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Our Middle East: An Insider's View

Our Middle East: An Insider's View

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Ever get the feeling that there is more to the story in the Middle East than what you see in the news? Want to know what really is going on in Israel and in the wider region? Our Middle East with foreign policy expert Dan Diker and Israeli-Arab journalist Khaled Abu Toameh is an insider’s view of the Middle East revealing what goes on behind the scenes of the world’s most volatile region. A JNS show in partnership with Jerusalem Center of Public Affairs. Loved Our Middle East's podcast? There’s more where that came from! Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insights and stories you won’t find anywhere else. Every donation helps us to ensure that truth and accuracy lead the narrative. Help us fight for accurate headlines. Your Donation makes a difference.JNS Podcasts Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Narrative Battlefield: Media, Israel and The New York Times

    The Narrative Battlefield: Media, Israel and The New York Times
    May 17 2026
    45 mins
  • Narrative Power: Reframing Israel in the Arab World

    Narrative Power: Reframing Israel in the Arab World
    Apr 14 2026
    What if the real revolution in the Middle East isn’t happening on the battlefield but in the battle for narrative and identity? This fascinating conversation reveals a powerful lesson: that Israel’s greatest opportunity right now may not be military, but cultural. Viewers will discover how decades of misinformation and ideological manipulation, especially driven by Iran, have distorted reality, and why reclaiming the story could change everything. By the end, you’ll see that the future of the Middle East might hinge not just on power, but on who finally tells their story and who listens.
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    33 mins
  • The Illusion of Ceasefire: Iran’s Long War Strategy

    The Illusion of Ceasefire: Iran’s Long War Strategy
    Apr 10 2026
    This episode flips everything you think you know about “ceasefires” on its head, revealing why what the West calls peace is, in reality, just a strategic pause in a Middle Eastern long game. You’ll learn how Iran and its proxies weaponize temporary calm (hudna) to regroup, rearm and psychologically claim victory, even when they’ve taken heavy losses. The discussion exposes a chilling mindset where mere survival equals triumph, reshaping how conflicts in the Middle East are understood and why short-term wins may actually signal long-term danger. By the end, you’ll see why this isn’t a series of wars, but one continuous ideological battle and why misunderstanding that could have massive global consequences.
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    26 mins
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