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Al Arabiya
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Do the Druze feel more Syrian or Israeli? ‘It's controversial,' says expert
In today's episode of Global News Today, we tackled the identity debate within the Druze community. Do they feel more Syrian or Israeli? "It's controversial," says Samir Al Taqi, researcher at the Middle East Institute. We also discussed developments in US politics, Israeli-Arab relations, and Syria's economic future. Guests: Samir Al Taqi, researcher at the Middle East Institute Greg Swenson, chairman of Republicans Overseas Ruth Wasserman Lande, former member of Knesset and expert on Arab affairs Dr. Osama Kadi, senior advisor to the Syrian economy and industry Angie Wong, Miami Executive Committeewoman
Al Arabiya
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Missile barrages and air raids mark fourth day of Israel-Iran escalation
On this episode of Global News Today on Al Arabiya English, presented by Tom Burges Watson, we bring you full coverage of the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, now entering its fourth consecutive day of strikes. As tensions intensify, we examine the latest developments on the ground, with reports of new missile exchanges and air raids. We ask what next for this conflict? Joining Tom in studio is Greg Swenson, geopolitical analyst and commentator, offering expert insight into how the Israel-Iran conflict. We also feature an exclusive interview with Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, Israel's Special Envoy to the Israeli Foreign Ministry and former Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem, who weighs in on Israel's strategic calculus.
Al Arabiya
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Trump heads to Riyadh for ‘historic' Mideast tour mixing diplomacy and big business
In this episode of Global News Today, presented by Tom Burges Watson, we cover US President Donald Trump departing for Saudi Arabia on what he describes as a 'historic' Middle East tour – blending urgent diplomacy on Gaza and Iran with major business deals. We'll also bring you the latest on the India-Pakistan conflict, where the two countries' military chiefs have spoken by phone, airports have reopened, and markets have rallied following a ceasefire that paused days of intense fighting last week. Guests: Noga Tarnopolsky – Journalist Greg Swenson – Chair of Republicans Overseas Dana Pittard – Retired US Army major general Syed Ata Hasnain – Indian Army retired lieutenant general
