Best Indonesia Islam Podcasts (2024)

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Explainer 414: Who are the Netzah Yehuda? 8:46

24m ago8:46

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Andrew Mueller explains why the US government is placing sanctions on an ultra-Orthodox group of soldiers within the IDF. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Delphi Economic Forum 2024 44:44

9m ago44:44

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A special edition from Delphi about a newly confident Greece and its Balkan neighbours. Andrew Mueller speaks to president of Slovenia, Nataša Pirc Musar, the German ambassador to Greece, Andreas Kindl, Ukrainian MP Yulia Klymenko and Maria Gavouneli, director general of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy. See omnystudio.com/li…

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Explainer 413: Iran and Israel 6:52

1d ago6:52

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Andrew Mueller explains why Iran delivered a missile strike against Israel and the potential ramifications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Mice that roar 38:10

5d ago38:10

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Global events tend to be shaped by the great powers: those countries with vast territories, enormous populations and proportionate economic and military heft. Nevertheless, small states not only survive but prosper, particularly in terms of GDP per capita and happiness reports. What are the advantages of being a small state? How can they make their…

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A Turkey of an Election for Erdogan: AKP losses, CHP wins, and İmamoğlu's rising star 31:37

14d ago31:37

31:37

The recent local elections in Turkey did not go to plan for President Erdogan. The voters sent a clear message to the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) party and the strongman president, when they voted in unprecedented numbers for the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP). The CHP took control of Turkey's biggest cities and also mana…

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Explainer 412: Going for gold 6:50

14d ago6:50

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Zimbabwe is introducing its new official currency, the ZiG, which is tied to the country’s gold reserves. Given that its five previous currencies have collapsed, Andrew Mueller muses on this one’s potential to last. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Emmanuel Macron: Europe’s ‘Raging Bull’? 32:26

13d ago32:26

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Black-and-white photos of Emmanuel Macron pounding a boxing bag sparked bemusement in France and abroad. The French leader’s office did not comment on the images but many have linked the ‘Raging Bull’-style photoshoot to Macron’s drive to toughen up the region’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine. Why is Emmanuel Macron flexing his political muscl…

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A Problem with (the Palestinian) Authority: The PA and Mahmoud Abbas in the wake of Gaza 30:44

14d ago30:44

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The Palestinian Authority (PA) has a new government and a new Prime Minister. An exciting and yet highly challenging time for them; but for the Palestinian people, optimism for real change is low. The Palestinian Authority has been in place since the 1990's, but satisfaction is low. There are systemic governance problems across Palestine, and the P…

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Explainer 411: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 8:17

20d ago8:17

8:17

Andrew Mueller explains who the IRGC are and why they are being targeted by Israel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Islamic State: they never went away 38:12

20d ago38:12

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Why did Islamic State target Russia and is the terror group still a big threat in the Middle East and Africa? Andrew Mueller speaks to Mark Galeotti, General David Petraeus, Sanam Vakil and Stig Jarle Hansen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Poor Reviews for Theatrical Elections: Iran’s low turnout for elections and Khamenei’s successor 28:29

22d ago28:29

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At the start of March polling stations for Iran's legislative elections opened, and yet, very few Iranians turned up. It was a record low turnout, with just 40.64 percent of eligible voters casting their ballot. The low turnout reflected the discontent in the country, and the poor quality of candidates on offer. This week on The New Arab Voice, we …

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Explainer 410: Water fight in the South China Sea 8:09

23d ago8:09

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Andrew Mueller explains why the China Coast Guard attacked a Filipino civilian boat with a water cannon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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How has war changed Volodymyr Zelensky? 35:22

28d ago35:22

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Comedian-turned-president Volodymyr Zelensky has found himself leading Ukraine in the nation’s darkest hour. How is Zelensky faring, what’s next for Ukraine’s counteroffensive and what does history tell us about wartime leadership? Andrew Mueller speaks to Simon Shuster, Yaroslav Trofimov and Alex von Tunzelmann. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Explainer 409: Niger and the USA 8:45

1M ago8:45

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Andrew Mueller explains the significance of Niger cutting ties with the US military – and why it might not be happening at all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Crisis in Haiti 33:28

1M ago33:28

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The Caribbean nation continues to grapple with gang violence, political upheaval and a humanitarian crisis. How did we get here and is there a way out of Haiti’s nightmare? Andrew Mueller speaks to Jacqueline Charles, Harold Isaac, Christopher Sabatini and Georges Fauriol. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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The New Arab Weekly - March 14th, 2024 48:17

1M ago48:17

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Welcome to the first episode of The New Arab Weekly. Each week, we take a look at some of the biggest stories of the week and examine what happened and why is it important. This week we look at the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the looming prospect for an invasion of Rafah, and the recently announced definition of extremism, as laid out by the UK go…

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Special Announcement 1:33

1M ago1:33

1:33

This week, we’ll be launching The New Arab Weekly, a brand new podcast, that will bring you a collection of biggest stories of the week. With help from the editorial and reporting teams at The New Arab in London, we’ll break down the stories for you and answer the questions: what happened and why does it matter? The first episode will be released o…

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Explainer 408: Another failed referendum 6:37

1M ago6:37

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Andrew Mueller explains why the people of Ireland said “no” to rewording their constitution – and why their response took the government by surprise. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The future of dissent in Russia 36:33

2M ago36:33

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Next weekend, Russia will hold an election that will effectively grant Vladimir Putin another six-year term as president. Combined with the recent death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the future looks difficult for Russians who would like the choice of a different leader. Was Alexei Navalny really the last dissident standing? And what will ha…

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Explainer 407: Haiti calls for aid 6:40

2M ago6:40

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This week, Haiti’s plight under gang rule has intensified as its prime minister, Ariel Henry, is refused entry into the country. Andrew Mueller explains who is – and who isn’t – answering the Caribbean state’s plea for assistance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Wake up Europe 31:59

2M ago31:59

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As former US president Donald Trump undermines Nato, is it high time for Europe to get its act together and spend more on defence? What would another Trump presidency mean for the future of the alliance? Andrew Mueller speaks to Ukrainian politician Hanna Hopko, former Estonian president Toomas Hendriks Ilves, Estonia’s minister of defence, Hanno P…

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Explainer 406: Whither the Palestinian Authority 7:26

2M ago7:26

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After the Palestinian prime minister, Mohammad Shtayyeh, announces his resignation, Andrew Mueller looks at the future of the Palestinian Authority and whether it has any hope of governing Gaza and the West Bank. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Munich Security Conference special edition 55:29

2M ago55:29

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In this special episode recorded at the Munich Security Conference, Andrew Mueller sits down with the prime minister of Belgium, Alexander de Croo, the prime minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, former CIA director General David Petraeus, Israel’s ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, the prime minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, and the prime minist…

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Explainer 405: Taliban 2.0 7:32

2M ago7:32

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After the Taliban refused to attend a UN conference in Doha about Afghanistan this week, Andrew Mueller takes a moment to evaluate how much the terrorist group has really changed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The other half 32:18

2M ago32:18

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The role of first lady or, increasingly, first gentleman, can be one of the most potent ambassadorial positions in any nation’s diplomatic ranks. What is it really like to be the spouse of a world leader? Andrew Mueller speaks to Clarke Gayford, broadcaster and husband of Jacinda Ardern; Charity Wallace, former chief of staff to Laura Bush; and Eli…

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Explainer 404: Putsch away democracy 7:05

2M ago7:05

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Andrew Mueller explains how Senegal’s president, Macky Sall, is clinging to power beyond his term limits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Indonesia’s election: what’s at stake? 26:26

3M ago26:26

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Voters in Indonesia, the world’s third-largest democracy, are gearing up to elect their next president in what is expected to be a hotly contested vote. Who is running and what are the key issues? Andrew Mueller speaks to James Chambers, Dewi Fortuna Anwar and Jacqui Baker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Making the Gaza Crisis Even Worse: The suspension of UNRWA funding and the humanitarian catastrophe 38:53

2M ago38:53

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The humanitarian crisis is older than the war in Gaza. For years, Palestinians inside the besieged enclave have struggled to secure some of the basic needs for life. The war, which has now entered its four month, has turned crisis into catastrophe. All 2.2 million residents of Gaza are now suffering from acute food insecurity, and Israel are contin…

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Explainer 403: What’s behind the Super Bowl conspiracy? 7:01

3M ago7:01

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Andrew Mueller examines why bizarre conspiracy theories about Taylor Swift and the Super Bowl are spreading. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Pride and Struggle: Gendered and Sexual Freedoms in South Africa 1:11:21

3M ago1:11:21

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In our last episode in South Africa and penultimate episode of Season Two, we compare and contrast the lives and stories of two South Africans, as we reflect on the history of gender & sexuality activism during and post Apartheid. We speak first to Mark Gory, the man who took on the Constitutional Court of South Africa to secure inheritance rights …

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Can the Israel-Hamas war be contained? 29:07

3M ago29:07

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The war in Gaza is reverberating across the Middle East. How are nearby countries responding to the conflict? For a closer look at Iran, Jordan and Iraq, Andrew Mueller speaks to Vali Nasr, Merissa Khurma and Renad Mansour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Provisionally Stopping Genocide: The ICJ measures for Gaza and the response by Israel and its allies 27:37

3M ago27:37

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The International Court of Justice returned a verdict on 26 January. Not a complete verdict on whether genocide is being committed by Israel in Gaza, but the court did agree that there was a case to be heard, and it did recognise that there was a sense of urgency. Because of this urgency, they issued a series of provisional measures; these include …

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Explainer 402: What now for Tuvalu? 7:22

3M ago7:22

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Andrew Mueller explains why we should care about Tuvalu’s election results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Sudan’s forgotten war 31:36

3M ago31:36

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The world has paid little attention to Sudan since war broke out there 10 months ago. In a distracted world full of hostility, why are conflicts in Africa so easily neglected? Andrew Mueller speaks to Isma’il Kushkush, William Patey and Nima Elbagir. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Protesting in a Time of War: Civil rights in Israel, the Supreme Court, and Netanyahu 34:41

3M ago34:41

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Since the start of the war in Gaza, protests around the world have called on the Israeli government to end their slaughter and protect civilian life. Thousands have turned out to protest in London, New York, Paris, Berlin, and Washington DC. Also, protests have been seen in Israel, however the civil space in Israel is shrinking. This week, we look …

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Explainer 401: Don’t rock the boat 7:58

3M ago7:58

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Andrew Mueller explains how Ethiopia has angered Somalia and Egypt in its efforts to secure a coastal base for its boatless navy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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It’s foreign policy, stupid 32:33

3M ago32:33

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Foreign policy rarely wins US elections but the wars in Ukraine and Gaza have become intertwined with American politics. Will foreign policy loom large over November’s presidential election? And what would another Trump-Biden showdown mean for the world? Andrew Mueller speaks to Johanna Maska, Tom Nichols and Julie Norman. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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Pirating for Palestine: Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the US/UK response 30:26

3M ago30:26

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With the start of war in Gaza, the Houthi movement in Yemen decided that it would also do what it can to provide support to the people of Palestine. It decided the best thing that it could do was to attack commercial shipping lanes in the Red Sea, of the coast of Yemen. They have fired missiles, launched drone attacks, attacked ships by sea, boarde…

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Explainer 400: Why is Italy’s deputy prime minister on trial? 6:07

3M ago6:07

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Andrew Mueller examines the kidnapping and abuse of office charges facing Italy’s deputy prime minister, Matteo Salvini. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Political pastimes 35:30

3M ago35:30

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There is a tendency to view those in politics as diplomatic robots, solely programmed to keep the world running. But they are humans with personalities, hobbies and previous accomplishments in unrelated fields. In this special episode of ‘The Foreign Desk’, we’ll meet a finance minister who plays chess, a foreign minister who played basketball and …

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Violence Spreading from Gaza and Hopes at The Hague: The risks of a regional war and genocide calls at the ICJ 33:57

3M ago33:57

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A new year and a new season of The New Arab Voice podcast. This week, we continue with the story that has dominated the Middle since October: the war in Gaza. While we were away the violence did not cease nor slow down. The death toll has now passed 23,000, the vast majority women and children. Additionally, over 60,000 have been injured. There hav…

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Explainer 399: Bangladesh’s one-party democracy 8:07

4M ago8:07

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Andrew Mueller explains Bangladesh’s descent into a one-party autocracy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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The best of 2023 43:31

4M ago43:31

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A selection of the best interviews over the past year, from the most listened-to episodes to the team’s personal favourites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Explainer 398: Ringing in the new year 7:03

4M ago7:03

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Andrew Mueller explains the first complicated news story of 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Looking back at 2023 – and ahead to 2024 38:50

4M ago38:50

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We look back at the big events of 2023 and peer ahead at next year. Andrew Mueller speaks to Yossi Mekelberg, Latika Bourke and Yassmin Abdel-Magied. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Power dressing 30:17

4M ago30:17

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From Nelson Mandela’s colourful shirts to Madeleine Albright’s glitzy brooches, fashion has been used as a powerful tool to communicate messages on the world stage. What role does fashion play in diplomacy? Andrew Mueller speaks to Natalie Theodosi, Samantha Conti and Desré Buirski. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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2023 in Review Part 2: The good, the bad, and the horror of Gaza 48:42

4M ago48:42

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Last week we looked back at the first six months of 2023, and this week, we're completing the year with refresher on the last six months of the year. We remember the arguments at the UN Security Council over Syrian aid delivery, the release of Patrick Zaki, the deadly wedding fire in Iraq, the COP28 in Dubai, and of course, the deadly Hamas attack …

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Explainer 397: The Red Sea 7:36

4M ago7:36

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As attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis in the Red Sea continue to grow, Andrew Mueller examines what they mean for the global shipping industry, as well as order in the region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Power chords: music, diplomacy and geopolitics 38:27

4M ago38:27

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Throughout history, music has served as an instrument of soft power, transcending divides and even catalysing the downfall of regimes. How does music shape geopolitics and international diplomacy? Andrew Mueller speaks to Reiland Rabaka, András Simonyi, Lance Price and Rhiannon Giddens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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2023 in Review Part 1: The good, the bad, and the horror of Gaza 30:02

4M ago30:02

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2023 is drawing to a close and we’re spending our last two episodes of the year to look back over the past twelve months and the stories that have shaped the Middle East. For our first episode of our review, we look at the months from January to June, with help from some of The New Arab’s journalists, correspondents, and editors. We remember the ea…

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