The Brief In
The Brief In
Playlist by The Brief InThe Brief In is a new regular show from The New Arab featuring our editors in an unfiltered conversation with experts unpacking the forces shaping the MENA region and beyondFollow the podcast:
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Trump's World Cup 2026: Why we're still excited despite everything
A week from now, the World Cup will kick off in the US, Mexico and Canada. But the warmongering, authoritarianism, and visa bans of the Trump administration threaten to make this the most controversial in recent memory. Yet there is record MENA participation, and that’s not the only positive story …
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Will Syria's trials of Assad era war criminals bring real justice?
Is Syria finally having its accountability moment? In this episode of The Brief In, we examine Syria’s fragile and deeply contested transitional justice process after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The episode examines Syria’s transitional justice process, the Atef Najib trial and wider questions…
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What next for Lebanon if ceasefire with Israel expires on 17 May?
As a fragile US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon approaches its 17 May deadline, uncertainty is mounting over what comes next. Agreed in mid-April and extended to allow negotiations, the truce has been repeatedly violated, with continued Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks raising fe…
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US-Iran ceasefire: The real deal or a Trump smokescreen? With guest appearance from Jeffrey Sachs
Journalists from Middle East focused newsroom The New Arab unpack the questions surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire. Is Lebanon still included after Israel's deadly assault on 'Black Wednesday'? What will the sides discuss in Islamabad on Friday? Did Donald Trump get his ego trip and secure a win aga…
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The Brief In: One year of a free Syria
On this special episode, The New Arab Head of News Paul McLoughlin welcomes Syrian filmmaker-journalist Waad Al-Kateab, co-creator of the acclaimed documentary For Sama (98% on Rotten Tomatoes, Oscar and BAFTA nominated), and Syrian political scientist Azzam Al Kassir. They reflect on their pers…
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What now for Palestine solidarity after the Gaza ceasefire?
The war in Gaza is not over. Israel has violated the ceasefire killing scores already. What implications is this new phase of the war has on solidarity with the Palestinians Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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