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The Middle East Studies Program (MESP) at the American University in Cairo (AUC) offers an interdisciplinary and dynamic exploration of the region through BA and MA degrees in Middle East Studies.

19/05/2026

When dealing with an organization driven by religious ideology, is there a “mystical dimension” shaping how events are understood — or can such narratives also serve as propaganda to sustain morale in times of war?

Find out more in episode 5 of Middle East Talks with Gilbert Achcar.

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e5-gaza-catastrophe-the-genocide-in-world/id1822931558?i=1000724968566

18/05/2026

For Gilbert Achcar, the imbalance is impossible to ignore: Palestinians may match Israelis in number, but not in military power, weapons, or state backing — making armed struggle a losing strategy from the outset.

Find out more in this episode of Middle East Talks with Gilbert Achcar.

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As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power 16 years ago, Gilbert Achcar warned of an “imminent nakba...
17/05/2026

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu returned to power 16 years ago, Gilbert Achcar warned of an “imminent nakba” — the Arabic term used to describe the expulsion of Palestinians from their homeland in 1948.

In this episode of Middle East Talks, Achcar reflects on a warning he made in 2009 about the convictions driving Netanyahu and his right-wing allies — and how, years later, that scenario appears to be unfolding in Gaza.

Drawing from his new book, The Gaza Catastrophe: The Genocide in World-Historical Perspective, we discuss Gaza, displacement, and the wider historical and political context shaping the current moment.

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13/04/2026

What if the story changes depending on which texts you choose to highlight? When asked whether selecting different texts might have led her to a different interpretation, Dina Heshmat reflects on the choices behind her analysis.

Find out her answer & more in Episode 5 of Middle East Talks with Dina Heshmat.

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Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e4-egypts-1919-revolution-in-literature-and-film/id1822931558?i=1000722909346

07/04/2026

What happens when literature questions democracy?
Check out episode 4 of Middle East Talks where Dina Heshmat explores how Amin Sedky critiqued elections through satire-and what it reveals about 1919.

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Egypt’s Revolution of 1919 is more than a historical event—it’s a story of revolt, unity, and national consciousness tha...
07/04/2026

Egypt’s Revolution of 1919 is more than a historical event—it’s a story of revolt, unity, and national consciousness that has been told and retold over time.

In this episode of Middle East Talks, Dina Heshmat explores how literature and film have shaped the narratives of 1919, offering fresh insight into this pivotal moment in modern Egyptian history.

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Wt4n7s6TdtHPzwqlhhcQR?si=rvEVZwMnQpa84ZH321AGuQ

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e4-egypts-1919-revolution-in-literature-and-film/id1822931558?i=1000722909346

06/04/2026

For those seeking to escape the government’s grasp, Iraq’s marshes were not just remote—they were protection, shaped by water, distance, and resilience.

Find out more in Episode 3 of Middle East Talks with Steve Lonergan.

05/04/2026

Steve Lonergan left the field, but not the questions—years later, they brought him back to the marshlands of Iraq, where unfinished research became a renewed pursuit of understanding.

Listen to more in Episode 3 of Middle East Talks with Steve Lonergan.

Iraq’s marshes reveal more than just a unique landscape—they tell a story of conflict, tragedy, and restoration at the e...
01/04/2026

Iraq’s marshes reveal more than just a unique landscape—they tell a story of conflict, tragedy, and restoration at the edge of the Arab world.

In this episode of Middle East Talks, Steve Lonergan explores what the marshes and their people can teach us about history, culture, and environmental resilience in Iraq.

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Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e3-the-ghosts-of-iraqs-marshes-with-steve-lonergan/id1822931558?i=1000721045007

31/03/2026

When housing policy changed course in the late 1970s, it reshaped more than just ownership—it reshaped access.
From state-provided rentals to homes for sale, the meaning of “social housing” began to shift.

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31/03/2026

Amid waves of political change, calls for justice filled the air—but what did that mean for housing?

While many spoke of political rights, far fewer asked what justice should look like when it comes to where and how people live.

Explore the bigger conversation in Middle East Talks episode 2 with Yehia Shawkat.

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Spotify:
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Apple Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s1-e2-egypts-housing-crisis-with-yehia-shawkat/id1822931558?i=1000719478126

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