The Maghreb
A Mini-Series of The Looking Glass Podcast
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The North Africa Initiative is thrilled to present a special mini-series on the Maghreb in collaboration with the SAIS Review of International Affairs' "The Looking Glass", a premiere international relations podcast.
This program goes beyond one-dimensional portrayals to offer a rich and multifaceted exploration of Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Mauritania, and Tunisia. Renowned scholars, policymakers, historians, and regional experts who have intimately witnessed and analyzed the region's transformations engage in stimulating discussions. This fosters a nuanced understanding of the multifaceted challenges and opportunities faced by each nation. Delving into the intricate tapestry of politics, economics, climate change, cultural dynamics, and social issues, the series offers valuable insights into the Maghreb's present and future. This rigorous exploration serves as a crucial resource for academics, researchers, and policy professionals seeking in-depth analysis and insightful perspectives on the region.
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Episodes
Miniseries on Contemporary Egypt: Geopolitical Landscape
From the heart of the Arab world to the crossroads of Africa and Europe, Egypt stands at the center of some of today’s most complex and consequential shifts. Under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, the country has undergone profound transformations—economic, political, and social. In this mini series, we step behind the headlines and take a closer look at Egypt’s evolving role on the global stage. We explore the choices it’s making, the pressures it’s facing, and how these forces are shaping its future. Over five episodes, The Looking Glass will offer an in-depth look into the architecture of modern Egypt under Sisi.
The Libya Chronicles: A Nation in Flux
Welcome back to "The Libya Chronicles," the first series of the Maghreb Voices Mini Series, a special co-production of The North Africa Initiative and the SAIS Review Looking Glass Podcast.
To discuss the transformation of Libyan society under Gaddafi and the following social and economic developments domestically and globally, joining us on the episode is Stephanie Williams, nonresident senior fellow in the Brookings Center for Middle East Policy and former Special Adviser of the UN Secretary-General on Libya.
The Era of Gaddafi
Across the dunes of time, the winds of change have often reshaped nations. Welcome to “The Looking Glass.” This is Episode 2: “The Winds of Change,” where we step back into 1969, when a young Muammar Gaddafi changed Libya forever.
Dirk Vandewalle, a renowned expert from Dartmouth College with extensive knowledge in US-Libya relations, joins us to unravel the complexities of this era.
The Birth of Libya
In the inaugural episode of this mini-series, we journey back to the early 20th century to witness the birth of a nation–Libya. It’s a tale of independence, monarchy, and the shaping of a country’s identity amid the waves of change sweeping through Africa and the Middle East.