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Babel: Translating the Middle EastBabel will take you beyond the headlines to discuss whats really happening in the Middle East and North Africa. It features regional experts who explain whats going on, provide context on pivotal developments, and highlight trends you may have missed. Author: Center for Strategic and International Studies
Babel will take you beyond the headlines to discuss whats really happening in the Middle East and North Africa. It features regional experts who explain whats going on, provide context on pivotal developments, and highlight trends you may have missed. Jon Alterman, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, hosts the podcast along with his colleagues from the Middle East Program. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. All views, positions, and conclusions expressed here should be understood to be solely of those of the speaker(s). Language: en-us Genres: Government, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Babel Special: Jon Alterman's Next Chapter
Episode 70
Thursday, 22 May, 2025
This week on a special edition of Babel, Will Todman speaks with Jon Alterman, the creator of Babel and the show’s host since it began in 2019. They discuss Jon’s reflections on 22 years directing the CSIS Middle East Program, his analysis of how the Middle East policy ecosystem has changed during that time, and his advice to those entering the field. Jon and Will cap off the conversation by discussing the lessons Jon will take to his new CSIS role as the Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy. Transcript: "Babel Special: Jon Alterman's Next Chapter," CSIS, May 22, 2025. Jon's latest work: "Scenarios That Could Define 2035," CSIS, May 14, 2025. Jon's career advice: "Advice for Job Seekers in Middle East Policy," CSIS.
