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    Climate and Conflict in the Middle East

    Climate and Conflict in the Middle East

    FromBabel: Translating the Middle East

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    Climate and Conflict in the Middle East

    FromBabel: Translating the Middle East

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    Length:
    23 minutes
    Released:
    Nov 19, 2019
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    What is the relationship between the environment and conflict in the Middle East? Peter Schwartzstein, an environmental journalist based in the Middle East, joins host Jon Alterman this week to discuss how climate change concerns exacerbate conflict, and how regional leaders should respond. Then, Jon, Will, and Amber explore how environmental concerns factor into policy discussions on the Middle East.

    Will Todman, “Iraq’s Explosive Plague,” CSIS, April 15, 2019.

    Peter Schwartzstein, “Climate Change and Water Woes Drove ISIS Recruiting in Iraq,” National Geographic, November 14, 2017.

    Peter Schwartzstein, “Death of the Nile,” BBC News, October 10, 2017.

    Jon Alterman, Clear Gold: Water as a Strategic Resource in the Middle East, CSIS, December 13, 2010.
    Released:
    Nov 19, 2019
    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).