Middle East Reimagined

Ep. 5 - the Future of the Middle East's Kurds, with Hamit Ekinci

Ep. 5 - the Future of the Middle East's Kurds, with Hamit Ekinci Hamit Ekinci is a PhD researcher in International Political Economy at the University of East London and a researcher at the STAMP Centre.   In the final episode of the series, Hamit explores the future of a minority group often overlooked in the Middle East: the Kurdish People. Hamit offers a pragmatic approach to the role Kurds should play in the region, exploring ideas of diplomacy and recognition in a changing Middle East.  As we approach the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, Middle East Reimagined explores the ideas, perspectives, and ambitions shared by the Middle East’s young visionaries and future leaders. In a region plagued by conflict and war, the humanity, optimism, and determination of those looking to build a brighter future is too often overlooked.   In this series, we will introduce you to the voices of hope, keen to make the Middle East a better place, and determined to do so despite the obstacles around them. Welcome to Middle East Reimagined. Middle East Reimagined is project by the Pinsker Centre and the Forum for Regional Cooperation.

Ep. 4 - Israel and the Gulf: More Than Just a Peace Treaty, with Yaara Segal

Ep. 4 - Israel and the Gulf: More Than Just a Peace Treaty, with Yaara Segal Yaara Segal served as Senior Advisor to Israel’s ambassador to the UAE and was a founding team member of the Israeli embassy in Abu Dhabi following the signing of the Abraham Accords. She also served as Director of Public Diplomacy at the Israeli Consulate in Los Angeles. In this episode, Yaara details the warm relations between Israel and the Gulf State signatories of the Abraham Accords, which have stood the test of October 7th. Yaara explains why the Abraham Accords have endured, and what their future looks like.  As we approach the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, Middle East Reimagined explores the ideas, perspectives, and ambitions shared by the Middle East’s young visionaries and future leaders. In a region plagued by conflict and war, the humanity, optimism, and determination of those looking to build a brighter future is too often overlooked.   In this series, we will introduce you to the voices of hope, keen to make the Middle East a better place, and determined to do so despite the obstacles around them. Welcome to Middle East Reimagined. Middle East Reimagined is project by the Pinsker Centre and the Forum for Regional Cooperation.

Ep. 3 - a New Future for Gaza, with Manar Al Sharif

Ep. 3 - a New Future for Gaza, with Manar Al Sharif   Manar Al-Sharif is a Syrian-Palestinian peace activist and journalism. She grew up in Damascus, Syria but was forced to leave amid the Civil War. Manar later arrived in Gaza to study journalism at the Islamic University, but dropped out over concerns of Hamas influence on the course.   In this episode, Manar discusses her own journey as a Syrian-Palestinian peace activist and the courageous projects she has been a part of, whilst also shedding light on the dangerous reality of seeking peace in Hamas-run Gaza.  As we approach the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, Middle East Reimagined explores the ideas, perspectives, and ambitions shared by the Middle East’s young visionaries and future leaders. In a region plagued by conflict and war, the humanity, optimism, and determination of those looking to build a brighter future is too often overlooked.   In this series, we will introduce you to the voices of hope, keen to make the Middle East a better place, and determined to do so despite the obstacles around them. Welcome to Middle East Reimagined. Middle East Reimagined is project by the Pinsker Centre and the Forum for Regional Cooperation.

Ep. 2 - The Cost of Pursuing Peace, with Dalia Ziada

Dalia Ziada is an Egyptian writer and human rights activist, who serves as the Chairperson of the Liberal Democracy Institute and as a Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.   After the October 7th Attacks on Israel, Dalia Ziada criticised the actions of Hamas. As a result, she was forced to leave her home in Egypt out of fear for her safety.   In this episode, she tells the brave story of her pursuit for peace, and her optimism for the future of the region.     As we approach the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, Middle East Reimagined explores the ideas, perspectives, and ambitions shared by the Middle East’s young visionaries and future leaders. In a region plagued by conflict and war, the humanity, optimism, and determination of those looking to build a brighter future is too often overlooked.   In this series, we will introduce you to the voices of hope, keen to make the Middle East a better place, and determined to do so despite the obstacles around them. Welcome to Middle East Reimagined. Middle East Reimagined is project by the Pinsker Centre and the Forum for Regional Cooperation.

Ep. 1 - Introducing Middle East Reimagined, with Dalia Ziada & Nir Boms

Ep 1. Introducing Middle East Reimagined, with Dalia Ziada & Nir Boms   Dalia Ziada and Nir Boms have worked tirelessly in pursuit of peace in the Middle East and regional cooperation. In this inaugural episode, Nir and Dalia introduce this podcast series, as well as some of the work being carried out to further the cause of diplomacy, peace and warm relations in the Middle East.   Dalia Ziada is an Egyptian writer and human rights activist, who serves as the Chairperson of the Liberal Democracy Institute and as a Senior Fellow at the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs.   Nir Boms is a researcher and commentator, and a Senior Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center, where he serves as director of its Programme for Regional Cooperation. As we approach the fifth anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords, Middle East Reimagined explores the ideas, perspectives, and ambitions shared by the Middle East’s young visionaries and future leaders. In a region plagued by conflict and war, the humanity, optimism, and determination of those looking to build a brighter future is too often overlooked.   In this series, we will introduce you to the voices of hope, keen to make the Middle East a better place, and determined to do so despite the obstacles around them. Welcome to Middle East Reimagined. Middle East Reimagined is project by the Pinsker Centre and the Forum for Regional Cooperation.