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Rethinking Democracy

Middle East Institute
Democracy
Iran
Israel
Syria
Turkey
Middle East
Donald Trump
Russia
Ekrem İmamoğlu
Foreign Policy
Islamic Republic
Ukraine
Autocracy
Democracy Promotion
United States
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Arab World
U.S. Foreign Policy
Democratization
Nuclear Program

This is a critical time for the future of democracy as citizens in America and across the globe are losing faith in democratic institutions. We often view the rollback of democracy and threats to the liberal international order as separate problems, but in reality they are closely interlinked. In this podcast series, MEI Senior Fellow Gonul Tol examines the interplay between democracy's domestic a... more

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Iran is once again at a boiling point. For more than a week, nationwide protests have shaken the country, with tens of thousands pouring into the streets of major cities, including Tehran. As calls for the regime's removal spread, authorities respond... more

The Trump administration has released its new National Security Strategy—and analysts say it signals a decisive break from America's role as the leader of the free world. Instead, the document advances an openly illiberal, strongman-centered vision o... more

Thousands of Tunisians marched in the capital last week against what they called 'injustice and repression,' accusing President Kais Saied of cementing one-man rule through the police and judiciary. The protest is part of a wider wave of unrest—journ... more

Iraqis have just gone to the polls in a pivotal parliamentary election that could redefine the country's political trajectory. What do the results tell us about the state of Iraqi democracy? What happens next? And is there still space for meaningful ... more

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Recent Guests

Nader Habibi
Professor of Economics at Brandeis University's Crown Center for Middle East Studies
Brandeis University
Episode: Can Iran's Regime Survive This?
Alex Vatanka
Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute
Middle East Institute
Episode: Can Iran's Regime Survive This?
Dr. Amanda Sloat
Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs
IE University
Episode: When the World's Oldest Democracy Goes Illiberal
Dr. Youssef Chahed
Senior Fellow with the Harvard Kennedy School's Middle East Initiative, and served as Prime Minister of Tunisia from 2016 to 2020.
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: From Brightest Hope to Open-Air Prison: How Tunisia Lost Its Democratic Promise
Renad Mansour
Senior Research Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Program and Director of the Iraq Initiative at Chatham House
Chatham House
Episode: From Ballots to Bargains: The Struggle for Iraqi Democracy
Dahlia Scheindlin
A fellow at Century International and author of The Crooked Timber of Democracy in Israel
Century International
Episode: From Protest to War: How October 7 Reshaped Israeli Democracy
Thomas Carothers
Harvey V. Feinberg Chair of For Democracy Studies and Director of the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: The US Role in Democracy Promotion: Continuity or Collapse?
Randa Slim
Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Can Lebanese Democracy Be Saved?
Ayman Mahanna
Executive Director of the Beirut Bay Samir Kassim Foundation, leading NGO for freedom of expression and media development.
Beirut Bay Samir Kassim Foundation
Episode: Can Lebanese Democracy Be Saved?

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Gonul Tol
Host and Senior Fellow focusing on democracy and political issues in the Middle East, with extensive knowledge of democratic transitions and authoritarianism.

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#46
United Arab Emirates/Government
Apple Podcasts
#78
Poland/Government
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#99
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#108
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#111
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#171
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#187
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#195
Mexico/Government
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#212
Ireland/Government

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Can Iran's Regime Survive This?
Q: What are the implications of Reza Pahlavi's re-emergence as a potential leader?
Pahlavi could unify the opposition, as his name is being chanted more often and seen as a viable alternative to the current regime.
Can Iran's Regime Survive This?
Q: How has the regime responded to the protests?
The regime has offered some cash transfers but these have been criticized as too little and insufficient to address the deeper socio-political discontent.
Can Iran's Regime Survive This?
Q: What triggered this latest round of protests?
The primary motivation for the protests is economic hardship, especially following a significant devaluation of the rial.
When the World's Oldest Democracy Goes Illiberal
Q: Has your thinking changed about how central democracy and human rights should be in American foreign policy?
Yes, observing the erosion of democratic norms under Trump gives a deeper appreciation for the struggles of civil society in countries like Turkey, revealing the importance of international voices speaking out.
When the World's Oldest Democracy Goes Illiberal
Q: What exactly is at stake for European democracies when American democracy is in decline?
European security and economic stability are at stake, due to the eroding foundations of democracy in the U.S. and its implications for how Europe interacts with the U.S. in terms of security and economic policies.

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Exploring the intricate relationship between domestic and international threats to democracy, this podcast covers a range of pressing issues that challenge democratic institutions both in the U.S. and around the globe. Episodes feature insightful discussions with experts who analyze current events, historical contexts, and the ongoing struggles for democratic integrity, particularly in regions experiencing political turmoil such as the Middle East. Topics frequently include the deterioration of political structures, the role of civil society, protest movements, and the impact of foreign policy on democracy's health. A noteworthy focus is given to the implications of authoritarianism and how various countries' experiences can shape broader u... more

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