Middle East Weekly

Middle East Weekly

Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy

Middle East Weekly brings you the most important stories from the Middle East, taking you behind the headlines with analysis from across the region. If you're interested in the Middle East, aren't sure why it's so important, or are just looking for a new way to fill your morning commute, give us a listen! Every week we'll be looking at three new Middle Eastern issues in the news, with expert analysis from our team of editors who'll be lifting the lid on a region that all too often seems impossibly complex. This podcast is brought to you by the Journal of Middle Eastern Politics and Policy, a student-run journal at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Categories: News & Politics

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In this week's podcast, we discuss the attempted resignation of Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif and the growing protests in Algeria against President Bouteflika's proposed fifth term. In Iran, Zarif announced his resignation in a February 25th Instagram post, but President Rouhani insists that Zarif keep his job after widespread support for the Foreign Minister's performance. In Algeria, protests continue to swell to hundreds of thousands as Algerians denounce President Bouteflika's plans to run for a fifth term in office despite his ill-health.

Previous episodes

  • 24 - Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif Resigns, Algerians Protest President Bouteflika Fifth Term 
    Mon, 11 Mar 2019
  • 23 - Egypt's constitutional amendments, Hifter forces in SW Libya, US reps vote to end war in Yemen 
    Fri, 15 Feb 2019
  • 22 - EU works to maintain trade with Iran, Qatar's Emir visits Lebanon, Tunisia gets a new party 
    Fri, 01 Feb 2019
  • 21 - Jamal Khashoggi's murder by Saudi operatives, challenges face Iraq's new government 
    Thu, 15 Nov 2018
  • 20 - Israel kills 18 Palestinians at protests in Gaza; Netanyahu reverses agreement on African migrants 
    Thu, 05 Apr 2018
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