The first excerpt is an email announcing a talk by Elliot Ackerman, co-author of the novel 2034, a fictional depiction of a future war involving the US, China, and Iran, a book initially dismissed as unrealistic but now seeming more plausible given recent world events. The second section details the work of Middle East Broadcasting Network (MBN), highlighting its news coverage, significant interviews, and commitment to fighting disinformation in a rapidly changing media landscape. The email concludes with acknowledgements of staff, introductions of new employees, and
