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Nov 2024
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Frankly Speaking | S11 E8 | Robert S. Fo...

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On this episode we hear from veteran US Ambassador and Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC, Robert Ford.

As a former Ambassador to Syria, Iraq, Algeria and more, he has detailed insights into some of the world's most complex conflicts and foreign policy challenges.

What is the impact of Donald Trump returning to the White House. Is the President-Elect’s plans to swiftly end the wars in Gaza and Ukraine truly achievable or simply campaign rhetoric? Plus, what does America’s shift in power mean for the Middle East?

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