Hafsa Halawa
Non-resident Fellow at the Middle East Institute, providing expertise on Middle Eastern affairs.
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Oct 27, 2024 • 25min
Is a peace deal in Gaza possible after the killing of Yahya Sinwar?
Salman Shaikh, a former UN official, discusses the complex landscape of peace negotiations in Gaza. Hafsa Halawa, a Middle East expert, highlights the humanitarian crises complicating ceasefire efforts. Alon Pinkas, an adviser to former Israeli prime ministers, provides insights into Israeli politics and skepticism regarding peace prospects. The guests explore the death of Yahya Sinwar as a pivotal moment, the diminishing role of the UN, and the challenges of governance in the region, questioning the viability of lasting solutions amidst ongoing violence.
Jan 7, 2024 • 26min
What's behind the US Secretary of State's latest visit to the Middle East?
Trita Parsi and Hafsa Halawa discuss the purpose of the US Secretary of State's 5th visit to the Middle East, the killing of the Gaza bureau chief's son and its impact on journalism, US policy towards Israel, President Biden's approach to de-escalating tensions, and the effectiveness of Blinken's visit.
Nov 8, 2023 • 1h
Nile to Negev: Hafsa Halawa’s Take on Regional Turmoil
Hafsa Halawa, with deep insight on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Sudanese civil war, discusses the regional turmoil, Israel's perspective and strategic goals, the reinvigoration of Palestinian politics, Sudan's civil war, Egypt's spiraling situation, and Ethiopia's civil war in an insightful and engaging conversation.
