The Inside Scoop Jerusalem

Nicole Jansezian
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The Inside Scoop Jerusalem features the hot topics people on the ground in the Holy Land are talking about. Your host, Nicole Jansezian, is a journalist and news junkie who moved from NYC to Jerusalem more than 20 years ago and is still fumbling her way through the Old City streets and the morass of regional politics. In each episode, we will explore the people and the issues behind the headlines of this complicated region which captures the attention of everyone in the world. Tune in to satisfy at least some portion of your own insatiable curiosity with an up-close look at the characters, religions, cultures, history and even the food that makes this place tick.

  1. 12/30/2025

    The Mysterious Case of the Country Nobody was Talking About

    Why did Israel become the first country to recognize Somaliland seemingly out of the blue?

    20 min

  2. 11/27/2025

    Inside Trump’s Strategy for Abraham Accords, MidEast Peace

    In this episode, I sit down in the heart of Yerevan’s Republic Square with retired U.S. Army Colonel and former Military Attaché to Armenia, Greg Pipes, for a deep dive into one of the most surprising geopolitical developments of the year: the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity—known simply as TRIPP. Greg breaks down why this proposed corridor through southern Armenia could reshape the South Caucasus and Central Asia. We explore how a short stretch of road—reviving an old Soviet rail line—might link Azerbaijan to its exclave of Nakhichevan, open a land route from Central Asia to the Mediterranean, and create new incentives for peace in one of the world’s most historically tense regions. We also discuss: Why previous peace efforts failed for decades How U.S. strategic interests and the Trump administration’s regional diplomacy accelerated negotiations The unexpected role of Central Asian states and Kazakhstan’s recent foreign-policy pivot Why Armenians are divided on the plan—and why economic opportunity might shift the debate How increased Western involvement could change Armenia’s future From regional security to trade routes, from the Abraham Accords to Armenia’s economic prospects, this episode uncovers the layers behind a project that could transform the geopolitical map. Join us for a timely and nuanced conversation about conflict, commerce, and the hope for peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus.

    13 min

  3. 11/22/2025

    Blessing or Controvery? Recap of First Armenia Prayer Breakfast

    In this episode, we recap the inaugural Republic of Armenia Prayer Breakfast held in Yerevan and speak with one of its organizers, Jacob Pursley.. The event gathered political officials, business leaders and church representatives at a moment of high tensions between state and religious leaders. We explore the business opportunities emerging from the TRIPP, the global significance of Armenia and other impactful issues facing the nation—and subsequently, the world!

    11 min

  4. 09/13/2025

    Iran: Three Years Since Mahsa Amini

    This discussion with Lana Silk, CEO of Transform Iran (https://transformiran.com/), covers a lot of ground including the recent escalation of arrests and persecution of suspected collaborators with Israel since the 12-Day War.

    42 min

  5. 09/02/2025

    Conflict vs Comfort Zones with Rev. Majed El Shafie

    An insightful and chock full interview with the founder of One Free World International, Rev. Majed El Shafie (https://ofwi.org/) about persecution of minority groups in the Middle East. We cover everything from the latest flare up in Syria against the Druze, kidnapping for sex slavery, Israel vs Hamas – and even the latest agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

    57 min

  6. 08/17/2024

    Is US intel working against Israel? Interview with Bruce Brill

    It was exactly 50 years before the Oct. 7 Hamas invasion that Israel was surprised by another war: The Yom Kippur War. Bruce Bruce was at the NSA at the time and says in his book that US intelligence knew days in advance of Syrian and Egyptian plans for the 1973 Yom Kippur invasion of Israel – BUT DIDN’T TELL ISRAEL.  Is the same thing happening today? You can get Bruce’s book, Deceit of An Ally, here.

    58 min

  7. 08/09/2024

    A Christian Palestinian Woman and Israel's Detention Policies

    The arrest of Layan Nasir, a Christian Palestinian woman, occurs amid scrutiny of Israel’s detention policies and treatment of prisoners. Interview with Rev. Richard Sewell, dean of Saint George’s College in Jerusalem. ARTICLESEpiscopal News ServiceSky NewsAP article on Israel’s Detentions Check out my website: https://nicjan.com/YouTube: /@nicoolnessFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...Sign up for my newsletter! https://insidescoop.myflodesk.com/ins…Podcast: https://the-inside-scoop-jerusalem.ca…Subscribe on YouTube: @nicoolness SHOW NOTES

    42 min

  8. 07/31/2024

    Israeli Druze: A secret religion and second-class citizens (Ep 14)

    Meet the Druze community of Israel, an Arabic-speaking religious and ethnic group who just lost 12 children in a Hezbollah missile strike. In this episode I interview Bahij Mansour to find out more about the Druze people, their secret religion, their connection to Israel and why they feel like second-class citizens despite serving in the army. There’s a lot to unpack about this small minority group here. Check out my website: https://nicjan.com/ YouTube: /@nicoolness Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Sign up for my newsletter! https://insidescoop.myflodesk.com/ins... Podcast: https://the-inside-scoop-jerusalem.ca... Subscribe on YouTube: @nicoolness

    34 min
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The Inside Scoop Jerusalem features the hot topics people on the ground in the Holy Land are talking about. Your host, Nicole Jansezian, is a journalist and news junkie who moved from NYC to Jerusalem more than 20 years ago and is still fumbling her way through the Old City streets and the morass of regional politics. In each episode, we will explore the people and the issues behind the headlines of this complicated region which captures the attention of everyone in the world. Tune in to satisfy at least some portion of your own insatiable curiosity with an up-close look at the characters, religions, cultures, history and even the food that makes this place tick.

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  • Creator
    Nicole Jansezian
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 @nic_jansezian
  • Show Website
    The Inside Scoop Jerusalem