Facing Coming Storms #5: Mideast Confrontations
Episode description: Hayat Alvi, Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the United States Naval War College, joins Peter Apps to explore the constantly changing dynamics of the Middle East and its impact on global defence. With over 18 years of experience teaching military and government personnel, Hayat shares valuable insights into the region’s complex political, economic and cultural landscape.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the power balance within the Gulf states and the shifts in Syria after the Assad regime’s collapse are among the topics discussed. Hayat also emphasises the importance of critical thinking and a deeper understanding of the region’s history and culture in military education.
About the podcast: Facing Coming Storms is the new international defence podcast from the British Army’s Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research and the Project for the Study of the 21st Century. From confrontation to conflict, join us each Monday for insightful discussions, conversations and expert analysis. Facing Coming Storms is produced by Urban Podcasts.
