Fawaz Gerges
Middle East expert and professor at the London School of Economics; author of books on the Middle East, including "What Really Went Wrong? The West and the Failure of Democracy in the Middle East."
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Jan 14, 2024 • 42min
Iran-backed militants and fears of a widening war in the Middle East; China’s reaction to Taiwan’s national elections; how to escape from North Korea; Ukraine’s stunning digital transformation amidst war
London School of Economics professor Fawaz Gerges discusses fears of a widening war in the Middle East. Bonny Lin talks about China's reaction to Taiwan's national elections. The podcast also explores the treacherous journey of escaping from North Korea and Ukraine's digital transformation amidst war.
Dec 6, 2024 • 47min
Syria’s Crisis and the Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire
Fawaz Gerges, a Middle East expert and professor at the London School of Economics, dives into the recent cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah. He analyzes the power shift in Syria as rebel forces capture Aleppo and discusses the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in the region. Gerges highlights Iran's influence and the implications of the Biden administration's approach to Israel and Gaza. This insightful discussion sheds light on the intertwined fates of the Middle East’s conflicts and their global repercussions.
