Imad Mesdoua comes back on the show to discuss Algeria. We talked about the evolving power dynamics in Algeria, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the country.
Month: August 2014
Jabhat al-Nusra & the Conflict in Syria
Charles Lister comes on the show to discuss the ongoing conflict in Syria, Jabhat al-Nusra’s evolution and current strategy, and the status of moderate rebel groups.
- The ‘Real’ Jabhat al-Nusra Appears to Be Emerging | Huffington Post
- Inside the Rise of ISIS | Losing Iraq | FRONTLINE | PBS
- As ISIS nears, is it game over for Syria’s opposition in Aleppo? – CNN.com
- Charles Lister (Charles_Lister) on Twitter
- Karl Morand (KarlMorand) on Twitter
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HRW Report on Rab’a Massacre
Fadi Al-Qadi, director of advocacy and communication in the Middle East and North Africa for Human Rights Watch, comes on the show to discuss HRW’s latest report on the killings of protestors in Egypt.
Gaza Conflict & Negotiations
Hussein Ibish comes on the show to discuss the recent conflict in Gaza, Hamas’ relationship with the Palestinian Authority, and ongoing negotiations to end the conflict.
- Ibishblog | the blog of Hussein Ibish
- The American Task Force on Palestine
- Hussein Ibish (Ibishblog) on Twitter
- Karl Morand (KarlMorand) on Twitter
- Middle East Week podcast on Stitcher Radio
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