Best Suez Canal Podcasts (2024)

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Kalam Shorts: The Suez Canal 18:02

11d ago18:02

18:02

Since its inauguration in 1869 the Suez Canal has played an immensely important part in the history, politics and economics of the Middle East and the World. In this episode Sam and Edgar discuss its role in both the occupation of Egypt by the British and its liberation from imperialist domination, as well as the latest developments since October 7…

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18. We are not Afraid with Hanan Ashrawi 42:16

2h ago42:16

42:16

We proudly present Dr. Hanan Ashrawi – one of the foremost Palestinian activist and politicians of the last half century. On this episode she speaks to Edgar about the First Intifada, of which she was a guiding spirit and a crucial player. And the Oslo Peace Process – which was the fruit of much of her labour, while resulting in catastrophe. So wha…

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69 years on, the Bandung Spirit remains alive in the Global South 13:48

5d ago13:48

13:48

"Few cities in history have won so many hearts and minds as Bandung"... The historic Asian-African Conference, also known as the Bandung Conference, was held in the city on April 18, 1955. It marked the first time that the countries of the Global South united to oppose imperialism and colonialism in defense of their sovereign rights and a more equi…

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Kalam Shorts: The Kufiyya (teaser) 1:04

4d ago1:04

1:04

What is the Kuffiyeh, known by many simply as the “Palestine scarf”? How did this humble piece of clothing come to take on the political overtones it does today – and what more exactly does it signify? In this episode, Sam speaks to Edgar about the origins, both historical and etymological, of this iconic scarf. The sound above is a teaser, to list…

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17. War is Inevitable with Diana Buttu 30:28

7d ago30:28

30:28

Diana Buttu speaks to Edgar in the city of Haifa in historic Palestine, today's Israel. The impending war with Lebanon and the genocide in Gaza is strongly felt in this mixed city of Israelis and Palestinians. Diana speaks about what it is like to be a Palestinian citizen of Israel in this moment - living in a "sick society". For continuous updates…

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16. The Jews of Iraq with Avi Shlaim 56:55

15d ago56:55

56:55

The renowned Israeli-British historian Avi Shlaim speaks to Edgar about the Jews of Iraq and the Arab-Jews in general - an identity that was largely destroyed in the wake of the creation of the State of Israel in 1948. Avi Shlaim, Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford, speaks to Edgar about the Jews of Iraq, who numbered …

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MUNADAMA 1 (Teaser) 1:11

20d ago1:11

1:11

We are delighted to announce the first instalment of our series, Munadama. For the full length episode, sign up at patreon.com/kalampodcast In Arabic, the meaning of Munadama is akin to a hearty discussion session with accompanied drinks. In these episodes, the team behind Kalam Podcast, Edgar Mannheimer (host), Sam Carlshamre (research & productio…

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15. German Madness with Salah Said 41:00

20d ago41:00

41:00

Germany has descended into madness as its security apparatus violently attacks peaceful Palestinian protesters, accusing them of anti-Semitism. This happening in parallell to the far right and not-so-subtly anti-Semitic political party AfD is surging in the polls. In this episode, Edgar speaks with Palestinian activist from Germany, Salah Said abou…

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14. (Video) Gaza & the History of Arabic Poetry with Mosab Abu Toha 28:53

22d ago28:53

28:53

On this video recorded episode of Kalam, Edgar sits with the Gazan poet and very much a friend of the podcast, Mosab Abu Toha, for a discussion about, among other things, the history of Arabic poetry. Why are poets so venerated in the Arab world, and what did poetry sound like before Islam? As always, follow us on Instagram for continuous updates @…

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13. Lament of an Egyptian Revolutionary with Aida Seif El-Dawla 36:29

27d ago36:29

36:29

Why aren't we seeing massive pro-Palest!ne demonstrations in Egypt, when we know an overwhelming majority of its people support the liberation of Palest!ne? Dr. Aida Seif El-Dawla, a retired psychiatrist and human rights defender conveys the sense of defeat and tragedy many progressives in Egypt feel. The revolution of 2011 came so close to achievi…

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Silver lining for Potosi: Bolivia awakens from its tragic past 8:41

28d ago8:41

8:41

A vast silver mine was discovered in 1545 in Potosi, whipping local Spanish colonists into a frenzy. It was estimated that at its peak, the silver production contributed approximately half of the world's total output. In just a few decades, Potosi, once "nothing but barren mountains and llamas," expanded into a bustling city with over 100,000 inhab…

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KALAM 5ASA - Nakba Museum with Bernt Hermele 34:14

1M ago34:14

34:14

In this Kalam Podcast special, Edgar speaks with the journalist and author Bernt Hermele, who recently opened an exhibition on the Nakba at Medelhavsmuseet in Stockholm, Sweden. Bernt Hermele is Jewish, and his mother was killed in a terrorist attack in Israel during the Second Intifada in 2002. This tragic moment changed Bernt's life. He left the …

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12. Watermelon Pictures with Munir Atalla 37:25

1M ago37:25

37:25

Why are Palestinians, Arabs and Muslims so often portrayed as violent and stupid savages in American film, and how can we change that? Munir Atalla is the head of production and acquisition at Watermelon Pictures, the newly founded film production and distribution company rooted in Palestinian culture and creativity. An old friend of Edgar's, Munir…

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KALAM SHORTS - Zionism (Teaser) 1:17

1M ago1:17

1:17

Zionism, the political movement to create a Jewish state in Palestine, has had an immense impact on the modern history of the Middle East. But what were its theoretical foundations, and in what political context did it take shape? In this new episode of Kalam Shorts, Sam and Edgar discuss the roots of Zionism, starting from Theodor Herzl’s (1860-19…

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KALAM SHORTS - Settler Colonialism (Teaser) 1:01

1M ago1:01

1:01

What is Settler Colonialism, and can it be applied to Israel? In this instalment of Kalam Shorts, Sam and Edgar explore this terminology and talk about the French Jewish scholar, Maxime Rodinson, and his seminal 1967 work, "Israel: A Settler Colonial State?" To gain access to the full episode, join the Kalam Community at patreon.com/kalampodcast fo…

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11. Women in War with Donia Ashour 37:35

2M ago37:35

37:35

The death and destruction, wrought by Israel's bloody war in Gaza has been highly publicised and discussed, rightly so. But what about the day to day lives of those who survive? How do women manage menstrual cycles when fleeing bombardment and living in refugee camps with tens of thousands of strangers? In today's episode, Edgar speaks with 23 year…

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Kenya's railway evolution over a century: A tale of awakening and development 13:45

2M ago13:45

13:45

"It is not uncommon for a country to create a railway, but it is uncommon for a railway to create a country," Sir Charles Eliot, then commissioner of British East Africa, made the bold statement in 1903. Eliot, "who initiated the policy of white supremacy in the British East Africa Protectorate (now Kenya)," was referring to the meter gauge railway…

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KALAM 5ASA - Malmövision with Bashar Murad 17:06

2M ago17:06

17:06

The Eurovision finals were held in Malmö on May 11 2024, and because of Israel's participation huge demonstrations were organised. Tens of thousands are estimated to have marched in Malmö on the days preceding the finals. An alternative song contest was also organised, Falastinvision: "The genocide free song contest". Edgar travelled to Malmö and a…

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The Suez Canal: A century of Egyptians being Trapped and Salvaged 9:33

2M ago9:33

9:33

"Remember that you are not merely shifting earth, you are bringing prosperity to both your families and this beautiful land," the french groundbreaker told Egyptian workers rallied around him at the launching ceremony of a project challenging human imagination on April 25, 1859. What unfolded afterward, however, proved his speech was yet another ho…

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10. The Road to Cairo Runs Through Gaza With Nihal El Aasar 49:55

2M ago49:55

49:55

A democratic Egypt is impossible without a liberated Palestine and vice versa. This is the argument put forth by the Egyptian writer, researcher and DJ, Nihal El Aasar. Nihal is a member of the London branch of the Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM), where she lives. In today's episode, Nihal speaks to Edgar about why the West has a vested interest i…

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Why Does Trade Matter? 2:23

2M ago2:23

2:23

Our fortunes are tied together. Severe disruptions to global trade can leave us all poorer.

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Rwanda's rebirth: A nation of unity emerges from shadow of genocide 16:35

2M ago16:35

16:35

On April 7, 1994, Rwanda plunged into darkness as nearly 1 million Rwandans, predominantly Tutsis, fell victim to brutality in three months. Hutu militias unleashed a wave of terror, perpetrating beatings, torture, rape, and murder against Tutsi civilians, including numerous women and children. The seeds of division were sown through the colonial s…

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Security and Global Supply Chains 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

While a few actors may appropriate the benefits of criminality, while leahing the global public to pay price. This should not be so.

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What Drives Demand For Merchant Shipping? 3:23

2M ago3:23

3:23

What drives Demand for merchant shipping?

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KALAM SHORTS - Orientalism 13:03

2M ago13:03

13:03

Are Edgar and Sam, the two white men behind Kalam, actually orientalists? Listen to find out! In this first instalment of Kalam Shorts, Middle Eastern scholar Samuel Carlshamre discusses Edward Said's seminal book Orientalism. What is it about, and what do his critics say? Kalam Shorts are 10-15 minute explainers of terminology important to underst…

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9. Students Rise Up for Palestine with Sinan Antoon 54:49

2M ago54:49

54:49

Across the United States and increasingly in Western Europe, students are establishing encampments on university campuses. Encampments in solidarity with Palestine. Students want to protest against the ongoing war on Gaza and to demand that their institutions divest from Israel. In today's episode Iraqi writer, poet and literary scholar, Sinan Anto…

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8. Reporting on Gaza with Youmna El Sayed 50:14

2M ago50:14

50:14

The Palestinian-Egyptian journalist Youmna El Sayed was for many people the media face of the war on Gaza. Soon she found herself in the surreal position of reporting on the same calamities she was facing herself. She and her husband and children have been displaced several times and at times did not have enough food or water. She has since chosen …

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7. What if all Palestinians Disappeared? With Ibtisam Azem 35:29

3M ago35:29

35:29

What if all the Palestinians would disappear? Not in a figurative sense, or even through ethnic cleansing or genocide. What if they simply vanished out of thin air? What would that do to israeli society? This is the premise of the Palestinian author Ibtisam Azem’s Book of Disappearance, first published in Arabic in 2014. It’s a truly fascinating re…

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6. GAZA with Mosab Abu Toha 45:47

3M ago45:47

45:47

It's been six months since the October 7 attack. Since then, over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed as a result of Israel's bombing campaign and ground invasion of Gaza, nearly 14,000 of whom are children. The renowned Gazan poet Mosab Abu Toha joins Edgar today for a discussion about what it means to grow up in what Masha Gessen likens to a Naz…

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5. The Second Intifada with Sahar Francis 42:47

3M ago42:47

42:47

The Second Intifada (~2000-2008) came out of the failure of the Oslo Accords, the failure of the PLO to create a Palestinian state, the crippling of the Palestinian economy through Israeli restrictions and Israel’s increasingly aggressive and violent settler expansion and colonial oppression. In contrast to the First Intifada, the Second Intifada w…

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4. The First Intifada with Islah Jad 43:39

3M ago43:39

43:39

In Late 1987 Palestine erupted. The Israeli occupation was closing in on 20 years and getting comfortable. But seemingly out of nowhere, a mass movement of protests, strikes and boycotts shook Israel and the world. For the first time, the West gained sympathy for Palestine, as images of heavily armed Israeli soldiers brutalising Palestinian women a…

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What is the Importance of the Suez Canal To Global Trade? 8:19

3M ago8:19

8:19

The Houthi’s are Yemeni political actors. The Houthis, and Somali pirates have been launching direct kinetic attacks on shipping assets. China and Russia have not condemned the attacks. As the UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Houthi attacks, China and Russia abstained. What follows is an exploration of the current and potential e…

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3. Six Days in June 1967 with Khaled Fahmy 43:35

3M ago43:35

43:35

In June of 1967 Israel launched an attack against its immediate neighbours, the combined Arab armies of Egypt, Syria and Jordan. In a flash it managed to dismantle Egypt's entire air force, and defeated the Arab forces in just six days. This led to the occupation of Egypt's Sinai peninsula, Syria's Golan Heights and the occupation of all Palestinia…

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How Serious is the Threat to Shipping by the Houthi Group? 7:01

4M ago7:01

7:01

The Houthi’s are Yemeni political actors. The Houthis, and Somali pirates have been launching direct kinetic attacks on shipping assets. China and Russia have not condemned the attacks. As the UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Houthi attacks, China and Russia abstained. What follows is an exploration of the current and potential e…

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The Crisis in Global Shipping 2:16

4M ago2:16

2:16

The Houthi’s are Yemeni political actors. The Houthis, and Somali pirates have been launching direct kinetic attacks on shipping assets. China and Russia have not condemned the attacks. As the UN Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Houthi attacks, China and Russia abstained. What follows is an exploration of the current and potential e…

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Personal Computers and Weapons Benefit From Integrated Circuits 2:32

4M ago2:32

2:32

How Personal Computers and Weapons Benefit From Integrated Circuits

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2. Nakba (Part two) with Gideon Levy 50:27

4M ago50:27

50:27

In the previous episode of the Kalam Podcast, Suad Amiry walked us through the horrors of the 1948 Nakba. In this episode we try to answer the question of who those early Zionists who carried out the Nakba were, and they were motivated by. And what exactly Israelis celebrate when they commemorate the Nakba as their Independence Day. The Israeli jou…

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1. Nakba (Part one) with Suad Amiry 48:25

4M ago48:25

48:25

In 1948 an estimated 750,000 Palestinians were displaced as Zionist militias paved the way for the establishment of the state of Israel. Many historians refer to this ethnic cleansing. For Palestinians, it is known as the Nakba, Arabic for catastrophe. In this episode, the renowned Palestinian author and architect, Suad Amiry, speaks to host Edgar …

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Contextualizing Computer Chips 11:18

8M ago11:18

11:18

How can an economist begin to understand the global context of the computer chips?

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How Do Chips Make Africans Rich? 8:35

8M ago8:35

8:35

How could it be that a product dominated by East Asian manufacturing hubs is making Africans wealthier?

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Computer Chips and African Development 4:00

8M ago4:00

4:00

A brief on Why Integrated Circuits (colloquially known as computer chips) are a development question.

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The Evolution of the Global Trade in Integrated Circuits 5:27

12M ago5:27

5:27

How important is the integrated circuit to the economic activities of human beings around the world?

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Why Should We Care About Integrated Circuits? 16:13

1+ y ago16:13

16:13

The Integrated circuits trade is growing in value and ubiquity. These chips are everywhere. I explain the importance of this trade and propose why a least developed country policy makers and consumers should care.

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Goodbye Big Oil, Hello Big Chip? 5:43

1+ y ago5:43

5:43

The global trade in integrated circuits has now surpassed the global trade in oil. I explore the implications for developing countries.

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Could White Hat Hackers Exploit Social Systems for Good? 16:14

1+ y ago16:14

16:14

Like computer software, social systems have exploits that can be hacked for good or for Ill. I review an interesting concept promoted by one Bruce Schneier for his article in Slate Magazine "Everything is hackable".

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Why Would the Chinese Produce Cars if German cars are Superior? 15:40

1+ y ago15:40

15:40

In the year 1817, David Ricardo gave us the theory of comparative advantage. In the late 1970s, Paul Krugman introduced New Trade Theory. What do these two approaches have to say about international trade?

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The Kenyan Economy and Russia's Invasion of Ukraine. 20:55

1+ y ago20:55

20:55

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine has increases the economic headwinds felt by countries with small economies and poor populations like Kenya. I dusciss some if them. I came to thus conclusion through the help of a presentation made by my colleagues at the IEA-Kenya and a report that I have been putting together.…

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How Fast Should An Economy Grow? 9:16

2+ y ago9:16

9:16

When exploring the wealth of Nations, one simple question we might ask is how fast the economy should grow. The simple answer is 10%. Listen to discover the story behind this 10%.