Mina Al-Oraibi

Mairav Zonszein, a senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, provides critical insights on Israeli politics. Mina Al-Oraibi, editor-in-chief of The National, shares her perspectives on the Middle East's response to the October 7th events. Former ambassadors Ilan Baruch and Alon Liel discuss the urgent need for a two-state solution and analyze Israel's challenges and strategies post-attacks. The conversation covers the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and highlights the complex geopolitical landscape affecting peace efforts.

Vali Nasr, Mina Al-Oraibi, and David Frum discuss the US strikes in the Middle East and the GOP's betrayal on Ukraine aid. Martin Wolf shares insights on China's economic decline. Shannon O'Neil talks about Argentina's new leader and his wild economic ideas.

Latika Burke, a geopolitics expert and journalist; Mina Al-Oraibi, Editor-in at The National in Abu Dhabi; and Sally Geffen, a London-based aviation analyst, dive into the implications of the newly announced ceasefire between Israel and Iran. They discuss its tenuous prospects, the shifting U.S. stance on Middle East relations, and rising Gulf anxieties regarding Iran's nuclear ambitions. The conversation also touches on broader geopolitical dynamics, NATO's evolving priorities, and the interconnectivity of international aviation amid these tensions.

Political analysts and experts discuss how Keir Starmer will handle foreign relations, focusing on the EU, US, and Middle East, as well as asylum policy. They explore Starmer's approach post-Brexit, potential challenges, and the impact of the Gaza conflict on UK elections. Insights shared on UK's influence on Israel-Palestine conflict and contrasting Conservative and Labour policies on asylum and immigration.

Mina Al-Oraibi, editor of The National, discusses the Middle East news landscape post-October 7th, highlighting perspectives on Hamas, Iran's threat level, and calling the conflict in Gaza 'Joe Biden's war'. They delve into challenges faced by journalists, repercussions of the Abraham Accords, and the emotional toll of conflict. The conversation navigates complexities in the Middle East conflict, emphasizing the need for peace efforts amidst intricate relationships.