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BICOM's Podcast
Episode 280 | Countering AI misinformation
In this episode, recorded during BICOM briefing, Tal Hagin presents his VIST method for identifying AI generated misinformation, and discusses the use of AI in psychological operations and information warfare. Tal also outlines how AI-driven manipulation is reshaping conflict reporting and what can be done to counter deception with case studies from Gaza, Sudan, and Iran. Tal Hagin is an Information Warfare Analyst and Media Literacy Lecturer with over a decade of experience in information warfare and strategic communication. He also works as research fellow for FakeReporter, an Israeli watchdog group focusing on combating fake news, online...
2025-12-05
26 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 276 | Saudi perspective on normalisation
In this episode, recorded during a BICOM media briefing, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Najah Alotaibi and Dr Efrat Sopher about the prospects for Saudi–Israeli normalisation following the Gaza War. They discuss how Saudi Arabia’s social and educational reforms are reshaping public attitudes toward Israel. They also relate to the growing empowerment of women and the importance of grassroots initiatives. Dr Najah Alotaibi is a Saudi academic, journalist and board member of MENA 2050. Dr Efrat Sopher is an Iranian Israeli security analyst and chair of the Board of Advisors at the Ezri Center for Iran and Gul...
2025-11-07
26 min
CanadianSME Small Business Podcast
PR in a Changing World: Trust, Media & Independence with bicom
Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand. In this episode, we explore how public relations built on authenticity, creativity, and trust can help brands rise above the noise in an ever-changing communications landscape.Joining us is Polina Lichagina, VP of Operations and Client Service at bicom, one of Canada’s leading independent PR and communications agencies. With over 14 years at bicom, Polina has played a pivotal role in expanding the agency’s presence across Canada, helping brands connect meaningfully with audiences through strategy, storytelling, and local insight.Key Highlights:Building Rela...
2025-11-06
18 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 275 | Inside Iran’s IRGC shadow network
In this episode, recorded during a BICOM media briefing, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Jonathan W. Hackett about the global reach of Iran’s intelligence and covert operations. Jonathan explains how the IRGC’s external apparatus evolved after 2009, outlines the shift from professionalised intelligence structures to more erratic and decentralised operations, and assesses the risks posed by Iranian networks. He also discusses the limitations of sanctions and the implications of proscribing the IRGC under UK counter-terror legislation. Jonathan W. Hackett is a former US Marine Corps intelligence officer with 20 years’ experience in signals, HUMINT and counterintelligence, and has serv...
2025-10-31
35 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 271 | Hezbollah one year after Operation Northern Arrows
In this episode, we share a recording of a BICOM media briefing led by Richard Pater with Lt. Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi, marking one year since Operation Northern Arrows in Lebanon. Sarit delivered a detailed assessment of Hezbollah’s capacity and capabilities, Israel’s campaign to degrade the organisation, and the challenges of the post-ceasefire environment. Lt. Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi is the founder and president of the Alma Research and Education Center, with 15 years of experience as an IDF intelligence officer.
2025-10-01
50 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 268 | Reflections on unilateral recognition
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Dr Michal Hatuel-Radoshitzky about the UK’s recent announcement on recognising a Palestinian state, the dynamics around the humanitarian aid, and the prospects for a hostage deal. Michal assesses the role of Egypt as a mediator and the challenges posed by Hamas. Dr Michal Hatuel-Radoshitzky is a senior adviser and programme director at Mind Israel, an adjunct lecturer at Tel Aviv University, and one of the founding members of the Forum Dvorah. She holds a PhD in political science from Tel Aviv University.
2025-08-15
33 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 267 | A British assessment of Israeli military strategy and doctrine
In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Lynette Nusbacher about the history of Israeli military strategy and doctrine, as well as how it has manifested itself in recent conflicts. She is a is a former British Army intelligence officer and worked on developing two of the UK’s National Security Strategies as part of Britain’s National Security Secretariat. She has been Senior Lecturer in War Studies, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst; Head of the Strategic Horizons Unit in the UK Cabinet Office; and the Devil’s Advocate to Britain’s Joint Intelligence Committee.
2025-08-08
25 min
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Episode 266 | An Israeli journalist visits Yemen
In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Jonathan Spyer about his recent visit to Yemen, and prospects of an Arab-supported campaign to push the Houthis away from their coastal strongholds. Dr Jonathan Spyer is a British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs. He is Director of Research at the Middle East Forum and Editor of Middle East Quarterly magazine. This is a follow-up interview from our earlier interview two weeks ago in Episode 264.
2025-08-01
17 min
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Episode 265 | The Druze under attack
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh about the escalating violence against the Druze community in southern Syria. Gadeer offers powerful insights into the nature of the attacks, the fractured post-Assad Syria and the complex identity, history and loyalty of the Druze minority. She also explores the role of Israel and the international community in responding to the emerging threat of Islamist militias and reflects on the deep bond between Israel and the Druze. Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, director of Eastern Mediterranean Affairs at the Middle East Forum, is a Druze-Israeli broadcaster, politician, and consultant. She was...
2025-07-24
38 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 264 | What’s next for Iran’s proxies
In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Jonathan Spyer about the aftermath of Iran’s regional setbacks and the evolving security picture in the Middle East. Dr Spyer offers first-hand insights from his recent trip to Yemen, assesses the trajectory of Iran’s proxy network post-Operation Rising Lion, and examines the implications of the Assad regime’s collapse in Syria. Jonathan Spyer is a British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs. He is director of research at the Middle East Forum and editor of Middle East Quarterly magazine.
2025-07-18
24 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 263 | Crunch time in Gaza
In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Oz Noy, a former senior security official, about Israel’s current strategy in Gaza and the prospects for a ceasefire with Hamas. In the conversation – recorded during a media briefing hosted by BICOM – Oz Noy unpacks the tension between Israel’s declared objective of dismantling Hamas and the parallel goal of returning the remaining hostages. He assesses the security risks of a potential prisoner release, the strategic leverage of hostage diplomacy, and the role of Egypt and other regional powers. Oz Noy served as a divisional head in Shin...
2025-07-04
26 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 262 | Where are we in the war in Gaza?
In this episode, Richard Pater speak with Professor Kobi Michael about the trajectory of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. In the conversation, recorded during a media briefing hosted by BICOM, Professor Michael outlines the emerging trilateral cooperation between Israel, Egypt, and the Palestinian Authority, reflects on Qatari involvement, and discusses the prospects for further hostage releases. Prof. Kobi Michael is a senior researcher at INSS and a visiting professor at the International Centre for Policing and Security at the University of South Wales. He served as the Deputy Director-General at Israel’s Ministry for Strategic Affa...
2025-07-01
46 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 261 | International Law in the Gaza War
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Professor Amichai Cohen about the IDF’s conduct in the war against Hamas. They explore Israel’s approach to the rules of engagement, the delivery of humanitarian aid, and how Israel’s accountability mechanisms compare internationally. Professor Amichai Cohen is Professor of Law at Ono Academic College and head of the Amnon Lipkin-Shahak Program on National Security and the Law at The Israel Democracy Institute. Cohen was also a visiting professor and scholar at Columbia Law School and Cambridge University. He is the author of several books on international humanitarian law an...
2025-07-01
43 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 260 | Assessing Iran’s nuclear and missile losses
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Behnam Ben Taleblu about the impact of Israel’s and the US’s recent strike on Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities. In this conversation – recorded during a media briefing hosted by BICOM – Ben Taleblu assesses the scale of the damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure and explains why the strike may have lasting psychological and operational effects on the Iranian regime’s strategic planning. Behnam Ben Taleblu is senior director of the Iran Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), where he oversees the organisation’s work on Iranian political and s...
2025-06-27
53 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 259 | Behind the strikes on Iran’s nuclear programme
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Helit Barel about Israel’s recent strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. In this conversation – recorded during a media briefing hosted by BICOM – Barel explains the objectives and scope of the strike, how Israeli intelligence and Mossad operated with extraordinary precision on the ground in Iran, and the technical vulnerabilities Israel aimed to exploit within Iran’s nuclear facilities. Helit served as a Director at the Israel National Security Council, heading the U.S.-Israeli bilateral desk and is a former Managing Director of the Council for Peace and Security. She also w...
2025-06-17
29 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 258 | Yemen and the Houthis
In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Edmund Fitton-Brown, former UK Ambassador to Yemen, about the evolving Houthi threat and its implications for Israel, the Gulf states, and the broader regional balance of power. They explore the role of the Houthis in Iran’s attempts to project power in the region and in ongoing talks about the Iranian nuclear programme. Edmund Fitton-Brown is a veteran British diplomat who served as the UK’s Ambassador to Yemen from 2015 to 2017 and later coordinated UN expert panels on ISIL, Al-Qaeda, and the Taliban. He holds advisory or fellowship positions with...
2025-06-06
38 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 257 | An assessment of the UK–Israel relations
In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Lynette Nusbacher about the future of UK–Israel relations, as viewed from a British strategic perspective. They explore how the Labour government’s evolving stance – including threats of sanctions and the suspension of trade talks – is reshaping bilateral ties, and what this means for defence, intelligence and cyber cooperation. Dr Lynette Nusbacher is a strategic consultant and former British Army intelligence officer who was Head of the Strategic Horizons Unit in the UK Cabinet Office and Senior Lecturer in War Studies, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. She was part of Brita...
2025-05-23
28 min
INTENTION INCavec Sophia Zito
Créer les connexions qui engagent la conversation et la conversion - Bicom
Vicky Boudreau est entrepreneure dans l’âme. Elle a co-fondé en 2016, avec son associée, Marie-Noëlle Hamelin, l'agence de relations médias et marketing d’influence bicom (www.bicom.ca). Leur mission ? Faire briller les marques, leurs histoires, et les gens derrière. Son entreprise a été nommée pour une 3iem année consécutive au palmarès des entreprises de Première en Affaires et récemment, au TOP 100 des agences de relations publiques en Amérique du Nord.Bicom a le vent dans les voiles avec des bureaux à Mo...
2025-05-22
55 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 256 | Meet the Pope’s Angel of Peace
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with veteran journalist and Middle East expert Henrique Cymerman about his extraordinary 12-year relationship with Pope Francis. They discuss Cymerman’s unique role as an emissary between the Vatican and the Middle East, including organising the Pope’s historic visit to Israel, brokering interfaith peace initiatives, and advocating for Israeli hostages in Gaza. Henrique Cymerman is a multi-award-winning journalist, fluent in five languages, with over 30 years’ experience covering the Middle East. He is also President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry between Israel and the Gulf States and was nominated for th...
2025-05-02
42 min
Nordisk magi och Grön medicin med Emma och Anna
Gästavsnitt 2 Linus Saabel Bicom terapuet, waves of enerqi
Vi välkomnar Linus Saabel till podden och Linus delar med sig av sin livsresa och hur han hittade till Bicom och vad Bicom resonans är för någonting. Vi pratar om hur trauman och händelser kan blockera våra känslor och till och med ge fysiska problem. Linus pratar om vikten av att låta känslorna ta plats. Super spännande och intressant avsnitt! Du hittar Linus här: Läs mer här Linus instagram: https: Wavesofenerqi Emmas instagram: Grönstyrka Annas instagram: Nordiccrystals
2025-05-01
1h 25
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Episode 255 | Navigating the Iran nuclear talks
In this episode, Daniel Levy hosts Professor Chuck Freilich for a discussion on the current state of US-Iran nuclear negotiations and the broader strategic implications for Israel and the region. They explore how Donald Trump’s diplomatic posture shapes the unfolding talks and whether a viable deal is within reach. Professor Chuck Freilich is a former Israeli deputy national security advisor and currently a senior fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv. He is also an adjunct professor at Columbia University and a leading voice on Israeli national security strategy.
2025-04-25
25 min
Le côté sombre des Affaires
De l’Instinct au Succès : L’Histoire de Bicom avec Marie-Noelle Hamelin
Épisode 22 - Le Côté Sombre des Affaires : Marie-Noëlle Hamelin, Instinct, Leadership et l’aventure BicomDans ce 22ᵉ épisode du Côté Sombre des Affaires, on reçoit Marie-Noëlle Hamelin, entrepreneure accomplie et cofondatrice de Bicom, une agence de communications et relations publiques reconnue à travers le Canada.Marie-Noëlle nous raconte comment elle s’est lancée en affaires avec son associée Vicky Boudreau, les débuts de Bicom, et surtout, comment elles ont réussi à bâtir une entreprise solide tout en préservant une collaboration saine et durable.Elle partage aussi avec transparence les défis qu’elle a dû surmonte...
2025-04-16
45 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 254 | The Kurdish geopolitical struggle
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Professor Ofra Bengio about the historical evolution and contemporary challenges of the Kurdish people across the Middle East. They discuss how being divided among four main states shaped Kurdish identity and delve into recent challenges, including the rise of the new Jolani regime in Syria. Professor Ofra Bengio is a senior research fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle East and African Studies, where she directs the Kurdish Studies programme. She is also the author of 16 books and over 150 articles.
2025-04-11
33 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 253 | Qatar and the rise of antisemitism in academia
In this episode, Richard Pater discusses with Professor Charles Asher Small the ideological and financial influence of Qatar and the Muslim Brotherhood on Western academia, especially in the UK and the US. Professor Small outlines how Qatar’s soft power has contributed to the spread of antisemitism and anti-democratic values on university campuses and beyond. Professor Small is the founder and director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP), holds academic degrees from University College London and Oxford University, and is currently a research fellow at St Edmund's College, University of Cambridge.
2025-03-25
29 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 252 | Bridging Divides in the Middle East
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Tom Wegner, founder of the newly launched Center for Middle East Normalization. They discuss the center’s role in fostering civil society connections between Israel and pro-democracy, pro-peace groups across the region. Wegner shares insights from his experience in Israeli politics, military coordination with the Palestinian Authority Security Forces, and interfaith dialogue initiatives. As a professional strategic consultant, Tom has led over 40 election campaigns and previously served as a spokesperson for the Peres Center for Peace. This year, Tom released his new book, The Abrahamic Revolution. Previously, he won the Glo...
2025-03-14
41 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 251 | Ben Gurion University of the Negev
In this episode, Dr Amira Halperin speaks with Professor Chaim Hames, the Rector of Ben Gurion University of the Negev. They discuss the horrific situation on campus following October 7th when, 88 members of the BGU community, students, staff, and family members, were murdered, and 6 students were taken hostage. One-third of the student body are active reservists. Prof. Hames also shares his experiences and actions regarding academic boycotts and radicalisation on campuses outside of Israel. Professor Hames is a historian of religious thought. He received his PhD in Medieval History from Cambridge University in 1996.
2025-02-28
33 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 250 | Palestinian prisoners
In this episode, Dr Amira Halperin speaks to Lt.-Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch about the release of Palestinian prisoners in the ceasefire deal, and the state of security in the West Bank. Lt-Col (res.) Hirsch served as Director of the Military Prosecution for Judea and Samaria. Since retiring from the IDF, Hirsch worked as the Head of Legal Strategies for Palestinian Media Watch, as a Senior Military Consultant for NGO Monitor, an advisor to the Ministry of Defense, and head of an advisory committee in the Ministry of Interior.
2025-02-28
35 min
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Episode 249 | Trump's plans for the region
In this episode Richard Pater speaks to Ilan Berman, Senior Vice President at the American Foreign Policy Council. The conversation was recorded as part of a live media briefing following Prime Minister Netanyahu's meeting with President Trump. They discuss a range of regional issues including Trump’s plan for Gaza and his likely approach towards Iran. Ilan is an expert on regional security in the Middle East. In the past he has consulted for the Central Intelligence Agency as well as the US Departments of State and Defence. An author and editor of a dozen books has bee...
2025-02-07
31 min
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Episode 248 | Surviving a suicide bus bombing
In this episode, Dr Amira Halperin speaks to Sarri Singer. Sarri is the founder and director of Strength to Strength, a charity based in New York, established to bring survivors of terrorism and their families together globally to heal. After witnessing 9/11, Sarri moved to Israel and volunteered her time to help Israeli victims of terror attacks. In 2003, Sarri herself was a victim of the Davidka Square bombing in Jerusalem in June 2003 by Hamas. Content warning: this podcast contains some graphic content.
2025-01-31
43 min
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Episode 247 | Implementing the Gaza Ceasefire
In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Lynette Nusbacher. Recorded hours before Israel and Hamas agreed to the US, Egyptian, and Qatari-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal on Wednesday, they discuss how it would be implemented as well as what future phases might be and the impact of the deal on the Israeli government. Dr Nusbacher is a former British Army intelligence officer and served as Head of the Strategic Horizons Unit in the UK Cabinet Office, and the Devil’s Advocate to Britain’s Joint Intelligence Committee. She was also a Senior Lecturer in War Studies at the...
2025-01-17
37 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 246 | Israel, Palestinians & the international arena
In this episode, Dr Amira Halperin speaks with Professor Gerald Steinberg. They discuss Israel hostage agreement with Hamas, and the concessions Israel will have to make. Professor Steinberg, with his broad expertise also shares his concerns over rising violence in the West Bank and the role humanitarian organisations play both inside Gaza and their influence in international law. The also discuss Trump's presidency and his approach to the Iranian nuclear programme . Professor Gerald Steinberg is the founder and president of NGO Monitor. He is Professor Emeritus of political science and international relations at Bar Ilan University, where he taught...
2025-01-17
30 min
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Episode 245 | A view from the Knesset
In this episode Dr Amira Halperin speaks with MK Shelly Tal Meron. They discuss the prospects of a hostage deal, the displaced Israelis in northern and southern Israel. She also presents a vision for the day after the war end and the involvement of President Trump in the negotiations. MK Meron is a Yesh Atid MK and the co-Chair of the Israel-UK Parliamentary Friendship Group. She is a member of the Women's Rights and Finance committees in the Knesset. She completed her military service as a Captain in the Israeli Air Force.
2025-01-09
40 min
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Episode 244 | Regional roundup
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Jonathan Paris about the latest developments following the fall of Assad. They discuss the future of Syria and the role of Turkey and Iran plus the potential ramifications for Lebanon and Jordan. Jonathan also explores the potential strategy of the incoming Trump administration in relation to Iran. Jonathan Paris is a London-based Middle East analyst and former fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He is currently Senior Fellow at the Center for Advanced Studies on Terrorism (CAST) and Senior Advisor Emeritus at the Chertoff Group where he shares h...
2024-12-20
31 min
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Episode 243 | Iran, its politics, and its regional influence
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Behnam Ben Taleblu about Iran, its internal politics, proxies and the future of the region under President Trump. Behnam Ben Taleblu is the senior director of FDD’s Iran Programme. Prior to his time at FDD, Behnam worked on non-proliferation issues at an arms control think tank in Washington. Behnam earned his MA in international relations from the University of Chicago, and his BA in international affairs and Middle East studies from the George Washington University.
2024-12-06
31 min
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Episode 242 | Facing the charges of the ICC
In this episode Richard Pater speaks to Dr. Michal Hatuel-Radoshitzky about the ICC, international lawfare, and the UN and UNRWA in Gaza. Dr. Hatuel-Radoshitzky is a senior adviser and programme director at Mind Israel and a founding member of the Dvora Forum. She is an adjunct lecturer at Tel Aviv University, where she earned her PhD.
2024-11-28
31 min
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Episode 241 | Trump and the Middle East
In this episode Richard Pater talks to Professor Jonathan Rynhold about the impact of Trumps's victory on the region. They explore the potential impact on the current fighting in Lebanon and Gaza as well the Iranian threat and the prospect of normalisation with Saudi Arabia. Professor Rynhold is the Head of the department of Political Studies and the Academic Director of the Jonathan Sacks institute, both at Bar Ilan University. He is also the author of The Arab-Israeli Conflict in American Political Culture.
2024-11-08
35 min
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Episode 240 | Israeli – Jordanian relations
In this episode Richard Pater speaks with Dr. Joshua Krasna, ahead of the 30th anniversary of Israel – Jordan diplomatic ties. They discuss cooperation in the fields of energy and security whist political relations remain fraught. They also discuss the ramifications of the ongoing war, its effect on domestic Jordanian politics, Palestinian – Jordanian ties and more. Dr. Krasna served for 30 years as a strategic analyst working for the Israeli government where his main focus was Israel - Jordanian relations. Since leaving government he is a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a Research Fellow at th...
2024-10-29
48 min
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Episode 239 | Humanitarian Aid into Gaza
In this episode Dr Amira Halperin speaks with Professor Dorit Nitzan. They discuss the mechanism of humanitarian aid to Gaza, as Israel works in coordination with international organisations including UNRWA. Professor Nitzan highlights the complexity of the mission that Israel has taken on since the beginning of the war. Professor Dorit Nitzan is an advisor on humanitarian aid to Israel’s Defence Minister and the Acting Regional Emergency Director of the World Health Organisation's European Region Health Emergencies Programme. She is also the Director of the MA programme in Emergency Medicine at Ben Gurion University.
2024-10-07
36 min
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Episode 238 | Insight into Lebanon
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Hagar Chemali about the current situation in Lebanon, including her assessment of the public’s view of Hezbollah. Hagar also shares her perspective on US regional policy and gives her prediction for the US presidential election. Chemali is a former US official, serving in various positions in the Obama administration including as Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council. She is now the host and creator of an award-winning world news show on YouTube called Oh My World! as well as an adjunct professor at Columbia University and a nonresi...
2024-09-20
30 min
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Episode 237 | Four Years of the Abraham Accords
In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks to Dr Nir Boms about the 4th anniversary of the signing of the Abraham Accords. They discuss the state of the Accords, their potential for expansion, as well as current relations with Jordan and Egypt. Boms is a Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center at Tel Aviv University. He is the Chairman of the Syria Research Forum and the Gulf Israel Policy Forum, as well as the coordinator of the TAU Workshop on Israel and the Middle East and the Hiwar Forum for Intra-Regional Dialogue.
2024-09-17
33 min
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Mgr. Jana Němečková, Bicom mi úplně změnil život II
💙 Rozhovorem Vás provází Alžběta ŠorfováNejvětší mystik je ten, který dokáže udržet jiskřičku světla i v dobách temna.biorezonance-betula.czwww.bicom-optima.czJan Rychnovský - prodej přístrojů Bicom, www.bicom-optima.cz, + 420 606 761 470email: biomedcz@seznam.czBicom Blovice - 371 520 511 a seznam terapeutů na recepci00:00 - Úvod00:53 - Terapeutický přístroj Bicom Optima II.04:01 - Terapie05:29 - Plazma07:46 - Sady, Terapie energetického těla08:44 - Práce s energetickým polem12:34 - Vzdělávání14...
2024-09-06
43 min
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Episode 236 | Iran's pending strike on Israel?
In this episode a day ahead of hostage release and ceasefire negotiations resuming in Qatar, Dr Amira Halperin speaks with Professor Uzi Rabi. They discuss the possibility of an Iranian strike on Israel following Ismail Haniyeh's assassination in Tehran, as well as American attempts to prevent the outbreak of a catastrophic regional war. He also argues that the terrorists groups, Hamas and Hezbollah, motivated by Iran, are using the democratisation in Western countries to act there, as terrorism pose a threat in the West. Professor Uzi Rabi, Ph.D (Tel Aviv University, 2000) is the Director of the Mo...
2024-08-15
34 min
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Episode 235 | Netanyahu in the US
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Dr Guy Ziv. They discuss PM Netanyahu's recent visit to the US, his speech to Congress, and meetings with President Biden, VP Harris, and former President Trump. They also discuss the state of US-Israel ties, and his recent book, Netanyahu vs The Generals: The Battle for Israel's Future. Dr Guy Ziv is an associate professor in American University's School of International Service's US Foreign Policy Programme. His research focuses on foreign policy decision-making, the role of political elites in the Arab-Israeli conflict, and civil-military relations in Israel. He has previously...
2024-08-01
33 min
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Episode 234 | Israel-Egypt Relations
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Egyptian analyst Haisan Hassanein. They discuss Israeli-Egyptian ties in the context of the operation in Rafah. Haisan shares his assessment of Egypt’s current relations with Palestinian factions and rivalries with other regional powers. Haisan was born and grew up in Egypt, before moving to the US. He is currently adjunct fellow at the Foundation for the Defence of Democracies, where he analyses Israel’s relations with Arab states and Muslim countries. Previously, he was a research fellow at the Washington Institute, where he focused on Israel-Egypt relations.
2024-06-28
35 min
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Episode 233 | Escalation from Lebanon
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Lt. Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi about the situation on Israel’s northern border and ongoing attacks by Hezbollah. Sarit describes what escalation along the border looks like for communities affected by Hezbollah's rocket fire. They also discuss Hezbollah’s presence not just in the south, but across Lebanon and what Israel can do to counter the threat. Sarit is a former IDF intelligence officer and the founder of Alma, an independent research and education centre focussing on Israel’s security challenges on its northern border.
2024-06-18
29 min
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Episode 232 | What's next in Rafah?
In this episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman speaks to Lt. Col. (res) Jonathan Conricus. They discuss the progress of Israel’s operation in Rafah, South Africa’s case accusing Israel of genocide at the ICJ, and the prospects for a diplomatic resolution in the north. Conricus is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for the Defence of Democracies. He served in the IDF for 24 years, in a variety of roles including as an infantry commander, as liaison to the UN, and finally as the IDF’s international spokesperson.
2024-05-24
30 min
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Episode 231 | Understanding Hamas
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Jacky Hugi, an expert on regional affairs. They discuss the state of Hamas and its leadership, the ongoing hostage negotiations, what could come next for Gaza and who could be in charge. Hugi is an Israeli journalist, serving as the Arab affairs editor and host at Army Radio and as a columnist at the daily newspaper Maariv.
2024-05-10
17 min
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Episode 230 | Aid in the Gaza Strip
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Professor Rosa Freedman, an expert in international human rights law. They discuss Israel’s obligations in facilitating aid into Gaza and the current role of NGO’s operating in the Strip. Prof Freedman also explores the politicisation of aid, and the failure of the Red Cross to visit the Israeli hostages since October 7th. Freedman is Professor of Law, Conflict and Global Development at the University of Reading. She is a member of the UN Secretary-General's Civil Society Advisory Board on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse, a member of the FCDO Steering Committ...
2024-04-12
40 min
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Episode 229 | Insight into Palestinian Affairs
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Prof. Kobi Michael, an Israeli expert on security affairs and the Palestinian arena. They discuss the performance of the IDF so far, the Israeli security calculus during Ramadan, the internal dynamics within both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, and the need for Israel-Palestinian peace to be pursued through a multilateral regional framework. Prof. Michael is a senior researcher at INSS and the Misgav Institute, as well as a visiting professor at the International Centre for Policing and Security University of South Wales. The author of 20 books, he previously served as the deputy dir...
2024-03-15
42 min
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Episode 228 | Understanding Qatar
In this episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman speaks to Barak Seener about Qatar, its regional policies, and its role post-October 7th. They discuss Qatar’s status as, simultaneously, a major sponsor of extremism and a western security ally. They also consider its role in the hostage negotiations and in the future reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Seener is a Senior Research Fellow at the Henry Jackson Society and the founder of Strategic Intelligentia and the Gulf Futures Forum. He also co-hosts The Geo-Godfather Wars podcast. Previously, Barak was a Global Intelligence Manager at HSBC and the Middle East Fellow at the Royal Unite...
2024-03-01
30 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 227 | US Middle East Policy
In this episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman speaks to Jonathan Paris about the latest US thinking on Israel’s war in Gaza and its regional implications. They discuss the US position on a potential operation in Rafah, President Biden’s push for a two-state solution, and the likely impact of Middle East policy on the next US election. Paris is a London-based analyst, a former Middle East Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and an advisor to the Chertoff Group in Washington.
2024-02-15
33 min
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Mgr. Jana Němečková, Bicom mi úplně změnil život
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2024-02-02
46 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 226 | Gaza’s water and energy
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Dr Elai Rettig about the Gaza Strip’s water and energy supply. Rettig explains how much of Strip’s energy supply Israel was responsible for providing prior to October 7th, the importance of fuel to the water supply, and Hamas’s neglect of the Strip’s infrastructure and its own people’s welfare. Rettig is Assistant Professor at Bar Ilan University and the head of the energy division at the Begin Sadat Centre for Strategic Studies.
2024-02-02
36 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 225 | Who are the Houthis?
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Inbal Nissim-Louvton, an expert on Yemen. They discuss the Houthis’ foundation and their emergence as a social and political power. Inbal presents their ideological roots and gives her assessment on the current political environment in Yemen. She also relates to the Houthis’ regional role and their connections to Iran and the Palestinians. Inbal Nissim-Louvton teaches at the Department of History, Philosophy and Judaic Studies at the Open University in Israel and is a Research Associate at the Forum for Regional Thinking.
2024-01-19
26 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 224 | Hezbollah and Israel’s northern border
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Lt. Col. (res.) Sarit Zehavi about the situation on Israel’s northern border. They talk about how it feels for families to live under Hezbollah missile fire, the prospects of a diplomatic solution, and Hezbollah and Iran’s strategic calculations. Sarit is a former IDF intelligence officer and the founder of Alma, an independent research and education centre focussing on Israel’s security challenges on its northern border.
2023-12-22
34 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 223| The Military and DiplomaticTimetables
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Shalom Lipner. Two months into the war, they discuss the military campaigns in the south and the north as well as the diplomatic front and Israel - US relations. They also speculate on the day after for the Palestinians and inside Israel. Shalom Lipner is a nonresident senior fellow for Middle East Programs at the Atlantic Council, and a former veteran of the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, serving seven consecutive Israeli prime ministers over 25 years.
2023-12-08
32 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 222 | The Arab-Israeli experience since October 7th
In this episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman speaks to Mohammad Darawshe, a leading expert on Jewish-Arab relations. They discuss the heroic sacrifice made by Darawshe’s cousin Awad on October 7th. They discuss the high levels of national Israeli identification amongst Arab-Israelis since the Hamas massacre, and the future prospects of Arab-Jewish cooperation in Israel. Darawshe is Director of Planning, Equality and Shared Society at Givat Haviva Educational Centre, and a fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute. Mohammad Darawshe previously served as a city council member in his hometown Iksal. In 2009 he served as a member of The National Committee which dr...
2023-11-30
37 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 221 | Iranian Regional Aggression
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Behnam Ben Taleblu about Iranian regional aggression. They discuss the structure of Iran’s proxy network, the extent of Iranian knowledge of Hamas’s plans for October 7th, and the effectiveness of the Biden Administration’s Iran policy. Ben Taleblu is a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defence of Democracies where he focuses on Iranian security and political issues. A native Farsi speaker, he has testified before the US Congress and Canadian Parliament.
2023-11-24
43 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 220 | Israel’s Commitment to International Law
In this recording of a live briefing, Richard Pater speaks with Colonel (res.) Adv. Pnina Sharvit Baruch. Pnina explains the context of the war and why it’s crucial that Israel defeats Hamas for there to be peace in the future. They discuss recent actions, including around the hospitals in Gaza and some of the moral dilemmas Israel faces. Pnina served in the International Law Department of the Military Advocate General (MAG) Unit for twenty years, five of which (2003 - 2009), she was head of the Department. Following her retirement from the IDF she joined the INSS as a senior res...
2023-11-16
40 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 219 | Briefing with Efraim Halevy
In this recording of a live briefing, Richard Pater speaks with former director of the Mossad Efraim Halevy. Halevy presents his assessment of Israel’s operation in the Gaza Strip, the chances of Iran entering the conflict and the response within Israeli society. Halevy joined the Mossad in 1961 and advanced through its ranks. From 1990–1995, he served as an emissary and negotiator on behalf of Prime Minister Rabin and Israel’s ambassador to the EU. From 1998, Halevy served as head of the Mossad during the terms of Prime Ministers Netanyahu, Barak, and Sharon. In 2002 he became the head of the Nation...
2023-11-09
35 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 218 | Israel’s War Aims
In this episode, Calev Ben-Dor talks to Gidi Grinstein about Israel’s war aims in Gaza. They discuss Israel’s current lack of a clear exit strategy, the prospects of the Palestinian Authority taking control in a post-Hamas Gaza Strip, and the role of Iran’s regional strategy in the October 7th attacks. Grinstein was part of Israel’s negotiating team at the Camp David talks under Prime Minister Barak. He is the founder of the Reut Group, a non-partisan not-for-profit research, strategy and leadership group, and of Tikkun Olam Makers, Reut’s social impact arm.
2023-11-02
35 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 217 | Regional Attitudes to Israel and Hamas
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Koby Huberman about reaction in the Arab world to Hamas’s attack of October 7th. They explore the responses of Israel’s Abraham Accords partners, Egypt’s reluctance to open its borders, and Qatar’s destabilising regional role. A leading figure in the promotion of regional peace programmes, Huberman is co-founder of the Israeli Peace Initiative, a non-partisan Impact Group working with partners across the Arab world.
2023-10-27
29 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 216 | A US Perspective on Israel-Saudi Normalisation
In this episode Jack Omer-Jackaman speaks to Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer about US-Israel relations and the prospects for an Israel-Saudi normalisation deal. They explore the range of possibilities for the Palestinian component of any deal, and potential opposition in the Democratic Party to the defence alliance demanded by Riyadh. Ambassador Kurtzer is the S. Daniel Abraham Professor in Middle Eastern policy studies at the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton. He previously served as US. ambassador to Egypt from 1997 to 2001 and to Israel from 2001 until 2005 when he retired after a 29-year career in the US Foreign...
2023-09-28
31 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 215 | Israel-Saudi Normalisation? A View From The Gulf
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Dr Najat AlSaied, a Saudi academic based in the Emirates, who gives her perspective on the normalisation deal. She explores Saudi considerations – distinct from those of the Abraham Accord countries, views on normalisation amongst the Saudi public, the role and motivations of the Biden Administration, and the likely impact of a deal on the Israeli-Saudi security dynamic. Dr AlSaied is a writer and analyst specialising in political and societal development communication geared toward a modern and tolerant Middle East. She is a Professor at American University in the Emirates in the UAE an...
2023-09-13
33 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 214 | Judicial Reform - What Comes Next? (Part Two)
In the second part of this two-part episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman continues his discussion with renowned Israeli legal scholar Professor Yuval Shany. They address the legal factors in the exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military conscription; the question of prime ministerial conflict of interest; and whether Israel has reached a “constitutional moment”. Professor Shany is the Chair in International Law at Hebrew University and its former Dean of Law. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Israeli Democracy Institute and a former Chair of the United Nations Human Rights Committee. His PhD in International Law is from SOAS.
2023-08-25
28 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 213 | Judicial Reform - What Comes Next? (Part One)
In the first part of this two-part episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman speaks to renowned Israeli legal scholar Professor Yuval Shany. They discuss the Supreme Court’s upcoming deliberations on the legislation annulling reasonability; the significance of basic laws; the impact of reservists' protests on Israel’s military preparedness and the role of a citizen army in a democracy. Professor Shany is the Chair in International Law at Hebrew University and its former Dean of Law. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Israeli Democracy Institute and a former Chair of the United Nations Human Rights Committee. His PhD in In...
2023-08-22
38 min
SAMTAL MED LIV
64. Karins svåra reumatism och Sussies kattallergi läktes med hjälp av Maria Westers homeopati och BICOM bioresonans
I detta avsnitt gör jag en komplettering till förra avsnittet med homeopat Maria Wester. Jag nämnde att BICOM hjälper deprimerade människor att må bra efter en behandling, men jag inser att det är viktigt att Maria återigen berättar hur hon jobbar med människor som är nedstämda och dessutom förklarar hur hon jobbar med klienter på distans. I avsnittet berättar Sussie om den svåra kattallergi hon hade i många år och Maria berättar om Karin, som led av reumatism med svår värk och åt tunga konventionella mediciner. Båda blev he...
2023-08-15
21 min
SAMTAL MED LIV
63. Maria Westers homeopati och BICOM bioresonans - ett fantastiskt komplement till traditionell sjukvård
Vad gör man när man har svåra utslag över hela kroppen som vätskar, varar, bränner och kliar och som även hindrar dig från att sova och den enda hjälp du får är en kortisonsalva, som inte alls fungerar. Efter ett besök hos Maria Wester på hennes mottagning i Kaitsor i Österbotten minskade klientens utslag radikalt redan efter en vecka, för att sedan successivt försvinna helt. Detta är bara ett av många exempel där sjukvården inte har resurser att hjälpa oss människor att bli friska. Det finns...
2023-08-09
43 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 212 | Israel’s energy strategy and regional co-operation
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Dr Elai Rettig about energy issues in Israel and the wider Middle East. Rettig explains how Israel’s reliance on energy sources influenced its foreign and defence policy and how the discovery of natural gas has changed that paradigm. They also explore the energy policy dilemmas of Israel’s allies, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Rettig is Assistant Professor at Bar Ilan University and the head of the energy division at the Begin Sadat Centre for Strategic Studies.
2023-07-28
46 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 211 | London protest against Iran
In this episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman speak to Iranian democracy campaigner Vahid Beheshti. They discuss Beheshti’s campaign to have the UK government proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). They also cover the IRGC’s record of global terror – including its multiple assassination attempts of British nationals – and the fundamental weakness of the Iranian regime in the face of huge unpopularity and domestic dissent. A journalist, human rights campaigner, and long-time UK resident, Beheshti is currently engaged in a sit-in protest outside the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office in London, following a previous 72-day hunger strike.
2023-07-14
24 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 210 | Assessing Operation House and Garden
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Lt. Col. (res) Jonathan Conricus about Israel’s recently concluded operation in Jenin. They assess the operation’s achievements and consider its likely impact on wider West Bank security. They also discuss the current threats from Lebanon and Syria. Conricus served in the IDF for 24 years, in a variety of roles including as an infantry commander, as liaison to the UN, and finally as the IDF’s international spokesperson.
2023-07-07
31 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 209 | Russia-Ukraine, and Israel’s regional ties
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Ksenia Svetlova about developments in Russia and a variety of regional security issues. They discuss Yevgeny Prigozhin’s recent aborted coup attempt against President Putin and US calls for Israel to share its missile defence technology with Ukraine. On the Middle East they address prospects of an Israeli-Saudi normalisation deal and the current state of Israel’s diplomatic-security relations with Jordan and Egypt. Svetlova is Chief Executive of ROPES (The Regional Organisation for Peace, Economics & Security), senior research fellow at the Institute for Policy and Strategy at Reichman University, and a senior non...
2023-06-28
34 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 208 | Inside the Protest Movement
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Yiftach Golov, one of the leaders of the protest movement against the Israeli government's proposed judicial reforms. They discuss the basis of the movement's objection to the reforms and its tactics and future direction. Golov served in an IDF Special Forces unit and is currently completing his PhD in Biophysics at Tel-Aviv University.
2023-06-23
31 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 207 | The Great Arab Revolt and its Modern Legacy
In this episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman speaks to Oren Kessler, author, journalist, and political analyst. They discuss Kessler's new book, Palestine 1936: The Great Revolt and the Roots of the Middle East Conflict, and the ways in which the Revolt continues to inform both the Israeli-Palestinian dynamic and the direction of Palestinian politics and terrorism today. Kessler previously served as deputy director for research at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington, research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society in London, Arab affairs correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, and as an editor and translator at Haaretz English edition.
2023-06-12
30 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 206 | Budget, Draft Bill, and Judicial Reform: A Political Update
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Tal Shalev, political correspondent at Walla News, about the latest political developments in Israel. They discuss the internal dynamics within the coalition and their achievements in securing concessions in the recently passed budget. They also explore the government’s chances of passing a new Draft Bill reaffirming ultra-Orthodox exclusion from the military draft; and the prospects of the ongoing negotiations over judicial reform achieving a successful compromise.
2023-05-31
33 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 205 | Operation Shield and Arrow
In this podcast, Richard Pater, Director of BICOM speaks to Brigadier general (Res.) Assaf Orion, Senior Researcher at the INSS and Director of The Diane & Guilford Glazer Israel-China Policy Center. They discuss the recent conflict between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), assess Operation Shield and Arrow’s success in degrading PIJ’s terror capabilities, explore Hamas’s role, and look at the performance of Iron Dome in intercepting PIJ rockets. After two decades in command positions in military intelligence, in his final posting as a Brigadier General, Orion served as the head of the Strategic Division of the IDF Ge...
2023-05-15
30 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 204 | Post Ramadan Regional Update
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Professor Efraim Inbar, President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security. They discuss what the Ramadan period showed us about Israel’s current security challenges, the state of its deterrence, and the level of Iranian influence in the region. They also consider Israeli relations with Saudi Arabia, the US, and, in the light of Foreign Minister Eli Cohen’s recent visits, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan. Professor Inbar is an expert on Israeli strategic doctrine, US Middle East policy, and Israeli-Palestinian diplomacy. He was the founding director of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Stud...
2023-04-21
31 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 203 | Ehud Yaari
In this live podcast, Richard Pater, Director of BICOM speaks to Ehud Yaari, the Middle East commentator for Israel's Channel 12 television and former associate editor of the Jerusalem Report. He has been a Middle East commentator for Israeli television since 1975. Among his numerous awards for journalism are the Israeli Press Editors-in-Chief prize for coverage of the peace process with Egypt, the Sokolov Prize for coverage of the Lebanon War, and the Israel Broadcasting Award for coverage of the Gulf War. They discussed the current state of the West Bank, Israeli perspectives on regional developments, and domestic politics.
2023-04-05
50 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 202 | The Iran-Saudi deal and the Middle East
In this episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman speak to Sir John Jenkins. Sir John was British Ambassador to Saudi Arabia from June 2012 to January 2015. He previously served as the ambassador to Libya, Iraq, and Syria, and as the British Consul General in Jerusalem. They discuss the recent China-brokered normalisation deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia, its implications for Israel and for Chinese and US regional influence respectively, as well as what we might expect to see next from Iran’s nuclear programme and its support for its regional proxies.
2023-03-24
38 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 201 | Understanding Hezbollah
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Sarit Zehavi, a major in the IDF reserves who specialises in intelligence and holds an MA in Middle East Studies from Ben-Gurion University. She is the founder and CEO of ALMA, an organisation specialising in research and analysis of Israel’s security challenges on the northern border. In this episode, they discuss the state of Hezbollah and the recent attack it may be linked to inside Israel, politics in Lebanon and the current threat the organisation poses.
2023-03-17
22 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 200 | Violence in the West Bank
In this episode, BICOM Director Richard Pater talks to Dr Michael Milshtein, an expert on the Palestinian Arena and the Head of the Palestinian Studies Forum at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel-Aviv University. In this 200th episode of the BICOM podcast, they discuss the growing terror attacks on Israel, what the run-up to Ramadan may look like, the future of the West Bank and how to prevent future friction between Settlers and Palestinians, as seen in Hawara this week.
2023-03-02
39 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 199 | The State of Iran
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Benham Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) where he focuses on Iranian security and political issues. They discuss the current state of Iran's nuclear programme, Iran's links with Russia, and where the US and the EU stand on Iran. Leveraging his subject-matter expertise and native Farsi skills, Behnam has closely tracked a wide range of Iran-related topics including nuclear non-proliferation, ballistic missiles, sanctions, the IRGC and internal Iranian politics. Benham recently produced a monograph on Iran’s ballistic missile programme.
2023-02-20
47 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 198 | Unpacking Proposed Reforms to Israel’s Judicial System
In this episode, Jack Omer-Jackman, Research Associate at BICOM speaks to Professor Amichai Cohen. Professor Cohen is a senior fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute and a faculty member of the Faculty of Law, Ono Academic College. He graduated from the Faculty of Law of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and holds a master's degree and a doctorate from the Yale Law School. His research deals with constitutional and international law, and he's the author of the book The Wars of the High Court. Professor Cohen joins Jack for a discussion of the dominant domestic Israeli political issue of...
2023-02-10
37 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 197 | What does Israel’s political future look like?
In this episode, Jack Omer-Jackaman, BICOM Research Associate is speaks to Professor Jonathan Rynhold, head of the department of Political Studies at Bar Ilan University. Rynhold's research focuses on US-Israeli relations, Israeli foreign policy and the role of political culture in foreign policy. They discuss the internal dynamics of the coalition government, the state of proposed judicial reforms, and look at the current strength of the relationship between Israel and the US.
2023-02-03
49 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 196 | Now the new government’s here, what’s next for Israel?
In this live episode, Richard Pater speaks to Tal Shalev, political correspondent at Walla News about the new coalition government and what may be the future challenges facing Israel. At Walla News, Tal covers Israel’s prime minister, the government, and parliament as well as the country’s foreign and diplomatic affairs. She studied Political Science and Philosophy at Tel Aviv University. This briefing was recorded live with questions by the audience, facilitated by Kira Lewis.
2023-01-12
56 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 195 | Between Russia and Iran
In this episode BICOM Director Richard Pater speaks to Jonathan Paris about the current state of US and Israeli policy concerning Iran and Russia. In a wide-ranging conversation they discuss the geopolitical implications of both Tehran’s nuclear programme and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Jonathan is a London-based analyst, a former Middle East Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and a senior adviser to the Chertoff Group.
2022-12-20
29 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 194 | The National Religious Vote
In this episode, BICOM Research Associate Jack Omer-Jackaman speaks to Calev Ben Dor about his recent Fathom essay ‘Politically homeless’: Yamina voters tell their story. Calev assesses the impact on November’s election results of former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s stepping back from politics, the inter-communal violence of May 2021, the presence of Mansour Abbas in the previous government, and the rise of Religious Zionism. Calev Ben Dor is Senior Research Associate at BICOM and Deputy Editor of Fathom.
2022-12-07
34 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 193 | Judicial Reform
In this episode, Richard Pater discusses judicial reform with Professor Suzie Navot. Prof. Navot explains the background of Israel’s legal system, its uniqueness among other parliamentary democracies and the significance of potentially implementing an override clause. Suzie Navot is Vice President at the Israeli Democracy Institute. She is a Professor of Constitutional Law, her areas of expertise include constitutional law, law of institutions, parliamentary law and comparative constitutional law.
2022-11-17
26 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 192 | Chewing over the election results
In this episode, BICOM Director Richard Pater speaks with Carrie Keller-Lynn, a political and legal correspondent at the Times of Israel. They discuss the election results, breaking down what happened by party, and what could be next for the new government. Originally from the US, Carrie attended Stanford Law School and also holds a degree from Yale. She was called to the bar in New York and DC in 2017. Carrie also hosts her own podcast, and is based in Tel Aviv.
2022-11-04
30 min
Iwona Wierzbicka – rozmowy o diecie, stylu życia i wszystkim, co na zdrowie wpływa
Bicom, VegaTest i homeopatia – w czym mogą pomóc? Rozmowa z Dominiką Tomczak, homeopatką i specjalistką VegaTest
W dzisiejszym livie poruszamy trzy tematy: BICOM, VegaTest i homeopatia. Rozmawiają Iwona Wierzbicka i Dominika Tomczak, właścicielka poradni DomiVita, homeopatka i specjalistka VegaTest. Poruszane tematy: ️✅️Czym jest BICOM? Co możemy zbadać, jak wykonać badanie na odległość, czy to działa? ✅️Czym jest VegaTest? Dla kogo jest przeznaczony, czy się sprawdza, czy jest wiarygodny, gdzie się badać i co badać? ✅️Co zrobić z wynikami badań? Do kogo się udać? ✅️Co to jest homeopatia? Czym się różni klasyczna od klinicznej? Jak się dobiera? Skąd te magiczne trzy kulki? Oryginalny mater...
2022-10-29
1h 51
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 191| Agreement in the Med, friction in the West Bank
In this episode, Richard Pater speak to Jacky Hugi, the Arab affairs analyst of Israeli Army Radio and a columnist for the Maariv newspaper. Jacky gives his assessment of the Israel – Lebanon maritime agreement and the role Hezbollah plays in domestic Lebanese politics. They also discuss the ongoing violence in the West Bank. Jacky describes the current level of popularity of the Palestinian Authority and the new phenomenon of the Lion's Den group.
2022-10-21
13 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 190 | King Charles & Israel
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Israel’s former Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev about his experience meeting the Queen. Ambassador Regev also shares his views on King Charles’s relationship with Israel and the strength of the bilateral relationship under Prime Minister Truss. He also offers his latest assessment on Iran, the Abraham Accords and the maritime talks with Lebanon. As well as having served as Ambassador in London, in the past he was the international spokesperson and media adviser to Prime Ministers Olmert and Netanyahu. Today he is the head of the Abba Eban Institute for Inte...
2022-09-22
23 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 189 | The Israel – Lebanon maritime border
In this episode Richard Pater speaks to Orna Mizrahi, a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for National Security Studies. With the US negotiator’s imminent return to the region, they discuss the prospects of Israel and Lebanon reaching an understanding over their maritime border. Orna also shares her assessment of the current threat posed by Hezbollah and the state of Lebanese politics ahead of their Presidential election. Before joining the INSS Orna had a distinguished military career with the IDF and the National Security Council. In her last role she served as Deputy National Security Adviser for Foreign Poli...
2022-09-06
37 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 188 | How parties elect their leaders in Israel
In this episode Richard Pater and Dr Assaf Shapira, director of the Political Reform Programme at the Israel Democracy Institute, discuss the primary system in Israel. They talk about why parties chose to elect their candidates through different systems and what benefits parties such as the Likud and Labour gain from using the closed primary system. Richard and Assaf also talk about issues are most likely to dominate the election campaign in the Autumn.
2022-08-05
22 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 187 | Biden’s visit to the Middle East: A View from the Gulf
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Najat Al-Saied, a Professor at American University in the Emirates, Dubai, to gain a Gulf perspective of US President Biden's recent trip to the Middle East. Richard and Najat discuss the UAE's strategy vis-a-vis Iran, how the gulf views more open security and military cooperation with Israel and why the Abraham Accords are still not viewed favourably among the Arab publics. Najat is a columnist with Al Ittihad (an Arabic-language newspaper published daily in the UAE) as well as Al Hurra (an American satellite television news channel in Arabic). Beginning in January 2021, she...
2022-07-21
30 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 186 | Necessity or strategic shift? Biden prepares for trip to Middle East
In this episode, Samuel Nurding speaks to Ambassador (Ret.) Daniel C. Kurtzer on what the Biden administration hopes to achieve from its upcoming trip to the Middle East. Ambassador Kurtzer also lays out a possible Israel-Saudi roadmap for normalisation and examines whether a Middle East NATO is plausible.
2022-07-08
24 min
BICOM's Podcast
Episode 185 | What happens after the Knesset dissolves itself?
In this episode, Richard Pater speaks to Dr Assaf Shapira, director of Political Reform Programme at the Israel Democracy Institute. They discuss the latest developments in Israel to dissolve the Knesset and what that means for the many reform bills currently in the legislative process. Dr. Shapira also provides some reforms that lawmakers could enact to make the political system in Israel more resilient. Dr Shapira specialise on political representation, political parties, the role of money in politics, and reforms in Israel's public service.
2022-06-23
25 min
Ponte reports
Tomáš Alferi – Alferi Bicom Centrum: Bicom řeší příčinu onemocnění, nejen následek
Léčí pomocí biorezonančního přístroje Bicomu. Metoda BICOM se používá v západní Evropě již více než 30 let v lékařství a přes 15 let ve veterinární medicíně. Tento speciální diagnostický přístroj v sobě kombinuje zdánlivě nezkombinovatelné. Co přesně kombinuje, jaké potíže řeší, a jak probíhá samotné vyšetření se dozvíte v dnešním rozhovoru.
2021-02-09
28 min
PiggaPodden
Bicom Bioresonans - en energimedicinsk metod
Stressrelaterade obalanser, magbesvär, allergier eller överkänslighet mot olika födoämnen. Känner du igen dig? Katarina, grundare av PiggaButiken, är sedan flera år Bicom-terapeut och har hjälpt många genom åren att få bukt på sina besvär. I detta avsnitt har vi bjudit in Olle Svensson från Bicom Norden till studion. Han och Katarina berättar allt du vill veta om denna analys- och behandlingsmetod. Glöm inte prenumerera på PiggaPodden!
2020-02-13
48 min
#PatagoniaRadio
Bicom Tecnología lanza innovadora plataforma para empresas gastronómicas
Conoce Bigourmet, una interesante herramienta tecnológica lanzada recientemente por la empresa Bicom. La cual sirve para todas aquellas empresas del rubro gastronómico, tales como restaurantes, café, pubs, entre otros. Conoce los detalles de esta innovación de la voz de Alejandro Cea, Producto Manager de Bicom Tecnología. www.bigourmet.cl
2019-11-14
16 min