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Arab Digest is where business leaders and experts on the Middle East and North Africa come together to share analysis and insight about the issues in the region that matter most. contact email: editor@arabdigest.org

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William Law's guest this week on the Arab Digest podcast is the European Council on Foreign Relations' Kelly Petillo. Their conversation focusses on three countries - Syria, Sudan and Palestine - and the challenges and obstacles they face both extern... more

On 8 December last year the Syrian capital Damascus fell to rebel forces. Arab Digest editor William Law has invited Syrian analyst and writer Malik al-Abdeh on to this week's podcast to discuss how the country is faring under the leadership of its p... more

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Arab Digest editor William Law's guest this week is Jon Hoffman from the Washington libertarian think tank the Cato Institute. Their conversation focuses on the growing rift in American right wing circles about ongoing US support for Israel. Jon Hoff... more

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In 1986 Soraya Antonius published a devastatingly powerful novel about the brutality of the British Mandate in Palestine. The book quickly slipped into obscurity. But now 8 years after Antonius' death it has been rescued from oblivion and republished... more

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Recent Guests

Malik al-Abda
Syrian analyst and managing director of Conflict Mediation Solutions
Conflict Mediation Solutions
Episode: Syria one year on
Selma Dabbagh
Writer and former human rights lawyer
Episode: The Lord: a forgotten Middle East masterpiece
Hussam Ayloush
Executive director of the Greater Los Angeles Area Office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations
Greater Los Angeles Area Office of CAIR
Episode: We will not be silent
Kholood Khair
Sudanese political analyst, broadcaster and activist, and the founding member of the Think and Do Tank, Confluence Advisory.
Confluence Advisory
Episode: The UAE and genocide in Sudan
Helen Lackner
Yemen expert and author
Episode: Yemen, Israel and the UAE
Tarek Megerisi
Senior Policy Fellow with the Middle East-North Africa Program
European Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: Vultures over Libya
Maysaa Shuja al-Deen
A senior researcher at Sanaa Center for Strategic Studies
Sanaa Center for Strategic Studies
Episode: Netanyahu's Yemen war
Dallia Abdelmoneim
Sudanese analyst and political commentator
Episode: Sudan and the war the world ignores
Christian Coats-Ullickson
Middle East fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy
Rice University
Episode: AD’s All New Top Ten Podcast Countdown: #1 A good year for MbS

Host

William Law
Host and Editor of Arab Digest, William Law guides conversations on matters pertaining to the Middle East and North Africa, providing insightful analysis and fostering discussions with experts in geopolitical affairs.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • What utter propaganda!

    Seriously, you call yourself an independent podcast? You are utterly anti-West, anti-Israel and repeating Iranian propaganda and antisemitic conspiracy theories. This is not serious journalism, it does not correspond to Academic standards, you twist and turn facts so that they correspond to an extremely one-sided worldview.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SchmidSophie
    Germanya month ago
  • Anti-Israel, otherwise good

    They do a good job on discussing most Arab countries but they don’t even attempt to hide their hatred of Israel and use extremist rhetoric to discuss it.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AP12345432167544
    United Statesa year ago
  • Vital and unbiased source

    Knowledgeable hosts who take no money from the usual suspects leads to refreshing clarity on difficult questions

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Krane
    United States3 years ago
  • Balance

    Hello Arab Digest,

    I’ve been listening to the podcast for a few months now. I live in Dubai and describe myself as a casual listener and I starting listening to your podcasts as I wanted to become more aware of the geo politics of the region.

    I find some of the podcasts interesting but

    I feel the podcast never chats with the establishment in the gulf states and that’s a gap. The view shared in the podcast are mostly seen through the lens of western academia and are mostly anti establishment.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    smpele
    United Arab Emirates5 years ago
  • Sincerely needed

    We really need a podcast of this depth for the MENA region that is independent and not financed or controlled by any state actor. The quality of the episodes so far are excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lordcurzon1980
    United States6 years ago

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The content is praised for its knowledgeable approach to complex geopolitical issues in the MENA region.
Listeners appreciate the impartial stance and depth of analysis on pressing issues.
Critics express concerns about perceived biases and the lack of diverse viewpoints from regional establishments.
The podcast is regarded as a needed forum for independent and nuanced discussions on Middle Eastern affairs.

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The Lord: a forgotten Middle East masterpiece
Q: What do you think Antonius would be saying and writing today?
She'd be livid, absolutely outraged and disgusted, speaking against the occupation and advocating for Palestinians.
The Lord: a forgotten Middle East masterpiece
Q: How highly would you rate Soraya Antonius in the annals of English literature?
It's quite hard to put her within the English literary canon in some respects, because of how political she is. But her wit and observation remind me of writers like Evelyn Waugh.
The UAE and genocide in Sudan
Q: What should the British government be saying and doing right now?
The UK should call out the genocide, press the Security Council for effective measures, increase humanitarian funding, and pressure involved states to allow aid.
Yemen, Israel and the UAE
Q: What are some of the other economic challenges the Houthis are facing?
The economy is deteriorating, with a blockade on ports, lack of salaries, and reduced humanitarian assistance deeply affecting the population.
Yemen, Israel and the UAE
Q: Is the FTO designation on Ansarallah starting to impact the Houthi economy?
Yes, the FTO designation is enabling the internationally recognized government to regain control over banking, worsening the financial situation in Houthi-controlled areas.

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Focused on providing critical insights into the geopolitics of the Middle East and North Africa, the content explores current events, humanitarian crises, and regional dynamics that shape the area. Themes frequently discussed include the conflicts in Syria and Yemen, political developments in Sudan, and the complex relations between Gulf States and western powers. The podcast often features expert guests, including analysts and academics, who provide nuanced analyses of intricate topics such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the evolving influence of authoritarian regimes in the region. Unique in its approach, the series prioritizes independent voices, often contrasting mainstream narratives.

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1. Malik al-Abda
2. Selma Dabbagh
3. Hussam Ayloush
4. Kholood Khair
5. Helen Lackner
6. Tarek Megerisi
7. Maysaa Shuja al-Deen
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