Category Archives: The Middle East

“A Real Foreign Policy Debate” October 2012

Audio for “A Real Foreign Policy Debate” WAMC — for Oct. 25 Steven Leibo is the Sage Professor of International History & Politics Like A lot of Americans I sat down Monday evening hoping to hear an intelligent discussion of … Continue reading

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“Egypt’s Half Filled Glass” July 2012

Audio for Egypt’s Half Filled Glass Wamc Steven A. Leibo July 5, 2012 Egypt’s Half Full Glass There is an interesting symmetry to the news these days, one of those rare moments when we are deeply in touch with the … Continue reading

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“Barack Obama and Jimmy Carter” June 2012

Audio for “Barack Obama & Jimmy Carter” WAMC Steven A. Leibo “Jimmy Carter and Barack Obama” Harry Truman’s been on my mind a lot lately. Oh, not because I remember him personally. Sure, I was alive during his presidency; but … Continue reading

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‘Iran’s Nuclear Challenge” March 2012

Audio for “Iran’s Nuclear Challenge –WAMC Northeast Public Radio MARCH 8 , 2012 The Sage Colleges were closed this week which finally allowed this hard working academic to catch his breath. Sure, there’s always lots of catch up work to … Continue reading

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“On The Ground in Egypt” January 2012

Audio for “On The Ground In Egypt” WAMC Jan. 26, 2012 Dr. Steven A. Leibo is the Sage Colleges Professor of International History & Politics “On the Ground in Egypt” There is nothing like seeing a revolution up close. Which … Continue reading

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Egypt’s Revolutionary Momentum December 2011

WAMC Audio for Egypt’s Revolutionary Momentum WAMC Dec. 1, 2011 Dr. Steven A Leibo is the Sage Colleges’ Professor of International History & Politics “On Egypt’s On Going Revolution” One of the most curious aspects of watching international news these … Continue reading

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“Myths, Lies, Distortions & the Gaza Flotilla” June 2011

WAMC Audio for “Myths, Lies, Distortions & the Gaza Flotilla” Steven A. Leibo Is the Sage Professor of International History & Politics Sometimes I wish I spent my professional life teaching people about Tajikistan. Sure most Americans have never heard … Continue reading

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“Time To Get Out” June 2011

Steven A Leibo is a Professor of International History & Politics at the Sage Colleges Northeast Public Radio Audio for “Time To Get Out” “Time To Get Out” I suppose I should admit it, I was one of those who … Continue reading

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“The Death of Bin Laden” May 2011

“The Death of Bin Laden” Dr. Steven A. Leibo is a professor of international history & politics for the sage Colleges OK, I admit it I am not at all bothered that Bin Laden is dead at the hands of … Continue reading

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Democracy: From the Middle East to America March 2011

Click here for the audio for “Democracy: From the Middle East to America” Well. We are now almost six weeks into these dramatic uprising against dictatorships throughout the Arab world: six weeks that have seen aging leaders from Tunisia to … Continue reading

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