The geopolitical dynamics in the region are shifting as Syria’s new leadership emerges, with competing media narratives in Iran and Turkiye shedding light on the situation.
Contributors:
Dina Esfandiary – Senior MENA adviser, Crisis Group
Özge Genç – Visiting fellow, The Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Rahaf Aldoughli – MENA Studies Lecturer, Lancaster University
Rasha Al Aqeedi – Researcher, The Arab Gulf States Institute
On our radar:
Israel’s relentless attacks on the press continue in Gaza – a dangerous place for journalists. Ryan Kohls reports.
Starlink: the new frontier of digital geopolitics
SpaceX’s Starlink is transforming global connectivity with high-speed internet access almost anywhere. However, concerns arise about the risks of concentrated power due to Musk’s satellite monopoly.
Featuring:
Joscha Abels – Political scientist
Passant Rabie – Reporter, Gizmodo
Temidayo Oniosun – Managing director, Space in Africa
