Faysal Itani
Senior Director of Middle East Programs at the New Lines Institute, offering insights into the geopolitical implications of the Syrian regime change for neighboring countries.
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Mar 22, 2025 • 38min
Syria: Is this going to work?
Hannah Lucinda Smith, Monocle’s Istanbul correspondent, shares firsthand insights from her visit to Syria post-Assad, capturing the mixed feelings among civilians. Zaina Erhaim, a Syrian journalist, highlights the plight of women and ordinary citizens as they navigate this new landscape. Faysal Itani, Senior Director at the New Lines Institute, connects the geopolitical future of Syria with its neighbors, shedding light on the complex web of regional dynamics. Together, they explore hope amid uncertainty and the urgent need for unity in a fragmented nation.
Dec 22, 2023 • 39min
Gaza and the Gulf
Middle East analysts Nick Danforth, Steven Cook, Joyce Karam, and Faysal Itani discuss how the war in Gaza impacts Israel's relations with the Gulf and American interests in the Middle East. They delve into the future of the Abraham Accords, governing post-war Gaza, the impact of the October 7th attacks on the UAE and the Abraham Accords, public opinion in the Middle East, Hamas's victory, radicalization, Saudi-Israel normalization, and the changing American view of the region.
