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Turkey is planning a new military operation in northern Syria. 

President Erdogan has said the incursion is intended to combat PKK/YPG “terrorists” and will facilitate the “voluntary” transfer of Syri…

On the week that Queen Elizabeth II is celebrating 70 years on the throne, The New Arab Voice is looking at monarchies in the Middle East and North Africa. 

Of the ten surviving ruling monarchies that…

On this week's episode of The New Arab Voice, we're remembering the life of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

The renowned Al Jazeera journalist was shot dead as Israeli forces stormed the Jen…

Lebanon held parliamentary elections on 15 May, and saw a raft of new independent candidates secure seats, in addition to Hezbollah losing its parliamentary majority. 

On this week's episode of The Ne…

Any hopes that the Taliban in Afghanistan had softened in their hardline attitudes were quickly dispelled when, on 23 March, 2022, they announced that girls would not be permitted to attend school. 

T…

This week on The New Arab Voice, we explore the difficulties of reconstructing in Gaza following Israeli attacks. 

One year ago, Israel launched a devastating attack on the narrow strip, killing hundr…

This week on The New Arab Voice, we examine the recent developments in the war in Yemen. 

On 19 April, Yemen's new leaders took a ceremonial oath of office under tight security, completing a major sha…

On this week's episode of The New Arab Voice, we sit down with Anoosheh Ashoori.

British-Iranian Anoosheh was arrested in Tehran in 2017. He was accused of espionage and sentenced to 12 years in pris…

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This week on The New Arab Voice, we explore the growing trend of cooperation between Arab states and the Chinese government in the persecution of Uyghur Muslims.

Why are Arab states cooperating with …

On this weeks episode of The New Arab Voice, we the Israeli response to Amnesty International’s apartheid report, and how they are using the internet to spread accusations and misinformation. And als…

This week on The New Arab Voice, we explore the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the impact that it is having in the Middle East. We examine how Middle Eastern countries have responded to the cri…

On this week's episode of The New Arab Voice, we examine the Algerian Hirak, three years on from the first protests. Where did it succeed? Where did it fail? And what does the future hold for the pro…

On this week's episode of The New Arab Voice we explore the search for post-conflict justice, and examine what the conviction of Anwar Raslan means for the victims of Syrian war crimes, what mechanis…

This week on The New Arab Voice, Rosie McCabe (@RosieMcCabe3) examines Saudi Arabia's takeover of football team Newcastle United and ask, why did Saudi Arabia decide to invest millions in a football …

This week on The New Arab Voice, we examine the problems with inflations and the Turkish lira, and President Erdogan's dangerous obsession with low interest rates. We ask how the problems came about,…

This week on The New Arab Voice, we look back at the biggest events of 2021. We explore the events and news that shaped the region and drove news coverage. 

Joining us to discuss 2021 is, Rosie McCabe…

This week on The New Arab Voice, Rosie McCabe (@RosieMcCabe3) joins us to discuss the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus and the steps being taken to by governments in the Middle East to prevent …

This week on The New Arab Voice, we discuss the recent visit of the Israeli ambassador to the UK to the London School of Economics, and the protests that erupted following her appearance. 

And then, p…

Our speakers will make the case for why climate change mitigation should be given equal priority, by addressing questions such as: What are the imminent risk factors for countries in MENA? How is it …