Threats on Our Borders | Inside Politics of the Middle East

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Israel’s regional threats are shifting fast—and the stakes have never been higher. Former Israeli diplomat and Knesset member Ruth Wasserman Lande joins Eylon Levy to analyze the instability on Israel’s borders and the global forces reshaping the Middle East after October 7.

With decades of experience in Arab affairs, diplomacy, and security, Wasserman Lande offers unique insights into:
🔹 The shifting Middle East – Why October 7 wasn’t just an attack on Israel, but a turning point for the region.
🔹 Egypt’s military buildup – Why is Cairo violating its peace treaty with Israel?
🔹 The rise of radical Islam – How both Sunni and Shia extremists are competing for dominance.
🔹 Lebanon & Hezbollah – Can Lebanon reclaim its sovereignty, or is Iran too deeply entrenched?
🔹 Jordan’s fragile future – Is Israel’s longest, quietest border now its most unpredictable?
🔹 The myth of peace with Palestinians – Why a two-state solution could further destabilize the region.

This is a must-watch deep dive into the geopolitical challenges that will shape Israel’s security for decades to come.


Co-Creator and Host - Eylon Levy
Co-Creator - Guy Ross
Executive Producer - Asher Westropp-Evans
Director/Editor - Benny Goldman
Studio Manager - Lotem Segev
Graphics - Thomas Girsch
Line Producer - Tal Segal
Intern - Jesse Sklar

Chapters
00:00 - Coming Up 
00:59 - Welcome
2:33 - Where are we 500+ days into the war?
04:22 - How to frame Middle East conflict
06:45 - The Sunni/Shi’a Divide
11:14 - A worldwide Islamist caliphate
15:50 - Egypt’s Military Buildup
27:50 - Foreign Policy Recommendations
35:32 - What is going on in Jordan?
41:03 - Is a two-state solution still possible?
49:40 - Post-Assad Syria
55:47 - What’s Next in Lebanon?
1:02:05 - The Future of Israel’s Borders
1:05:12 - Wrap Up
1:06:47 - Outro

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