The Levant Files

The Levant Files

The Levant Files (TLF) launches as a trilingual new analytical platform focused on Eastern Mediterranean affairs, offering nuanced insights beyond traditional reporting. TLF launches a groundbreaking experiment powered by the next generation of Gemini AI. With cutting-edge features like Audio Overviews, Gemini enables us to transform content into engaging podcast-style conversations. Our mission is to bring you captivating topics from various areas every week. Let's deep dive then! www.thelevantfiles.org

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June 1, 2025 21 mins

Welcome to the 8th brand new episode of The Levant Files' Deep Dive Podcast Service! Prepare for an in-depth exploration as we delve into the complex, turbulent, and often misunderstood modern history of Libya. From the sands of the Sahara to the shores of the Mediterranean, we'll navigate a century of transformation guided by the insightful works of leading scholars Dirk Vandewalle and Bukola A. Oyeniyi.

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Welcome to a new deep dive, our podcast service, powered by the Google's Gemini AI technology, from The Levant Files!

Today, we're dissecting one of the most influential, enduring, and controversial socio-political movements in the modern Middle East: The Muslim Brotherhood. For nearly a century, its evolution has shaped events, challenged states, and sparked intense debate both within and outside its ranks.

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You might have seen the recent, quite surprising news: the PKK's 12th Congress and its decision to consider... dissolving. This headline makes you stop and think: How does an organization with such a long and impactful history reach this point?


In our latest episode of Deep Dive of The Levant Files, titled "PKK at a Crossroads: From Armed Struggle to Potential Dissolution," created with the help of the revolutionar...

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The Levant Files Unpacks Tumultuous Kingdom of Egypt (1922-1953) in New Podcast Episode

The popular history podcast The Levant Files, Deep Dive, has released a compelling new episode, "Kingdom of Egypt (1922-1953). " This episode offers listeners an in-depth exploration of a transformative period in modern Egyptian history. The episode charts the Kingdom's formal establishment in 1922, its complex internal and external challenges, a...

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New Podcast from TLF: "Red Star Over Persia: The Forgotten History of Iran's Tudeh Party"

A Journey Through Iran's Complex Communist Legacy

Historians and political scholars, take note: The Levant Files launches a new podcast series exploring the tumultuous history of Iran's communist movement. "Red Star Over Persia: The Forgotten History of Iran's Tudeh Party" offers listeners an unprecedented dee...

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    The Levant Files podcast has released a compelling new episode examining the complex evolution of Yemen's Houthi movement. Prompted by recent headlines surrounding alleged Houthi attacks extending as far as Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, the episode offers a deep dive into the group's transformation from a locally focused Zaydi Shia revivalist movement into a formidable regional force.

    The podcast unpacks the Houthis' ...

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    The Levant Files Releases Third Podcast Episode: Uncovering the Origins of the Druze People and Religion

    The Levant Files, a podcast dedicated to exploring the intricate history and culture of the Middle East and powered by the Gemini AI technology of the Google, has launched its third episode, titled "Origins of the Druze People and Religion." This compelling installment delves into the mysterious history, unique faith, a...

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    You might ask: Why Kashmir? While The Levant Files remains dedicated to developments shaping the Levant, we recognize that crucial global events often reverberate within our core region. Our new podcast service expands our scope to explore these vital connections. As we discussed recently, Iran's active engagement brings the complex situation in Kashmir closer to the Levant's geopolitical landscape, with potential Turkish a...

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    Our first episode starts this journey by exploring Somaliland and its prospects for independence—a story of resilience and geopolitical intrigue. 

    Ready to listen? Head over to our SoundCloud page for easy access. Join us as we explore the world through a fresh lens powered by innovative AI technology from Gemini. Don't miss out—tune in now! 

    If you are interested in our first podcast, you can find more information in these links...

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