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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

PODCAST | Saudi Arabia's escalation against the Houthis is unlikely to deliver victory, says Danny Citrinowicz al-monitor.com/podcasts/sau...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

PODCAST | Straight from Putin's playbook: Turkey's Islamists are jailing LGBTQ activists in ‘morality’ drive Leading Turkish LGBTQ activist Yildiz Tar explains why Turkey's authoritarian government is escalating repression of their community. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/str...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

PODCAST | Three million views in 24 hours: Turkey's curiosity about Syrian Kurdish leader Kobane explodes in first TV interview www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/thr...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Sharaa taps Visa as Syria reconnects to global finance: What to know Visa and Mastercard announced Wednesday that their networks can now be used to make international card payments in Syria. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Bomb planted on minibus kills two near Damascus, Syrian officials say www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

ANALYSIS | How strike on Damietta port exposes Egypt's energy infrastructure risks www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

EXPLAINER | Estimated 60,000 migrants cross from Morocco into Spanish territory: What we know The influx of asylum seekers has left Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez grappling with the country’s worst migration crisis in years. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Aramco turns to Egypt as Houthis disrupt Saudi oil exports: What to know Riyadh is now looking to use the Mediterranean route more extensively after the Houthis on July 20 threatened to target oil exports passing through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Iran war puts Turkey’s inflation fight, lira under fresh pressure A prolonged Iran war is leaving Turkey's economy management caught between maintaining painful monetary tightening and cutting rates before the economy is ready. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

🔔 Next week 7/29: Join us for a live webinar exploring how differences over Iran, Saudi Arabia, & Turkey are testing the US-Israel relationship under President Trump ft. experts Daniel B. Shapiro, Ben Caspit, Gönül Tol, and @elizhagedorn.bsky.social. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

PODCAST | US-Iran peace deal a blow to the Kurds but their struggle will continue, says Wladimir van Wilgenburg Listen to the latest episode of On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/us-...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

6/23 | Deciphering the US-Iran deal: What comes next? Join us Tuesday for a discussion on what lies ahead for Iran and the US following the MoU with experts Ariane Tabatabai, Ph.D., Michael Singh, Ali Hashem, and moderated by @joycekaram.bsky.social. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

NEWS | 'Let Syria take care of Hezbollah': Trump criticizes Israel, leans on Sharaa to help in Lebanon www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

PODCAST | Armenia's pro-Western prime minister won elections, but peace with Turkey & Azerbaijan remains a challenge www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/arm...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

LIVE UPDATES | Kuwait releases footage of Iranian attack on airport Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority released footage showing Wednesday's Iranian attack on the country's airport. www.al-monitor.com/live-blog/he...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

LATEST | Video appears to show Lebanese forces entering southern town after reported Israeli withdrawal A video shared on social media by L'Orient Today appeared to show Lebanese military vehicles in the southern town of Debbine. www.al-monitor.com/live-blog/he...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Israel strikes Lebanon's capital Beirut for first time in 3 weeks: What to know www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

⚡️In 1 hour: How is the Iran war reshaping global energy? Hear from Dr. Carole Nakhle, Noam Raydan, Dr. Kristian Ulrichsen, and @s-wendel.bsky.social on the war's impact on OPEC, the clean energy transition, Gulf energy producers, & more. Register here to join live: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

NEW: Car bomb in Syrian capital leaves 1 dead, 23 injured: What to know Tuesday's bombing is the latest in a string of recent security incidents in Damascus. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

WED 5/20: With oil prices up roughly 80%, join AL-MONITOR for a live discussion on how the Iran war is reshaping global energy markets with leading experts Dr. Carole Nakhle, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Samuel Wendel, and Noam Raydan. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

NEW podcast: Turkey's outsize influence in Somalia fuels corruption and autocracy, says MEI's Gonul Tol www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/tur...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

NEW: How is the Iran war reshaping energy markets? Tune in next week on 5/20 at 12pm for the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz and the outlook for oil prices & Gulf energy producers with Dr. Carole Nakhle, Noam Raydan, Kristian Ulrichsen, and Samuel Wendel. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

NEW podcast: Don’t blame the PKK for all the Kurds’ losses in Syria, says Kurdish expert Aliza Marcus Listen to the full episode of On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/don...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in effect, top Pentagon officials said Tuesday, despite an Iranian missile and drone attack targeting oil-producing facilities at the Emirati port of Fujairah overnight. Read Jared Szuba's full update here: www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

NEW: Saudi Arabia hates Iran’s regime but did not want war, says former US ambassador to Riyadh Michael Ratney With no resolution in sight, the conflict is taking a heavy toll on Saudi Arabia amid widening fissures with its Gulf neighbor the United Arab Emirates. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/sau...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

NEW: Iran FM meets Putin, Russia’s military intel chief as talks stall: What to know Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi headed to Russia following visits to Pakistan and Oman over the weekend as talks with Washington are at a standstill. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

NEW podcast: Is the Gulf relieved or cautious as Trump and Iran declare Strait of Hormuz “fully open”? Host Adam Lucente spoke with Jack Dutton and Francesco Schiavi about how the Gulf views Iran and the US declaring the Strait of Hormuz open. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/gul...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

NEW podcast: Lebanon’s Ghassan Salame: Israel talks ‘not negotiations,’ Hezbollah disarmament by force ‘illusion’ www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/leb...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

🚨In 15 mins: Join us for a webinar on one month of the war in Iran. We’ll examine the outlook inside the regime, developments on the Lebanon front + implications for Gulf states, ft. Randa Slim, Hamidreza Azizi, Hasan Alhasan, & @joycekaram.bsky.social. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

TOMORROW: Join us for a webinar on the US & Israel’s war in Iran. We’ll examine the outlook inside the regime, developments on the Lebanon front + implications for Gulf states, ft. Randa Slim, Hamidreza Azizi, Hasan Alhasan, & @joycekaram.bsky.social. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

🔔 Live webinar 3/31: Join us for a virtual discussion on the US & Israel’s war in Iran, including implications for the Iranian regime, the Lebanon front, and the Gulf, ft.: • Hamidreza Azizi • Randa Slim • Hasan AlHasan • ALM's @joycekaram.bsky.social Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🎙️Friends with some benefits: Why Russia cannot overtly support Iran Amberin Zaman spoke with Nicole Grajewski on Russia's complex interests in the US-Israeli war on Iran in the latest episode of On the Middle East with Amberin Zaman. Listen and subscribe here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/fri...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

NEW podcast: Are Israel and Hezbollah heading toward a new war in Lebanon? Host Adam Lucente spoke with ALM's Beirut correspondent, Beatrice Farhat, on the latest reports on a possible confrontation between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/are...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

NEW: Join us this Tues, 2/24 for a live webinar on escalating US-Iran tensions amid fears of war should nuclear negotiations fail. @joycekaram.bsky.social will moderate the discussion with @elizhagedorn.bsky.social, Holly Dagres, & Ali Hashem. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Egyptians in for another expensive Ramadan: As the price of traditional iftar foods such as lamb, chicken, eggs and fava beans has surged, many Egyptians have had to get creative when making the protein-rich meal that is critical when breaking the fast. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

NEW podcast: What’s next for Israel, US-Iran talks after Trump-Netanyahu meeting? Adam Lucente spoke to Ben Caspit about how Israel views the US-Iran nuclear talks the various options on the table for dealing with Iran’s ballistic missiles and nuclear program: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/wha...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

NEW podcast: As US-Iran diplomatic efforts continue, Khamenei remains implacably opposed to any concessions. 🎙️ @amberinzaman.bsky.social and Arash Azizi discuss the suffering of ordinary Iranians & possible scenarios as the regime faces its gravest threat since 1979: al-monitor.com/podcasts/ira...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

NEW: New nuclear deal is no silver bullet for Iran's untapped gas reserves Iran has an estimated 32 trillion cubic meters of natural gas reserves, but it has been unable to exploit them under the weight of international sanctions. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

What does future hold for Syria's Kurds after dramatic losses to Damascus? Listen to Amberin Zaman's full podcast with Meghan Bodette here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/wha...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

NEW podcast: What are Trump’s options in Iran as US ships amass? View from Washington Adam Lucente spoke with Al-Monitor's Elizabeth Hagedorn and Jared Szuba on US-Iran tensions, the status of the negotiations, military options and more. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/wha...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Trump at Davos on why he invited Putin to join the Board of Peace if he worries Russia may invade Greenland: "Yeah, I have some controversial people on it but these are people who get the job done & who have tremendous influence. All babies on the board, it wouldn't be very much."

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

NEW podcast: What’s next for Syria’s Kurds, US policy after latest ceasefire? Adam Lucente spoke with Amberin Zaman on the latest ceasefire deal in Syria, implications for the Kurds, and the Trump admin’s evolving priorities toward Syria. Listen here: www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/wha...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

NEW: Trump dials up risky Iran tariffs that would hit China, UAE and others: What to know www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

NEW: Venezuelan crisis unlikely to impact MENA crude exporters in short term Oil prices were largely unchanged Monday as global oversupply concerns outweighed instability in Venezuela. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council announced on Friday the start of a “transitional phase” aimed at ultimately achieving independence, a major escalation in the group’s efforts toward forming a breakaway state. What to know about the announcement: www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

"I would just ask everyone to focus on what are the kind of weaponries or capabilities that Hamas would need in order to threaten or attack Israel, as a baseline for what disarmament needs to look like," Sec. Rubio said to Al-Monitor's @elizhagedorn.bsky.social today on Hamas disarmament.

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Morocco’s markets rise as World Cup spending fuels largest IPO in decades www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

NEW podcast: “I would have never intervened in the Iraqi political system if Yazidis were recovered from the Yazidi genocide,” newly elected member of Iraqi parliament Murad Ismael tells Amberin Zaman as they discuss the challenges ahead for him in office. www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/yaz...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

NEW: Why Lebanon now leads the world in rising cancer rates A recent study found that Lebanon has the world’s fastest-rising cases of cancer and cancer-related deaths. Ali Mokdad, co-author of the study, says tobacco is the main culprit. www.al-monitor.com/originals/20...

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Al-MONITOR @almonitor.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

NEW podcast: Saudi Crown Prince to meet Trump at White House with AI in focus @s-wendel.bsky.social joins @adamlucente.bsky.social to preview MBS’s trip. Why have past AI & chips deals failed to materialize? Can Trump convince MBS to up his investment in the US? www.al-monitor.com/podcasts/sau...

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