Dec 18, 2025
In the final episode of
2025, MEI Senior Fellow Paul Salem joins hosts Alistair Taylor and
Matthew Czekaj to unpack the major developments that shaped the
Middle East over the past year and to look ahead to 2026. Salem
reviews the key events that redefined the regional order, including
President Donald Trump’s return...
Dec 11, 2025
In this episode, MEI
Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow Ambassador David Hale joins
host Alistair Taylor to unpack the Trump administration’s new
National Security Strategy (NSS). Released on December 4, the
document outlines the administration’s foreign policy vision,
priorities, and approach to global challenges....
Dec 4, 2025
MEI Senior Fellow Fadi
Nicholas Nassar joins host Matthew Czekaj to share expert
insights and personal reflections on Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Lebanon
from November 30 to December 2. Nassar unpacks the
significance of the visit, part of the pontiff’s first
overseas tour since assuming office, and its
potential...