Turkey: One foot in Europe, one in the Middle East
In today’s podcast international lawyer Dr Harry Hagopian, looks at Turkey and its influence in the wider Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.
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Libya: Militias, Politics and the need for Security
In today’s podcast Bishops’ consultant on the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, international lawyer Dr Harry Hagopian, looks at the instability in Libya almost two years after the death […]
Syria, Christians and Chemical Weapons
In the first ‘Middle East Analysis’ podcast after the summer break, bishops’ consultant on the region Dr Harry Hagopian looks to Syria. We analyse the significance of the attack on […]
Instability in Iraq
Ten years after Saddam Hussein was driven from power, the country looks particularly destabilised with a marked sectarian divide. Dr Hagopian looks at the position of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, […]
Ongoing Stalemate in Syria
Part three turns to Syria and the ongoing stalemate between the rebels and President al-Assad’s forces. What’s the longer term prognosis? Dr Hagopian also casts an eye towards neighbouring Lebanon.
Tension in a post-Morsi Egypt
Part two submerges itself in a post-Morsi Egypt with tensions running high and the need for a new constitution and president that can truly represent the people of this pivotal […]
Israel and Palestine – On the Road to Peace?
In the first of four podcasts, we discuss Israel and Palestine – in particular whether the coming nine months will lead to a tangible roadmap for a lasting peace that […]
Egyptians protest against President Morsi
In this ‘Middle East Analysis – Extra’ podcast, consultant Dr Harry Hagopian looks at the largest-scale protests in Egypt’s Tahrir square since the 2011 revolution. Millions gathered to demand that […]
Neighbourhood Watch: The Fallout of the Syria Crisis on Neighbouring Countries
In this ‘Middle East Analysis’ podcast, consultant Dr Harry Hagopian looks at the impact of the Syrian crisis on its near neighbours – particularly long-suffering Lebanon.
Syria: When will the suffering end?
In this ‘Middle East Analysis’ podcast, consultant Dr Harry Hagopian looks at the continuing bloodshed in Syria and examines whether the international community has played its part in driving a […]
The Middle East North Africa: An Analysis 