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Perception vs Reality: The Middle East's Information War

20 min · 31 de may de 2026
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Daniel Seaman unpacks the political theater behind Gaza flotillas, Iran negotiations, Hezbollah escalation and media narratives that dominate global news cycles. Viewers will learn how public relations spectacles and selective reporting can shape perception far more than reality on the ground. From the "yacht protest" phenomenon to the hidden calculations behind President Trump's Iran strategy and the Gulf states' push for restraint, this episode challenges conventional narratives and reveals the geopolitical chess game unfolding beneath the headlines.

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