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Firas Maksad

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Robert Lee

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Julian Gewirtz

Carl Minzner

Scott Kennedy

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Jonathan Ward

Paul Triolo

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Firas Maksad and Yasmine Farouk on President Biden's visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Firas Maksad and Yasmine Farouk

0:00 Intro2:10 The Broad Story10:09 Anxiety15:45 Personality23:20 Vacuum33:26 US Policy Towards Lebanon39:30 Memories of My FatherWe're with Firas Maksad for Ep.225 of The Beirut Banyan.Click to watch:https://youtu.be/kHLwHcH-WZcWe discuss the incoming Biden administration and general trends in US foreign policy over the past twelve years.We compare Trump's maximum pressure campaign against Iran with Obama's JCPOA / Iran nuclear deal, and how a Biden administration may approach American interests in the region. Our conversation includes looking at policy vs personality, and areas of consistency and divergence between the outgoing Trump administration and incoming Biden White House. We also examine potential policy changes towards Lebanon.Firas Maksad is an adjunct professor at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs.The articles referenced in this episode include:'For the Middle East, Biden is no Obama':https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/for-the-middle-east-biden-is-no-obama-1.1108646'The Arab World Needs American Support'https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-arab-world-needs-american-support-11595193812Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal:https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirutOr donating through our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanSubscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Twitter:@thebeirutbanyanAnd check out our website:www.beirutbanyan.comMusic by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

0:00 Intro 2:10 The Broad Story 10:09 Anxiety 15:45 Personality 23:20 Vacuum 33:26 US Policy Towards Lebanon 39:30 Memories of My Father We're with Firas Maksad for Ep.225 of The Beirut Banyan. Click to watch: <a href="https://youtu.be/kHLwHcH-WZc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/kHLwHcH-WZc</a> We discuss the incoming Biden administration and general trends in US foreign policy over the past twelve years. We compare Trump's maximum pressure campaign against Iran with Obama's JCPOA / Iran nuclear deal, and how a Biden administration may approach American interests in the region. Our conversation includes looking at policy vs personality, and areas of consistency and divergence between the outgoing Trump administration and incoming Biden White House. We also examine potential policy changes towards Lebanon. Firas Maksad is an adjunct professor at George Washington University’s Elliott School of International Affairs. The articles referenced in this episode include: 'For the Middle East, Biden is no Obama': <a href="https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/for-the-middle-east-biden-is-no-obama-1.1108646" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/for-the-middle-east-biden-is-no-obama-1.1108646</a> 'The Arab World Needs American Support' <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-arab-world-needs-american-support-11595193812" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-arab-world-needs-american-support-11595193812</a> Help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing via PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.me/walkbeirut</a> Or donating through our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan</a> Subscribe to our podcast from your preferred platform. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram &amp; Twitter: @thebeirutbanyan And check out our website: <a href="http://www.beirutbanyan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.beirutbanyan.com</a> Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

Ep.225 (Video): Biden & The Middle East with Firas Maksad

We're joined by Firas Maksad for Episode 27 of The Beirut Banyan, and we get a sober view from Washington on where the uprising in Beirut may take us.Firas is an adjunct professor at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, and regularly contributes to various outlets on Middle East politics, including Foreign Policy. Check out his recent piece on the events that led to the current uprising:https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/10/21/lebanon-sectarian-protests-forest-fires-self-immolation/In this episode, Firas offers perspective on the dire economic situation in Lebanon, and what is at stake in order to avoid complete financial meltdown. He also shares his analysis on the political calculations of domestic parties in light of street protests, and who stands to gain from potential reshuffling within the Lebanese state.If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing to our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyanAnd subscribe to our podcast from your preferred podcast platform.Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyanTwitter: beirut_banyanFacebook: The Beirut BanyanWebsite: www.beirutbanyan.comMusic by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

We're joined by Firas Maksad for Episode 27 of The Beirut Banyan, and we get a sober view from Washington on where the uprising in Beirut may take us. Firas is an adjunct professor at George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, and regularly contributes to various outlets on Middle East politics, including Foreign Policy. Check out his recent piece on the events that led to the current uprising: <a href="https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/10/21/lebanon-sectarian-protests-forest-fires-self-immolation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/10/21/lebanon-sectarian-protests-forest-fires-self-immolation/</a> In this episode, Firas offers perspective on the dire economic situation in Lebanon, and what is at stake in order to avoid complete financial meltdown. He also shares his analysis on the political calculations of domestic parties in light of street protests, and who stands to gain from potential reshuffling within the Lebanese state. If you're enjoying these episodes, help support The Beirut Banyan by contributing to our Patreon page: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/thebeirutbanyan</a> And subscribe to our podcast from your preferred podcast platform. Follow us on Instagram: thebeirutbanyan Twitter: beirut_banyan Facebook: The Beirut Banyan Website: <a href="http://www.beirutbanyan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.beirutbanyan.com</a> Music by Marc Codsi. Graphics by Sara Tarhini.

EPISODE 27: Firas Maksad and the View from Washington