Dr Andrew Thomas is lecturer in Politics, International Relations and Middle East Studies, education-focused, at Deakin University. Andrew's research interests include Iranian native scholarship, Middle Eastern sanctions policy, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the intersection of International Relations (IR) theory and practice in the Middle East. We discuss much of what is happening right now in the Middle East and potential impacts.

Dr Andrew Thomas is lecturer in Politics, International Relations and Middle East Studies, education-focused, at Deakin University. Andrew's research interests include Iranian native scholarship, Middle Eastern sanctions policy, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the intersection of International Relations (IR) theory and practice in the Middle East. We discuss much of what is happening right now in the Middle East and potential impacts.

Exploring our close links with Israel and delves into the news behind the news and aims to provide detailed analysis of important current political, social and cultural issues to do with Israel. 
In collaboration with experts from all walks of life, who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture you can hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, on topics to do with Israelis and their involvements around the world.

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For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to The Israel Connexion, hosted by David Schulberg.

In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel’s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

For analysis and insight into important stories about Israel, tune in to&nbsp;The Israel Connexion, hosted by&nbsp;David Schulberg.
In collaboration with experts from all walks of life who specialise in various aspects of Israel&rsquo;s political life, arts and culture, you will hear in depth interviews delving into issues affecting Israel, Israelis and their involvements around the world.

Middle East Perspectives (Dr Andrew Thomas)

Middle East Analysis

Iranian Female Soccer Team

Iranian Advocacy

Europe and Iran: Why the Reticence?

The war between the US-Israel alliance and the Islamic Republic of Iran rages on and one facet of it has played out on Australian soil with the case of some of the Iranian female soccer team members who sought asylum in Australia, but under coercion most have changed their minds. I play some commentary about this fiasco from ABC sports commentator Tracey Holmes. (0:39-3:36)

Mahdi Athari is an Iranian who migrated to Australia in 2013. He works for government agencies on large railway projects. He is involved in local community affairs and advocacy within the Iranian diaspora. 

This weekend in Melbourne the Persian community will be celebrating NOWRUZ, the Persian New Year, and this provides an opportunity for our two ancient nations (Iran and Israel) to come together at a special event and celebrate. Booking details are available here. (3:42-17:46)

I play a talk by Olga Deutsch, the VP at NGO Monitor and Senior Fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security on the topic Europe and Iran: Why the Silence? that she recently presented at a MediaCentral briefing. (17:52-40:07)

Repeat of large part of the interview with Senator Sarah Henderson from last week. (40:07-57:32)

The war between the US-Israel alliance and the Islamic Republic of Iran rages on and one facet of it has played out on Australian soil with the case of some of the Iranian female soccer team members who sought asylum in Australia, but under coercion most have changed their minds. I play some commentary about this fiasco from ABC sports commentator Tracey Holmes. (0:39-3:36)
Mahdi Athari is an Iranian who migrated to Australia in 2013. He works for government agencies on large railway projects. He is involved in local community affairs and advocacy within the Iranian diaspora.&nbsp; This weekend in Melbourne the Persian community will be celebrating NOWRUZ, the Persian New Year, and this provides&nbsp;an opportunity for our two ancient nations (Iran and Israel) to come together at a special event and celebrate. Booking details are available&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODIyMzE0MTk0Nzg2MDc3NjMsXCJyXCI6MTgyMjMxNDMxNDczMjY4MTA1fSIsInMiOiI4NDdhYjc4MDBiZjgwNGViIn0" data-link-id="182231419478607763" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">here</a>. (3:42-17:46)
I play a talk by&nbsp;Olga Deutsch, the VP at NGO Monitor and Senior Fellow at the Misgav Institute for National Security on the topic&nbsp;Europe and Iran: Why the Silence?&nbsp;that she recently presented at a&nbsp;<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tb/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODIyMzE0MTk0ODQ4OTkyMjAsXCJyXCI6MTgyMjMxNDMxNDczMjY4MTA1fSIsInMiOiIxODJlODE2NzZhZDQ1MWFjIn0" data-link-id="182231419484899220" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="3">MediaCentral</a> briefing. (17:52-40:07)
Repeat of large part of the interview with Senator Sarah Henderson from last week. (40:07-57:32)

Iranian Female Soccer Team (Tracey Holmes), Iranian Advocacy (Mahdi Athari), Europe and Iran: Why the Reticence? (Olga Deutsch)

The War with Iran

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture at The Australian and has been writing for the newspaper since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture".

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture at The Australian and has been writing for the newspaper since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODE1OTk1MDUzMjU0OTE1OTUsXCJyXCI6MTgxNTk5NTE3MDIxMzA4MzQ4fSIsInMiOiJiNzlkNWJmMTYyMjVmYjFmIn0" data-link-id="181599505325491595" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture</a>".

Western Self-Loathing (Christopher Allen)

Western Self-Loathing

ABC's Misinformation (Senator Sarah Henderson)

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture and has been writing in The Australian since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture". (0:28-37:36)

Senator Sarah Henderson is the shadow minister for communications and we speak about the role that the ABC has been playing in the media that has had a significant adverse affect on our Jewish community, with many feeling that the ABC has contributed to the current spate of antisemitism in Australia. (37:41-57:42)

Christopher Allen is the national art critic for Culture and has been writing in The Australian since 2008. He is an art historian and educator, teaching classical Greek and Latin. He has written an edited several books including Art in Australia and believes that the history of art in this country is often underestimated.We discuss his article that was published in The Australian "<a href="https://zpdryj.clicks.mlsend.com/tl/c/eyJ2Ijoie1wiYVwiOjc4NDY5OSxcImxcIjoxODE1OTk1MDUzMjU0OTE1OTUsXCJyXCI6MTgxNTk5NTE3MDIxMzA4MzQ4fSIsInMiOiJiNzlkNWJmMTYyMjVmYjFmIn0" data-link-id="181599505325491595" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="2">How a plague of antisemitism revealed a crisis of self-loathing in Australian culture</a>". (0:28-37:36)
Senator Sarah Henderson is the shadow minister for communications and we speak about the role that the ABC has been playing in the media that has had a significant adverse affect on our Jewish community, with many feeling that the ABC has contributed to the current spate of antisemitism in Australia. (37:41-57:42)

Western Self-Loathing (Christopher Allen), ABC Misinformation (Senator Sarah Henderson)

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