic strikes, and other acts of civil disobedience, organized and led by local neighborhood groups and supported by Iranians abroad. What direction is the uprising taking? What are its major challenges? What role do Iranians outside the country play?

    33 min
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    Middle East Forum
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2023
  • Episodes
    442
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