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East to West | Voices of the Middle East

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Presented by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, "East to West" offers a fresh look at the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and Israel. This podcast features diverse voices and perspectives rarely heard in mainstream media, bringing expert analysis from policymakers, scholars, and thought leaders. With in-depth discussions on the region's most pressing issues, "East to West" uncovers the complexities behind the headlines and provides unique insights for both seasoned observers and those new to the topic. Discover the untold stories shaping to

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Episode thumbnail for I Lived in Beirut as an Israeli: The Man Who Tried to Build Ties with Lebanon

May 26, 2026

I Lived in Beirut as an Israeli: The Man Who Tried to Build Ties with Lebanon

<p>In this new episode, Dan Catarivas, Senior Advisor on International Relations at the Manufacturers Association of Israel, reflects on his extraordinary time living and working in Beirut during the early 1980s. Speaking with host Balig Sladeen at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, he shares memories of daily life inside Israel’s liaison office in Lebanon, the unexpected relationships he built with Lebanese businessmen, and the brief moment when peace and normal relations between the two countries seemed possible.</p>

Episode thumbnail for How a Moroccan Activist Changed His Perspective

May 5, 2026

How a Moroccan Activist Changed His Perspective

<p>Growing up in Morocco in the 90s, <strong>Mustapha Ezzarghani</strong>, a Moroccan American peace activist describes being &quot;fed wrong propaganda&quot; by media outlets that glorified suicide bømbers as heroes. He opens up about a time when he wished he could be one of those &quot;heroes&quot; defending his religion against an &quot;evil enemy.&quot;Everything changed when he met a Berber mother in the mountains whose daughter’s life was saved by Israeli doctors. This encounter shattered his worldview and sent him on a journey to discover the deep, 3,000-year history of Moroccan Jews and the reality of modern Israeli society.</p>

Episode thumbnail for He Helped Shape the Abraham Accords. Here's What He Thinks of Iran's War

April 28, 2026

He Helped Shape the Abraham Accords. Here's What He Thinks of Iran's War

<p>In this episode of East to West, host Balig Sladeen sits down with Jason Greenblatt, JCFA Senior Researcher and Former Special Envoy for the Middle East under President Trump for an inside look at the recent war and what it means for the entire region.</p><p>We explore how Trump&#39;s Iran strategy shifted from Maximum Pressure in the first administration to full military action today, and what drove that change. We also dig into the Strait of Hormuz crisis, was this a predictable escalation, or did it genuinely catch the US off guard?</p><p>With the shadow of October 7th still looming, we ask whether a broader regional peace is even possible without resolving the Palestinian issue. And we look at how Arab countries are repositioning themselves in relation to Iran, Israel, and the United States in the aftermath of the war.</p>

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Presented by the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, "East to West" offers a fresh look at the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and Israel. This podcast features diverse voices and perspectives rarely heard in mainstream media, bringing expert analysis from policymakers, scholars, and thought leaders.

With in-depth discussions on the region's most pressing issues, "East to West" uncovers the complexities behind the headlines and provides unique insights for both seasoned observers and those new to the topic. Discover the untold stories shaping to

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