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Dive deeper into the week’s biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world with The National’s multi-award-winning podcast, Beyond the Headlines — winner of two Signal Awards and the New York Festivals Radio and TV Awards. Nuances are often missed in day-to-day headlines. We go Beyond the Headlines by bringing together the voices of experts and those living the news to provide a clearer picture of the region’s shifting political and social landscape.

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  • The compounded burdens weighing down humanitarian workAug 27, 2026 · 20 min
  • How cheap weapons are changing the balance of military powerAug 21, 2026 · 17 min
  • What do the Houthis stand to gain by escalating now?Aug 14, 2026 · 18 min
  • The cost of occupation: How Palestine's economy has been pushed to the brinkAug 7, 2026 · 30 min
  • What the US-Saudi strikes on Iran-affiliated militias in Iraq reveal about the wider warJul 31, 2026 · 19 min
  • Can Lebanon find a winning formula in peace talks with Israel?Jul 24, 2026 · 21 min
  • Why has the US-Iran agreement not been enough to end the war?Jul 17, 2026 · 19 min

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