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The Middle East Forum's weekly podcast series featuring discussions from experts, policymakers, staff, and writing fellows on topics relating to the Middle East and countering Islamism.
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September 14, 2026 | Oslo’s Deadly Legacy: Rethinking the Palestinian Authority with Maurice Hirsch (opens the original)
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Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch joins the Middle East Forum Podcast to discuss why he believes the Oslo Accords have failed, how the Palestinian Authority’s “Pay-for-Slay” system incentivizes terrorism, and why its expanding security forces pose a growing threat to Israel. He also examines the legacy of October 7, the future of Palestinian leadership, prisoner exchanges, and the security implications of developments in Judea and Samaria. Subscribe to the Middle East Forum for new episodes and exp
September 9, 2026 | Israel Insider with Ashley Perry (opens the original)
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Ashley Perry examines the UK’s new sanctions targeting Israeli settlement goods, Israel’s retaliatory response, and why Washington’s silence may be more consequential for Jerusalem than the measures themselves. He also discusses a disputed report that the UAE warned Benjamin Netanyahu shortly before October 7 that Hamas was preparing a major attack, and what the allegation could mean politically as Israel heads toward elections. Perry then breaks down the finalized candidate lists, growing insta
August 31, 2026 | Is Islam Compatible with Western Values? with Ibn Warraq (opens the original)
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Ibn Warraq joins the Middle East Forum Podcast to discuss whether Islam is compatible with Western values, examining free speech, religious liberty, assimilation, political Islam, and competing ideas of sovereignty. He also reflects on the intellectual journey behind Why I Am Not a Muslim and explains why he believes Western civilization must be more willing to defend its own principles. Subscribe to the Middle East Forum for new episodes and expert analysis every week.
August 24, 2026 | Landmark Terrorism Case: Boim v. AMP with Daniel I. Schlessinger (opens the original)
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More than 30 years after Hamas murdered 17-year-old American David Boim, his family is still seeking to enforce a $156 million terrorism judgment. Lead counsel Daniel I. Schlessinger explains the case against American Muslims for Palestine, the “alter ego” theory at its center, and what the 2027 trial could mean for other terrorism victims seeking accountability in U.S. courts. Subscribe to the Middle East Forum for new episodes and expert analysis every week.
August 19, 2026 | Israel Insider with Ashley Perry (opens the original)
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Israel’s latest strike in Syria highlights its growing concern over Turkey’s expanding military influence there. Ashley Perry examines the risk of a deeper Israel-Turkey confrontation, Washington’s response, and the security calculations driving Israel’s actions. He also breaks down Israel’s increasingly fragmented election landscape, the emergence of a potential third bloc, and Netanyahu’s continued control of Likud. Subscribe to the Middle East Forum for new episodes and expert analysis every
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