Ever get the feeling that there is more to the story in the Middle East than what you see in the news? Want to know what really is going on in Israel and in the wider region?
Our Middle East with foreign policy expert Dan Diker and Israeli-Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh is an insider’s view of the Middle East revealing what goes on behind the scenes of the world’s most volatile region. A JNS show in partnership with Jerusalem Center of Public Affairs.
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Is the United States losing its influence in the Middle East?
A new regional defense pact and growing questions about American resolve are sending shockwaves across the region. As Washington relies on sanctions and diplomacy, many in the Middle East are asking a simple question: Who is the "strong horse" now?
Dan Diker is joined by veteran Palestinian affairs journalist Khaled Abu Toameh for an in-depth discussion on the changing balance of power in the region. Together, they examine why perception matters as much as military strength, what the new Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pact could mean for the future and whether America's current strategy is strengthening or weakening its position in the Middle East.
16 Jul 2026
Iran's Regional Threat: Reshaping the Middle East
Why is Iran attacking America's Arab allies while much of the world looks the other way?
Hosts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh examine why Tehran's escalating attacks on Gulf states are reshaping regional alliances and explore what these developments could mean for the future of the Abraham Accords. You'll learn why the hosts argue that negotiations have strengthened, not weakened, the Islamic Republic, how Arab states increasingly view Israel as a strategic partner and why defeating Iran's regional ambitions may be the key to lasting stability in the Middle East.
9 Jun 2026
Patience Over Firepower: Understanding Victory in the Middle East
Why do groups like Hamas, Hezbollah and the IRGC keep claiming victory even when they've suffered devastating losses?
In this episode, you'll learn how Islamist groups, Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and their supporters interpret political divisions, public disagreements,and policy hesitation in Washington and the West. Veteran Middle East analysts Dan Diker and Khaled Abu Toameh explore why perception matters as much as military strength and why many in the region believe patience, not firepower, is often the deciding factor in victory. Whether you agree with their conclusions or not, this conversation offers a fascinating look into how the Middle East sees the West, and why understanding that perspective may be critical to understanding the conflicts shaping our world today.
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