As Syria’s new leadership takes shape, competing media narratives in Iran and Turkiye illuminate the region’s shifting geopolitical dynamics.Contributors:Dina Esfandiary – Senior MENA adviser, Crisis GroupÖzge Genç – Visiting fellow, The Middle East Council on Global AffairsRahaf Aldoughli – MENA Studies Lecturer, Lancaster UniversityRasha Al Aqeedi – Researcher, The Arab Gulf States Institute
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SpaceX’s Starlink is revolutionizing global connectivity, delivering high-speed internet almost anywhere. But with Musk’s growing satellite monopoly come questions about the potential risks of such concentrated power.
Featuring:Joscha Abels – Political scientistPassant Rabie – Reporter, GizmodoTemidayo Oniosun – Managing director, Space in Africa
