Produced by the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN), this podcast brings clarity to the complexities of the Middle East. Each episode, host Andres Ilves sits down with regional experts, analysts, and insiders to unpack the stories behind the headlines. From politics and security to culture and social change, "MBN The Podcast" goes beyond the surface to explore what’s really driving events across the region.
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Israel, Gaza, and Hamas: A Conversation with Yossi Kuperwasser
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Join us for a powerful conversation with Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Yossi Kuperwasser and journalist Andres Ilves as we delve into the complexities of the Israel-Gaza conflict. From the rise of Hamas to the regional and global implications, this episode offers deep insight into one of the world’s most intractable conflicts — and what the path forward might …
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Warfare is being redefined — shifting from boots on the ground to autonomous drones and AI-driven tactics. In this episode of Conversation with Andres Ilves, Harry Halem explores how cutting-edge military technology is transforming the battlefield. Harry Halem is a Senior Research Fellow at Policy Exchange and a Senior Fellow at the Yorktown Instit…
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Nuclear Tensions Unpacked: A Conversation with Henry Sokolski
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In this installment of Conversations with Andres Ilves, we talk to Henry Sokolski, founder and executive director of the Nonproliferation Policy Education Center and one of the world’s leading experts on the issue of nuclear nonproliferation – the effort to stop the spread of nuclear weapon technology and reduce existing stockpiles of nuclear weapo…
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Israel's Countdown: Will the Next Strike Be on Iran?
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In this episode of Conversations with Andres Ilves, Andres sits down with veteran Middle East analyst Tom Gross to explore the region’s shifting dynamics. From rising tensions and political realignments to the prospects for peace and reform, Gross breaks down what’s happening now — and what may lie ahead. A timely and insightful conversation that g…
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The Middle East at a Crossroads: Tom Gross Explains What’s Next?
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In this episode of Conversations with Andres Ilves, Andres sits down with veteran Middle East analyst Tom Gross to explore the region’s shifting dynamics. From rising tensions and political realignments to the prospects for peace and reform, Gross breaks down what’s happening now — and what may lie ahead. A timely and insightful conversation that g…
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