
What’s behind Saudi, UAE interest in mediating Ukraine war?
Al-Monitor’s Gulf correspondent Jennifer Gnana joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Saudi Arabia hosting US and Ukrainian officials for talks on the war with Russia and why the kingdom as well as the UA...
14 Maalis 20258min

The FutureVerse: How US economy, China are affecting Gulf's AI sector
Al-Monitor’s Sam Wendel joins host Adam Lucente to discuss his new FutureVerse newsletter, his interview with Saudi tech diplomat Deemah Al-Yahya, how US economic trouble and China are impacting artif...
12 Maalis 20257min

What's behind the UK removing sanctions on Syria?
Al-Monitor's Chief Business Correspondent Jack Dutton joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the UK removing sanctions on Syria, including which entities are affected, how the action compares to the Europ...
7 Maalis 202512min

Turkey eyes role in Ukraine amid Trump-Zelensky row
Al-Monitor contributor Barin Kayaoglu joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Turkey’s potential role in a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire. The discussion focuses on Turkey’s desire to secure a deal that is favor...
5 Maalis 202518min

What does Israel want to accomplish in Syria?
Al-Monitor Israel Pulse columnist Ben Caspit joins host Adam Lucente to discuss Israel's military actions in Syria, including Israeli concerns about the new government led by the Islamist group Hayat ...
1 Maalis 202513min

The Trump administration’s approach to Iran: view from Washington
Al-Monitor's Pentagon correspondent Jared Szuba joins host Adam Lucente to discuss the Trump administration's efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, as well as what Israel wants from...
27 Helmi 202513min

Gaza takeover plan, pressure on Iran: Trump's Middle East policy at 1 month
AL-Monitor's Elizabeth Hagedorn joins host Adam Lucente to discuss US President Donald Trump's Middle East policies in his second term, including the planned take over of Gaza, efforts to engage Iran,...
21 Helmi 20257min

AI, Syria feature at World Government Summit in Dubai
Al-Monitor's Jennifer Gnana joins host Adam Lucente from Dubai to discuss the World Government Summit, including Syria's participation and the conversation surrounding artificial intelligence at the a...
13 Helmi 20258min



















