Shows
Alma Research & Education CenterDo the Sanctions Affect The Nuclear Program - The Iranian Nuclear ThreatHere in this monthly Webinar, CEO and founder of the Alma Center Sarit Zehavi hosts Dr. Eran Learnman and Helit Barel. Dr. Learnman is the vice president of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) and former deputy director for foreign policy and international affairs at the National Security Council in the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office. Heit was the former executive director of the council for Peace and Security and the former director at the Israeli National Security Council. In this episode, the panelists talk about the effectiveness of sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran and th...
2022-03-231h 05Alma Research & Education CenterLebanon in 2022In this special Webinar CEO of the Alma Center Sarit Zehavi with Tony Badran, a research fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD). As an expert on the Levant, Tony Bardan discusses continuing trends that impact the political economy of Lebanon. Furthermore, the webinar participants delve into these challenges in Lebanon impact the future relationship between Israel and the ongoing security situation in the Levant.
2022-03-231h 05Alma Research & Education CenterThe Golan PortfolioIn this monthly webinar episode CEO and founder of the Alma center Lt. Col. (Res) Sarit Zehavi talks with Ph.D. Seth Frantzman, correspondent at the Jerusalem Post and executive director of the Middle East center for reporting and analysis in the Middle East discusses updates to Hezbollah's military deployments in southern Syria. The two analyze the potential consequences for this deployment how this new front against Israel changes the security of the Golan.
2022-03-061h 02Alma Research & Education CenterMinorities Dilemmas’ During a National Crisis- COVID-19 Amid Religious Holidays: A Personal AccountIn this monthly webinar episode Ibrahim Abu Ahmed, researcher, speaker, and content editor at the Alma Center will interview Mariam Hanoun, a professional basketball player about minority experiences in Israel. Specifically, the two discuss personal accounts of celebrating Christian and Muslim holidays in Israel during COVID-19.
2022-03-0635 minAlma Research & Education CenterWill the COVID-19 Crisis Bring Peace in the Middle East?In this monthly Webinar, the founder and CEO of the Alma Center Lt. Col. (Rest) Sarit Zehavi is joined by Dr. Eric R. Mandel, Director of MEPIN the Middle East Policy Network, and BG (Res) Ilan Levi, Military strategy expert at the Alma Center, to discuss if the COVID-19 Crisis will change the security situation in the Middle East. The panelists discuss a variety of issues surrounding COVID to discuss if this crisis will better or worsen the security for Israel and its immediate neighbors. Additionally, the panelists discuss if this rare opportunity will open the doors for peace.
2022-03-0637 minAlma Research & Education CenterUNIFIL Peacekeepers Attacked in a Shiite VillageIn this episode, we delve into recent news around the UN peacekeeping force UNIFIL. We discuss their mandate, struggles to enforce said mandate, and the nuances of their daily operations in Hezbollah territory. Furthermore, we discuss why civilians in southern Lebanon have been recently confrontational with UNIFIL forces and the geopolitical picture of southern Lebanon.
2022-03-0103 minAlma Research & Education CenterIran's UAV Army a Global ThreatIn this episode, the Alma center delivers a special report on Iran's UAV army. Here we explore the origins of the UAV army during the Iran-Iraq War, the development of the industry, how it's deployed across the Middle East, and more. Additionally, we discuss the asymmetrical strategic doctrine on what makes the army so unique to develop and deploy.
2022-02-0919 minAlma Research & Education CenterAl Bukamal- Who is the Myxterious "X Force"?This episode explores a new armed resistance group in Syria fighting against IRGC forces. In this episode, we explore who they are, what are their methods, and what is their motivation to organize and fight.
2022-02-0704 min
Alma Research & Education CenterCommemoration of Qasem Soleimani - 2 years since his assassinationIn this episode, the Alma center explores physical and digital commemoration events for Qassem Soleimani in Iran, Lebanon, and the wider Shiite axis. This includes analyzing the narratives presented of Soleimani to in-group audiences, propaganda to out-group audiences, and the perception of these events from the wider public.
2022-01-2507 min
Alma Research & Education CenterJordan and Syria on the Road to Normalizing RelationsFollowing the commencement of the Syrian civil war, the relations between Jordan and Syria hit unprecedented lows. As the war has progressed certain developments in the fields of economics, refugees, and security have necessitated a re-rapprochement of relations between the two states. This episode explores the nuances of how these developments inspired the normalization, when, and analysis on this will impact the geopolitical situation in the region.
2022-01-1610 min