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Securing the Gulf: Iran, Regional Order, and the US Partnership
In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova sits down with Dr. Sanam Vakil, Director of the Middle East and North Africa program at Chatham House, who offers an interesting perspective on the…
No Illusions: Bahrain, Iran, and the Future of Regional Cooperation
In a special 50th episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova sits down with Ahmed Khuzaie, a strategic analyst from Bahrain who doesn't pull any punches when it comes to the reality of Gulf security.We…
Strategic Paradox: Why the Campaign Against Iran Left the Regime Intact
Our new ROPESCAST episode features a high-stakes dialogue between host Ksenia Svetlova and Elliott Abrams, a veteran U.S. diplomat and foundational figure in American foreign policy who served as…
Tehran 1979, Hormuz 2026: A Diplomat's Journey Through the Iranian Quagmire
What happens when the "ghosts" of history dictate the wars of the future? In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova sits down with a man who has lived through the heart of the Iranian fire:…
Iranian Dissident Dreams of a Democratic Iran
In this deeply personal and high-stakes conversation, Iranian activist and former political dissident Dr. Daniel Dana joins the ROPESCAST to discuss what he believes is the imminent collapse of the…
Settler Violence or State Policy? What Happens in the West Bank
In this urgent and deeply personal episode of the ROPESCAST, we sit down with Nivine Sandouka of ALLMEP and Aviv Tatarsky of Ir Amim and Engaged Dharma to confront the accelerating reality of settler…
From the Heart of Beirut: Hussein Ibish on Israel-Lebanon Relations
In a visceral and urgent conversation recorded under fire in the Lebanese capital, Hussein Ibish joins The ROPESCAST to map out the "Day After" for Lebanon. We dive into the internal Lebanese…
The Iranian People Will Topple This Brutal Regime
In this new episode of the ROPESCAST , we talk with Mandana Irandoost – Iranian-British activist, media personality, and alum of the ROPES media program.We get into what’s happening right now inside…
The Kurdish Front: Arming the Resistance and the Vision for a Free Iran
In this episode of the Ropescast we explore the current military turning point by analyzing reports of massive Israeli "softening" strikes against Iranian regime targets along the Iraqi border, which…
The Tehran Calculus: How, When, and If - with ex-Mossad official Sima Shine
Is a direct war with Iran inevitable, and what happens the day after the first strike? In this episode of the ROPESCAST, we sit down with Sima Shine, former senior Mossad official and leading Iran…
Beyond the Cold Peace: Navigating Regional Security with Ambassador Dr. Abderhaman Salaheldin
In the latest episode of ROPESCAST, we are joined by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Abderahman Salaheldin, a distinguished Egyptian diplomat and former Assistant Foreign Minister for Arab and Middle Eastern…
Leena Al Olaimy: Connecting Humanity, Security, & the Ecosystem
In this episode of ROPESCAST, we speak with ROPES Alumni: Bahraini social entrepreneur and climate innovator Leena Al Olaimy. Together we explore how climate, coexistence, and peacebuilding are…
Reclaiming Jewish Roots in the Arab World with Linda Menuhin
In this episode of the Ropescast we host Iraqi-born Linda Menuhin, a veteran journalist, anchor, and pioneer who launched numerous initiatives to celebrate the heritage of the Jews from the Arab…
Beyond the Shadows: Zahra Amanpour on the Future of a Free Iran
In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova is joined by human rights activist and Iranian opposition member Zahra Amanpour to provide an essential look at the historic shifts currently occurring…
Reclaiming the Narrative: Hamza Howidy on Hamas, Gaza and the Fight for Moderation
In this episode of ROPESCAST, we sit down with Hamza Howidy, a Palestinian activist whose journey offers a rare and vital perspective on the reality of life under Hamas. Born and raised in Gaza,…
Lucy Aharish on Identity & Equality
Join us for a compelling conversation with Lucy Aharish, the groundbreaking journalist, news anchor, and actress who became the first Arab-Muslim presenter on mainstream Hebrew-language television.…
People of the Book-A Conversation with Rabbi Elhanan Miller
In our new episode of ROPESCAST, we feature Rabbi Elhanan Miller, founding director of People of the Book, an educational non-profit that teaches Jewish faith and culture to Muslim audiences. Our…
When Love of Country Meets Love of Peace - A Moroccan Bridge-Builder's Journey
In our new episode of ROPESCAST, we feature Abdou El Kaoukabi, Director of the Education Department at Mimouna Association and former General Secretary of the organization. Our guest offers a unique…
Truth in Wartime: Mohammed Daraghmeh's Perspective on Covering The War in Gaza
In our episode of ROPESCAST, we feature Mohammed Daraghmeh, a veteran Palestinian journalist and bureau chief of Al-Sharq TV (Saudi Arabia) in Ramallah, who brings decades of experience covering the…
From Rubble to Reconciliation - Shadi Martini's Vision for Syria's Revival
In our episode of ROPESCAST, we feature Shadi Martini, a Syrian humanitarian activist, doctor, and entrepreneur, who offers a surprisingly hopeful perspective amid Syria's devastation. Martini, who…
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ROPESCAST has published 50 episodes since May 2023, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.
ROPESCAST is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 44m.
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