

Ksenia Svetlova
Middle East expert, journalist, and analyst; former member of the 20th Knesset for the Zionist Union party; executive director of ROPES.
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Dec 12, 2024 • 28min
What Matters Now to Ksenia Svetlova: Women are the canary in the Mideast coal mine
In this engaging conversation, Ksenia Svetlova, a journalist and former member of the Israeli Knesset, shares her deep insights on women's rights in the Middle East. Svetlova discusses the stark contrasts in women's freedoms between urban and rural Syria since the civil war. She highlights Tunisia as a beacon of progress while detailing the dire situations in conflict zones. The troubling realities of women's rights in Israel are also unveiled, where religious laws complicate their autonomy. Her perspectives offer a poignant look at the ongoing struggle for gender equality in the region.

Nov 19, 2024 • 27min
Is the 'Trump effect' preventing Iran from attacking Israel?
In this insightful conversation, Ksenia Svetlova, a former Knesset member and Middle East expert, delves into the peculiarities of Israel's reliance on Russia for negotiations concerning Hezbollah. Highlighting the strong Iran-Russia ties, she questions the feasibility of Moscow as a mediator. The discussion also covers the complex landscape of Israeli-Palestinian partnerships amidst escalating violence and the geopolitical ramifications of the U.S. elections on the Iran-Israel conflict. Svetlova's expertise shines as she unravels the intricate web of regional alliances.