On the Middle East with Andrew Parasiliti and Amberin Zaman

Review by: Alphaeus Hanson

The short:

Andrew Parasiliti and Amberin Zaman from Al-Monitor interview influential figures from the US and the Middle East weekly to discuss current news and trends in the region.

The long: 

Each week, the President of Middle East-focused news platform Al-Monitor, Andrew Parasiliti, and Al-Monitor Senior Correspondent, Amberin Zaman discuss Middle East topics and current events. Both hosts boast a wealth of expertise and experience at institutions such as the Council of Foreign Relations, the RAND Corporation, Harvard University, and the International Institute for Strategic Studies. The Podcast usually brings in individuals with first-hand experience on the topic of focus. The Middle East is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and on Al-Monitor’s website.

To listen or not to listen:

If you are looking for a shorter podcast that covers the main events in the region. This podcast is for you. I imagine this as a supplement to any university or formal education curriculum that the audience is engaged in. This podcast does not conduct a granular examination of topics as the production is usually kept under 30 minutes. While On the Middle East is more concise, listeners can still find unique and valuable insights in this podcast.