AROUND THE WORLD WITH DANE WATERS
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Episode 3.17 - Is Hezbollah Finished?
Please join me and my special guest, retired Lebanese Armed Forces General Khalil Helou, as we examine the latest Israeli attacks on Lebanon, the deepening regional crisis, and the question many are now asking: is this truly the beginning of the end for Hezbollah?
Episode 3.15 - Iran
Please join me and UK journalist and former government adviser Thomas Munson as we discuss the war in Iran, the United Kingdom’s position in the conflict, and the potential regional and global consequences as tensions escalate. Together, we will explore how the situation is unfolding, what role the UK may play moving forward, and what the conflict could mean for stability in the Middle East and the broader international order.
Episode 3.13 - U.S. vs. Iran: The Global Consequences
Please join me and my special guest, former IDF Intelligence Major (rtd) Dan Feferman, as we break down where U.S.–Iran nuclear talks stand, what a deal could look like, what might derail it, and what the stakes are for Israel, the Gulf, Europe, and the broader global order.
Episode 3.12 - The Challenges for Women in the Middle East
Please join me and my special guest, Meelie Pemberton, Co-founder of WingWoman Lebanon, as we discuss the real challenges women face across the Middle East — from period poverty and limited access to healthcare, to barriers in education, employment, and economic independence.
Episode 3.9 - Iran and the Future of the Middle East
Please join me and my special guest, author and journalist Saul Sadka, as we discuss Iran, its current state of affairs, and how its future could shape the Middle East—and the world.
Episode 3.5 - Iran. Is The End Near?
Please join me and my special guest, journalist and Middle East expert Antoni Baraket, for an in-depth discussion on the current situation in Iran, the future of the country and its regime, and the wider regional implications.
Episode 2.54 - Complexities of the Middle East: The Sunni-Shia Divide
Please join me and my special guest, Author and Journalist Peter Charley, as we discuss the complexities of the Middle East and the importance of understanding the Sunni-Shia divide.
Episode 2.51 - How Lies Become Power
Join me and my special guest, journalist and author Peter Charley, for a conversation about one of the most urgent challenges of our time: the rising tide of government and corporate disinformation, and how these lies are quietly reshaping public perception, consolidating power, and weakening the citizens’ ability to know what’s real.
Episode 2.48 - A Global Review
Please join me and my special guest, former Nigerian Senator and CEO of Silverbird Group, Ben Murray-Bruce, as we discuss the current state of the world and the challenges we face.
Episode 2.46 - Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
Please join me and my special guest, Global Affairs Analyst Ejike Okpa, as we discuss Trump's Gaza peace plan and its importance to the US, the Middle East, and the world.
Episode 2.43 - Trump - Netanyahu Meeting /Gaza Peace Plan
Please join me and my special guest, former Israeli Government Spokesperson Eylon Levy, as we discuss the meeting between President Trump and PM Netanyahu and their proposed Gaza peace plan.
Episode 2.42 - Israel and A Palestinian State
Please join me and my special guest, Global Affairs Analyst Ejike Okpa, as we discuss Israel and the possibility of a Palestinian State.
Episode 2.41 - Lebanon and The Future
Please join me and my special guest, Antoni Barakat, Executive Officer of Beirut-based NAQD Media, as we discuss Lebanon, its past, and its political and economic future.
Episode 2.34 - Israel's New Gaza Plan
Please join me and my special guest, Middle East expert and journalist Asher Westropp-Evans, as we discuss what is happening in Gaza and Israel's new Gaza plan.
Episode 2.31 - The Geopolitical Realities of the Middle East
Please join me and my special guest. Middle East expert Sami Nader, as we discuss the geopolitical realities of the Middle East.
Episode 2.26 - The Middle East Crisis and What It Means for Africa
Please join me and my special guest, Global Affairs Analyst Ademola Adediji, as we discuss the current Middle East crisis and its impact on Africa.
Episode 2.23 - Israel-Iran Conflict: The US Enters the Ring
Please join me and my special guest, Global Affairs Analyst Ejike Okpa, as we discuss the United States' involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Episode 2.14 - Israel's New Gaza Plan. What is the real goal?
Please join me and my special guest, Middle East Affairs Expert Dr. Simon Tsipis, as we discuss Israel's new plan for Gaza and what the real goal is.
Episode 2.8.1 - Israel-Hamas Conflict: Will There Be Peace?
Please join me and former IDF spokesperson Daniel Rubenstein as we discuss the latest developments between Israel and Hamas and the implications for the region and the world.
Episode 2.6 - The Future of The Middle East in a Trump World
Please join me as I discuss with Middle East political affairs expert Sami Nader the impact of Trump on the Middle East and the future of the region - from Hezbollah and Hamas to Israel, Turkey, Syria, and Iran.
Around the World with Dane Waters is a dynamic weekly news program that takes listeners on a deep dive into the most pressing global issues—offering expert analysis, firsthand stories, and thought-provoking discussions. In partnership with Humanity for Freedom Foundation and the Silverbird Group, this show shines a light on the struggles and triumphs of those fighting for freedom and democracy in some of the world’s most challenging regions.
Hosted by Dane Waters, an American global affairs specialist with experience across six continents and more than 100 countries, the show brings together voices from the front lines of geopolitical conflicts and emerging movements for change. From conflict zones to corridors of power, Dane shares unparalleled insights and powerful stories of resilience, courage, and the fight against authoritarianism.
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