Middle East Monitor
By VOA English
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Podcast Description
The Middle East is shifting dramatically right before our eyes - calls for democratization, broadened civil, social and human rights, and advances in business, technology and culture. Each weekday, Middle East Monitor packs on-the-ground reporting, insightful analysis and audience participation in a dynamic podcast. Leveraging Facebook, Twitter, Skype, crowdsourcing and seasoned journalists, we help you spot political and social trends as they emerge. Make sure you join our Middle East Voices community on the Web (http://middleeastvoices.com/), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/VOAMiddleEastVoices), Google+ (https://plus.google.com/u/0/106916103370120681970/posts) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/MideastVoice) to help us help you – creating news that listens.
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Middle East Monitor: Speculating who is Ahead in Egypt | As election officials count the vote from Egypt's historic presidential election, the Muslim Brotherhood is claiming its candidate is in the lead. Who is really ahead? | 5/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Violence in Syria Good for Smuggling Business? | There are reports that since the rise of violence in Syria, the smuggling business in the region has boomed. | 5/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: What Lies Ahead for New Egyptian President? | Egyptians are casting ballots for president and, for the first time, they don't know who will win. | 5/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor | Is Al-Qaida spreading its tentacles in Yemen?...Israeli concern about African migrants...and an election surge by Egypt's Old Guard frustrates revolutionary youth. | 5/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Is al-Qaida Playing a Role in Syrian Violence? | - UN officials express concern that al-Qaida may have played a role in recent attacks that have further strained a fragile cease-fire in Syria. | 5/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Is the "Arab Spring" over in Bahrain? | -UN Mission UN monitors who spent the night in a Syrian fight zone, were well-treated by activists. -An examination of the "Arab Spring" in Bahrain...is it over? | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Sneaking into Syria for Eyewitness Accounts? | On Today's Podcast: Foreign medics sneak into Syria to observe conditions there; and an interview with two Egyptian Presidential hopefuls. | 5/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor Podcast : What's the top election issue for Egyptians? | On Today's Podcast: Egyptian voters and their final choices in the first post-revolution presidential election. A former UN spokesman thinks the UN presence in Syria should help ease tensions. | 5/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: A New Constitution for Turkey | On Today's Podcast: Turkey looks toward a new constitution to finally rid the country of military dominance over politics; anti-terrorism efforts are improving in Yemen after the departure of Ali-Abdullah Saleh; and the foreign-born population in the United States is at an all-time high. | 5/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor Podcast: Death Tolls continue amidst Syria Bombing | On Today’s Podcast: Two bombs rip through Damascus killing dozens one day after a roadside bomb detonated next to UN observers. Is Syria about to descend into chaos? Senior reporter Mohamed Elshinnawi share insights on the Egyptian presidential elections courtesy of his Arabic podcast - Points of View. His sources say a Muslim Brotherhood dominated government may be unavoidable. And will Israel's change in government make an attack on Iran more or less likely? | 5/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: UN Witnesses Blast in Syria | On Today’s Podcast: The UN Monitoring mission in Syria witnesses violence as a bomb detonates near the team in Deraa… is blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng heading to NYU law school? | 5/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Rebel movement increasing in Syria | On Today’s Podcast: A Cairo correspondent describes her recent trip to Syria... Israel's prime minister... and U.S. law enforcement foils another Al-Qaeda underwear bombing plot. | 5/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Syria - Parliamentary Elections, UN Monitor Mission | On Today's Podcast: Syrian opposition leaders are lambasting today's parliamentary elections as a sham; VOA's Elizabeth Arrott sits down with the head of the UN monitoring mission trying to forge a solution to the crisis. | 5/7/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor Podcast : Accomplice of Rabin Assassinator Released | On Today’s Podcast: The Syrian conflict exposes a sectarian divide...the brother of the Rabin assassin is released from Israeli prison...and tensions ease over Iran's nuclear program as diplomacy ramps up. | 5/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Blogging Changes and Egyptian Woman's World | On Today’s Podcast: An eyewitness account of destruction in Syria...has the "Arab Spring" eased the grip of some governments on journalism?...and an Egyptian using social media to change her world. | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor Podcast : War Crimes In Lead Up to Syrian Cease-fire? | On Today’s Podcast: Were war crimes committed while a Syrian cease-fire was negotiated?... turmoil growing in election bound Egypt...and Israel's Defense Minister vows no softening on Iran. | 5/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor | Does the Syrian cease-fire favor the government? ...an appeal for the release of Bahraini activists ...and a Turkish Nobel Laureate's new museum. | 5/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor Podcast : Turkey Is Embracing Social Media in a Big Way | -- | 4/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor Podcast : Bin Laden Threatened by "Arab Spring"? | On Today’s Podcast: General Ban Ki-moon accuses Syria of violations… Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood candidate, Mohamed Morsi contends for presidency…and Osama bin Laden was worried about "Arab Spring". | 4/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Lebanese Swimmer's Chances Washed-up? | On Today’s Podcast: Who is responsible for the violence in Syria?... experts weigh in. A dissident of the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group talks about his experience. A Lebanese swimmer and her chances for the Olympics. | 4/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor Podcast : Syrians Cooperative with UN Being Harrased? | On Today’s Podcast: Syrian soldiers harass civilians amidst cease-fire operation; Muslims in Europe face growing religious discrimination; The Khalil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards. | 4/25/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor Podcast : UN Observers Continue Their Work in Syria | On Today’s Podcast: A UN team visits Douma; The Arab American Institute honors a Lebanese - American poet; President Obama’s efforts against human rights abuses around the world. | 4/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - US Announces New Sanctions on Syria | On Today’s Podcast: Plans for technology sanctions on Syria and its ally, Iran. UN observers to join the small advance team already on the ground in Syria. The deadline for deporting illegal immigrants from two African countries nears. | 4/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Is there still time for an Iranian diplomatic solution? | On Today’s Podcast: An expert’s thoughts on Syria almost a week after a ceasefire was to take hold. Does the kidnapping in Yemen of a Saudi Arabian diplomat reflect a new tactic for al-Qaida? | 4/18/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Syria Faces Challenges | On Today’s Podcast: Skepticism about the cease-fire monitoring operation in Syria… the Syrian government's peace plan creates new challenges for the world and regional leaders... Turkish foreign policy weakens Iran nuclear talks. | 4/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - The Syrian Ceasefire Wobbles | On Today’s Podcast: Signs of cease-fire in Syria is starting to fray. Possible success for Iran nuclear talks in Istanbul. An Iranian-American musician merges Persian and American music styles. | 4/13/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - A UN Warning for Syria | On Today’s Podcast: Warning to Syria - the world is watching with "skeptical eyes." Crucial talks with Iran on its nuclear program. An Egyptian court ruling likely clears the way for one candidate’s run for President. | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Peace in Syria? | On Today’s Podcast: Annan gets assurances from the Syria government... and Syria's main opposition alliance is willing to give the peace plan proposed by Annan a chance to work. | 4/11/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Syrian Peace Plan Deadline Being Ignored? | On Today’s Podcast: The deadline for the Syrian government to back down passes. Naddim Houry of Human Rights Watch shares what he has heard. Ankara reacts angrily to incident with Syrians. were shot while seeking refuge in Turkey. | 4/10/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - U.S., Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood | On Today’s Podcast: Heavy government shelling is reported in Homs. Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood meets with U.S. National Security Agency. Should Israel become a member of NATO? | 4/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Syrian Violence | On Today’s Podcast: More predictions on Syria...the political tactics of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood... smuggling tunnels for impoverished Gaza... and 'concrete commitments' from Iran Nuclear Talks. | 4/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Syria Government | On Today’s Podcast: Is the Syrian government's peace statement convincing? Kurdish rights in Syria… a continuing dispute between the Iraqi central government and the Kurdish autonomous region. | 4/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Syria Violence | On Today’s Podcast: More steps taken to reign in Syria... another shortage hits daily life in the Gaza strip... and UN Special Rapporteur, Ahmed Shaheed, reveals human rights conditions in Iran. | 4/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Friends of Syria | On Today’s Podcast: Annan says, begin a Syrian cease-fire now. McCain explains his passion for Syria. "Friends of Syria" eye the opposition, and Israeli and Palestinian forces clash on Land Day. | 3/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Syria Refugees | On Today’s Podcast: McCain comments on Kofi Annan and Syria. Syrian refugees wander as Turkey prepares for the worst. Clinton announces millions in aid for Tunisia. U.S. Lawmakers push President Obama on Iran and its nuclear program. | 3/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Syria Peace | On Today’s Podcast: The Syrian government's decision to accept UN peace plan. Wounded members of the Free Syrian Army find help along the Turkey border. Arab leaders meet on region concerns. And possible talks on the Iran nuclear program. | 3/28/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: Annan Syria | On Today’s Podcast: Syrian peace envoy Kofi Annan takes his negotiating skills to China… a dispute means "lights out" for Gaza...and what route should the U-S take to reach Cairo? | 3/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - U.N. Syria | In Today's Podcast: Who receives U-S humanitarian aid to Syria?... U-N faces roadblock to what's happening in the occupied territories... and returning from Iraq, U-S veterans face another battle. | 3/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Syria Sanctions | In Today's Podcast: A regional body places more sanctions on Syria... reaction to sending U-S annual military aid to Egypt... and does a move by Saudi Arabia mean more sports for female citizens? | 3/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor: U-N Syria | In Today's Podcast: Activist reaction to U-N action on Syria... the U-S, Iraq, Iran and Syria involved in an arms controversy... and concern about the presence of Hezbollah in the U-S. | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Syria Violence | In Today's Podcast: Has the U-N made a "gentle shift" on Syria?... children are fleeing the Syrian violence... which nations does the U-S say significantly reduced their purchase of Iranian oil? | 3/21/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Annan Syria | On Today’s Podcast: Will Russia back an Annan plan for Syria?... Human Rights Watch on abuses in Syria… and dignitaries honor coptic Pope Shenouda at a Cairo Funeral. | 3/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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mem_podcast_19mar12 | On Today's Podcast: Syrian security forces and rebels clash in Damascus... protesters in the U.S. plea for Syria's civilians... Amnesty International calls for NATO to "do its duty" in Libya... and Egypt's Copts, in mourning, are wary of the future. | 3/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Syria Peace | In today's edition: Pessimism about peace in Syria... Iran's Ahmadinejad shrugs off criticism... Indian-Iran relations get complicated...and an archaeology expedition excavates in Southern Iraq. | 3/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - Syrian Defectors | In today's edition: defectors from the Syrian army tell of atrocities... is politics playing into the Iran nuclear dispute?...and Saudi Arabian women take a different approach to driving rights. | 3/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Middle East Monitor - The Dangers of Traveling in Sinai | -- | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 46 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Surprisingly insightful… covers the Arab Spring well
I discovered this podcast from Voice of America last year and they really do some great reporting on events in Syria, Egypt and Islamophobia in the United States. Some of there Syria coverage is particularly poignant and moving. It looks like they've shortened the show so it's a lot faster moving. Give it a listen.
ME Monitor
Interesting angles on the news - people on the ground and experts worldwide. Different. Keeps you listening
