Babel will take you beyond the headlines to discuss what’s really happening in the Middle East and North Africa. It features regional experts who explain what’s going on, provide context on pivotal developments, and highlight trends you may have missed. Jon Alterman, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, hosts the podcast along with his colleagues from the Middle East Program. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. All views, positions, and conclusions expressed here should be understood to be solely of those of the speaker(s).
Babel: Translating the Middle East
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Babel will take you beyond the headlines to discuss what’s really happening in the Middle East and North Africa. It features regional experts who explain what’s going on, provide context on pivotal developments, and highlight trends you may have missed. Jon Alterman, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, hosts the podcast along with his colleagues from the Middle East Program. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. All views, positions, and conclusions expressed here should be understood to be solely of those of the speaker(s).
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Recent Episodes
May 22, 2025
Babel Special: Jon Alterman's Next Chapter
Will Todman interviews Jon Alterman about his reflections on directing the CSIS Middle East Program, changes in Middle East policy, and his new role as Brzezinski Chair.
May 15, 2025
Mohanad Hage Ali: Hezbollah and the Captagon Trade
Researcher Mohanad Hage Ali discusses Hezbollah's involvement in Lebanese drug networks and opportunities to strengthen Lebanese sovereignty with Jon Alterman in this interview.
May 8, 2025
Analysis: Will Trump’s Houthi Deal Stick?
Jon Alterman, director at CSIS Middle East Program, discusses with Asher Grant-Sasson President Trump's halt to bombing Houthi targets and its potential impact on US-Iran nuclear negotiations in this interview.
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