The Red Line
Episode 94. Egypt's Economic Crisis: A Perfect Storm?
With inflation on the rise, foreign investment declining, and a mounting debt burden, Egypt's economy is facing significant challenges.
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Isaac Gibson
- Mar 27
Turkey's Looming Offensive: A Kurdish Quagmire and the Islamic State
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces several crises on the eve of an election. Will his solution be military excursion into Syria?
Derek Henry Flood
- Mar 13
Powerless in the Dark: Lebanon Struggles in the Shadows
Lebanon is facing a cascading series of crises; inflation decimating the lira, non-existent electricity supply, ongoing political gridlock.
Ahmad Al Ahmad
- Feb 22
From Kings to Clerics: Can the current Iranian uprising succeed?
The Red Line's Ahmad Al Ahmad examines the prospects of the current Iranian protests succeeding where recent protests movements have failed.
Derek Henry Flood
- Feb 15
Cyprus Votes: Solidifying the Schism
Cyprus has elected a new leader, former foreign minister Nikos Christodoulides. The Red Line's Derek Henry Flood reports from Nicosia.
Derek Henry Flood
- Feb 7
Cyprus Votes: Growing Rifts and Eastward Drift
As Cyprus goes to the polls, Derek Henry Flood reports on the ground in Nicosia about the issues facing the fractured Mediterranean nation.
The Red Line
- Jan 9
Episode 86. Russian Operations in Syria
With Russia's position inside Syria shifting quickly, will the Kremlin continue to pilot the country's decade-long civil war?
Isaac Gibson
- Dec 22, 2022
Can Saudi Arabia Reduce its Reliance on U.S. Military Equipment?
For fifty years, Saudi Arabia has been a major importer of US military equipment. Are they about to pivot away from US military technology?
The Red Line
- Nov 14, 2022
Episode 82. Saudi Arabia: A Global Economic Powderkeg
Saudi Arabia is facing royal infighting, a rearming Yemen, a diverging population, and a growing threat from Iran. How will MBS respond?
The Red Line
- Sep 19, 2022
Episode 78. Turkey's Strategic Goals in the Middle East (The Death of Kemalism?)
Turkey is attempting to reassert itself back onto the world stage but stands at a crossroads as to which direction to extend its influence.
Isaac Gibson
- Aug 24, 2022
Turkish Cooperation in the Eastern Mediterranean: A Zero-Sum Game?
In a turbulent year for energy markets, Turkey is well-positioned to benefit from regional cooperation in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Red Line
- Aug 14, 2022
Afghanistan, Al Queda and What Comes Next?
With the economy falling and the Taliban government in Kabul looking shaky, many are wondering wonder what lies ahead for Afghanistan.
The Red Line
- Jul 25, 2022
Episode 74. The Black Market for Nuclear Weapons
The collapse of the USSR brought about a period within Russia of unbridled chaos, devolving into a free-for-all amongst citizens unsure wher
Isaac Gibson
- Jul 9, 2022
Lebanon's Parliamentary Shake-up: Curb Your Enthusiasm
After elections in May, Hizbullah lost its legislative majority. Can the Christian Lebanese Forces party bloc deliver sustainable change?
Daniela Žuvela
- Apr 24, 2022
Yemen: A Neglected Crisis, Ten Years On
The recent ceasefire in Yemen has made some optimistic about peace, but the fundamentals causes of the conflict remain unsolved.
The Red Line
- Apr 19, 2022
Episode 67. Oman: A Looming Crisis
Can Oman maintain its current course of neutrality or will it be forced to finally decide where its future lies?
Perri Grace
- Mar 2, 2022
Putin's Playbook: Syria
Russia turned the tide of the Syrian Civil War when it entered in 2015. What does Putin want out of Syria, and how successful has he been?
Red Line Producer
- Feb 20, 2022
Episode 63. Can Syria Be Rebuilt?
The next stage of the Syrian Civil War may be the most important. What do Russia, the US, Iran, Turkey and other key players want?
Robbie Sutton
- Jan 23, 2022
Episode 61. Turkish Influence in Central Asia
In their quest for regional power, Turkey's influence is growing rapidly, but what role can they secure for themselves in Central Asia?
Daniela Žuvela
- Jan 10, 2022
Episode 60. How Terrorist Groups are Funded
Causing international chaos has never been cheaper or easier, with terrorist groups able to gather funding and recruits across the world.
Perri Grace
- Jan 9, 2022
The Disinformation Strategies of Extremist Groups
Extremist and terrorist groups have adapted to the digital world and have cultivated strategies to capture hearts and minds over a screen.
Red Line Producer
- Aug 22, 2021
Episode 50. The Splitting of Cyprus: Turkey vs Greece
We look at the centuries old battle for Cyprus. While the conflict is currently stagnant, the discovery of new gas fields may reignite it.
Daniela Žuvela
- Jun 28, 2021
Building Peace on Shifting Sands: Shaping a Stable Yemen
As Yemen enters its seventh year of protracted conflict, efforts to reach some form of peace agreement are finally beginning to bear fruit.
Red Line Producer
- Jun 27, 2021
Episode 46. The UAE's Red Sea Strategy
As the world marches away from oil, the pressure is building for the United Arab Emirates to secure their future while they still can.
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