Economist Podcasts Follow the leader: who will run Hamas?
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Oct 25, 2024 
Gareth Brown, a Middle East correspondent based in Beirut, delves into the leadership vacuum in Hamas after Yahya Sinwar's death, discussing potential successors and the ideological divides shaping the group's future. Rebecca Jackson, an American South correspondent, explores the critical role of Black voters in Georgia's elections, highlighting demographic shifts and the need for candidates to align with Black economic priorities. The podcast also touches on the intriguing life of Turkish activist Fethullah Gulen and his influence in political discourse.
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Hamas Leadership Vacuum
- Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, who orchestrated attacks on Israel, was killed in Gaza.
- This death creates a leadership vacuum, raising questions about Hamas's future.
Sinwar's Centralization of Power
- Hamas was traditionally democratic, but Sinwar centralized power.
- This centralization, while effective during his leadership, now poses a challenge to the group's survival.
Interview with Khalid Mashal
- Gareth Brown interviewed Khalid Mashal, a potential successor to Sinwar, after the October 7th attacks.
- Mashal denied Hamas's crimes and spread misinformation, frustrating Brown.