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A Mezze: Wife Goes On

A Mezze: Wife Goes On

FromBabel: Translating the Middle East


A Mezze: Wife Goes On

FromBabel: Translating the Middle East

ratings:
Length:
4 minutes
Released:
May 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Lavish celebrations with cakes, wedding halls, and invitations are marking a new trend in Saudi Arabia—divorce parties.
Released:
May 12, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Babel will take you beyond the headlines to discuss what’s really happening in the Middle East and North Africa. It features regional experts who explain what’s going on, provide context on pivotal developments, and highlight trends you may have missed. Jon Alterman, senior vice president, Zbigniew Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy, and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies hosts the podcast along with his colleagues from the Middle East Program. This podcast is made possible through the generous support of the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates. All views, positions, and conclusions expressed here should be understood to be solely of those of the speaker(s).