ROPESCAST
Episodes
Tehran 1979, Hormuz 2026: A Diplomat's Journey Through the Iranian Quagmire
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when the "ghosts" of history dictate the wars of the future? In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova sits down with a man...
Iranian Dissident Dreams of a Democratic Iran
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this deeply personal and high-stakes conversation, Iranian activist and former political dissident Dr. Daniel Dana joins the ROPESCAST to discuss w...
Settler Violence or State Policy? What Happens in the West Bank
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this urgent and deeply personal episode of the ROPESCAST, we sit down with Nivine Sandouka of ALLMEP and Aviv Tatarsky of Ir Amim and Engaged Dharm...
From the Heart of Beirut: Hussein Ibish on Israel-Lebanon Relations
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a visceral and urgent conversation recorded under fire in the Lebanese capital, Hussein Ibish joins The ROPESCAST to map out the "Day After&qu...
The Iranian People Will Topple This Brutal Regime
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of the ROPESCAST , we talk with Mandana Irandoost – Iranian-British activist, media personality, and alum of the ROPES media pro...
The Kurdish Front: Arming the Resistance and the Vision for a Free Iran
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ropescast we explore the current military turning point by analyzing reports of massive Israeli "softening" strikes a...
The Tehran Calculus: How, When, and If - with ex-Mossad official Sima Shine
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is a direct war with Iran inevitable, and what happens the day after the first strike? In this episode of the ROPESCAST, we sit down with Sima Shine, ...
Beyond the Cold Peace: Navigating Regional Security with Ambassador Dr. Abderhaman Salaheldin
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of ROPESCAST, we are joined by H.E. Ambassador Dr. Abderahman Salaheldin, a distinguished Egyptian diplomat and former Assistant...
Leena Al Olaimy: Connecting Humanity, Security, & the Ecosystem
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, we speak with ROPES Alumni: Bahraini social entrepreneur and climate innovator Leena Al Olaimy. Together we explore how ...
Reclaiming Jewish Roots in the Arab World with Linda Menuhin
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Ropescast we host Iraqi-born Linda Menuhin, a veteran journalist, anchor, and pioneer who launched numerous initiatives to cele...
Beyond the Shadows: Zahra Amanpour on the Future of a Free Iran
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia Svetlova is joined by human rights activist and Iranian opposition member Zahra Amanpour to provide an essential ...
Reclaiming the Narrative: Hamza Howidy on Hamas, Gaza and the Fight for Moderation
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, we sit down with Hamza Howidy, a Palestinian activist whose journey offers a rare and vital perspective on the reality o...
Lucy Aharish on Identity & Equality
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a compelling conversation with Lucy Aharish, the groundbreaking journalist, news anchor, and actress who became the first Arab-Muslim pres...
People of the Book-A Conversation with Rabbi Elhanan Miller
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our new episode of ROPESCAST, we feature Rabbi Elhanan Miller, founding director of People of the Book, an educational non-profit that teaches Jewi...
When Love of Country Meets Love of Peace - A Moroccan Bridge-Builder's Journey
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our new episode of ROPESCAST, we feature Abdou El Kaoukabi, Director of the Education Department at Mimouna Association and former General Secretar...
Truth in Wartime: Mohammed Daraghmeh's Perspective on Covering The War in Gaza
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our episode of ROPESCAST, we feature Mohammed Daraghmeh, a veteran Palestinian journalist and bureau chief of Al-Sharq TV (Saudi Arabia) in Ramalla...
From Rubble to Reconciliation - Shadi Martini's Vision for Syria's Revival
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our episode of ROPESCAST, we feature Shadi Martini, a Syrian humanitarian activist, doctor, and entrepreneur, who offers a surprisingly hopeful per...
Building a lasting peace post 07/10 - with Maoz Inon
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Maoz Inon - Building Lasting Peace Post 07/10In this transformative conversation on ROPESCAST, we welcome Israeli entrepreneur and peace activist Maoz...
From Syria with Love: Hayvy Bouzo talks about Syrian past, present and future
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ROPESCAST | Episode 30 - From Syria with Love In this gripping episode, Syrian-American journalist Hayvy Bouzo joins host Ksenia Svetlova for a wide...
Is the Middle East on the Brink of Regional War?
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With war still raging in Gaza with no end in sight, events over recent weeks have escalated concerns that the conflict could expand into a regional ...
Professor Mohammed Dajani on Empathy, Education, and Peace in the Middle East
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Dajani shares his experiences taking Palestinian students to Auschwitz and Jewish students to Palestinian refugee camps, emphasizing empathy...
Episode 27| Abdallah Aljenaid: a Bahraini vision for the future
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ksenia hosts Abdullah Aljenaid, geopolitical columnist commentator, regional and international media, and former head of...
Episode 26| Voices from the Frontline in Rafah
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the new episode of ROPESCAST, host Ksenia Svetlova engages in an insightful conversation with renowned journalist and humanitarian Arwa Damon. With...
Episode 25| Can the Middle East Reform Itself?
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, we dive deep into the intricacies of Middle Eastern diplomacy with Ambassador Hesham Youssef, a seasoned former Egyptian...
Episode 24| Let us Join Voices and Call for Real Peace
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on ROPESCAST, Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by British-Palestinian musician and peace activist John Aziz. John shares his views about the po...
Episode 23| Rebuilding Trust: Managing Palestinian-Israeli Business Amidst Conflict
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on ROPESCAST, Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by Avi Nudelman who serves as an advisor in sphere of Israel-Palestinian business cooperation He...
Episode 22| Escaping Gaza's Hell: A Dream for a Better Future
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this very special episode of ROPESCAST, Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by Kamal Mashharawi, a Gazan peace & rehabilitation activist who was fort...
Episode 21| A War in the North is Around the Corner?
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of ROPESCAST, Ibrahim is joined by Sarit Zehavi, the President and Founder of the Alma Research and Education Center focusing o...
Episode 20| Inside Israel's Diplomatic Arena with Danny Ayalon
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 20th episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by Israeli diplomat and former Member of Knesset, Danny Ayalon. He served as the...
Episode 19| Eran Etzion: Why did Netanyahu's strategy on Gaza fail?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the new episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by Eran Etzion, a former diplomat and strategist, with over 20 years of experienc...
Episode 18| The ongoing war in Israel and Gaza, A perspective from the West Bank
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the new episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ibrahim and Ksenia host a unique voice from the West Bank, Nidal Fuqaha. Nidal is the Director-General of the ...
Episode 10|| Israelis and Palestinians: Pre-War Conceptions
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of ROPESCAST, which was recorded before the war between Israel and Hamas, provides a glimpse to the notions, views, and conceptions of bo...
Episode 17| Between Israel's disengagement from Gaza in 2005 and the war with Gaza in 2023
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the new episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ibrahim and Ksenia engage in a profound conversation with Dov Weissglas, the esteemed advisor to former Israeli...
Episode 16 | Pre-War Gaza: A voice from the ground
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ibrahim and Ksenia are joined by ROPES Alumni and journalist Manar Al-Sharif. Manar shares her story moving to Gaza in 2...
Episode 15 | The war in the eyes of a Palestinian Jerusalemite
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, Ibrahim is joined by Nivine Sandouka, the Regional Director of the Alliance for Middle East PEace (ALLME). Nivine is a J...
Episode 14 | Misinformation and Fake News in Times of War
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad are joined by Achiya Shatz, the Executive Director of Fake Reporter, a respe...
Episode 13 | Common Ground - Arab perspective on future relationships in Israel
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad continue their journey by bringing voices from inside the war, and different...
Episode 12 | Standing Together in Times of War
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad continue their journey by bringing voices from inside the war, and differe...
Episode 11 | The ongoing war in Israel and Gaza, A perspective from Jerusalem
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in season 2 of ROPEScast, where hosts Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad engage in discussions inviting distinguished and diverse guests to...
Episode 9 | Israel, Saudi Arabia & Abraham Accords in the age of digital diplomacy
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
description: Join us in the latest episode of ROPESCAST, where hosts Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad engage in a thought-provoking discussion on...
Episode 8 | Resilient Bonds: Exploring the Evolving Israeli-Moroccan Relations
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the new episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad embark on a journey to uncover the intricate tapestry of Israeli-Moroccan...
Episode 7 | Peace is worth fighting for
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode of ROPESCAST, hosts Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad discuss Israeli-Palestinian affairs with the one and only Huda Abu-Arquo...
Episode 6 | Israel and Bahrain - 3 Years On
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this week's captivating episode of ROPESCAST, where hosts Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad host Sheikh Abd al-Aziz Bin Mubarak, th...
Episode 5 | Judicial overhaul and the implications for Israeli democracy
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad host Amos Yadlin, ex-head of military intelligence and INSS research center for a sincere discus...
Episode 4 | Israel and the US at crossroads
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in ROPESCAST Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad host former US ambassador to Israel and Egypt Daniel C. Kurtzer and discuss the current t...
Episode 3 | The Arab citizens of Israel and the quest for equality
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week in ROPESCAST Ksenia Svetlova and Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad discuss the unprecedented wave of violence in Arab society in Israel, the growing trend f...
Episode 2 | Understanding Saudi Arabia
27 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on ROPESCAST, Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad and Ksenia Svetlova speak with Joseph Fisher, an international expert in tourism. They discuss the possible ...
Episode 1 | an introduction
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of ROPESCAST Ibrahim Abu-Ahmad and Ksenia Svetlova discuss their journey inside the Middle East. Nazareth-born Ibrahim and Moscow...