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Does Donald Trump represent a new era of US-Israeli relations?

Israel and the US seem to be closer to the same page than ever in recent history. The only question that remains is whether the status quo is more comfortable.

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Is the US Serious about Moving its Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem?

Among Donald Trump’s many audacious foreign policy proposals, he has seriously considered moving the US’ embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. This would be a globally unprecedented move that could destabilize the Middle East for years to come.

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Is Israel A Strategic Asset Or Liability for NATO?

Our program editors debate whether NATO should hug Israel close or keep its distance.

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Women of the Palestinian Intifadas

Seema Kawar takes a look at the participation of women and girls in the past Palestinian Intifadas and the most recent uprising.

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Israel, the U.S., and the Iran Nuclear Agreement

Vanessa Hayford discusses Israel’s opposition to the recent Iran nuclear deal.

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Interview with Outgoing Deputy United Nations Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (Part 2)

Benjamin Dooley interview’s James W. Rawley, Outgoing Deputy United Nations Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.

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Interview with Outgoing Deputy United Nations Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process (Part 1)

Benjamin Dooley interview’s James W. Rawley, Outgoing Deputy United Nations Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process.

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The Syrian Spectacle: Paradigm Shift

Hasan Siddiqui guides the discussion of shifting U.S. policy in Syria, tying in Iran’s nuclear programme negotiations and discontentment from America’s regional allies.

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Between the Desert and the Sea

Benjamin looks into the hindrances that stand in the way of reconstruction efforts taking place in the Gaza Strip following the 2014 summer war, which left much of the Gaza strip devastated.

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The Rupturing Regime: Syria’s Northern Collapse

Hasan Siddiqui highlights the newfound success of Syrian rebel groups in the North, what it comes with, and what it means for the current regime and potentially Syria’s future.