Year of Elections
Conversations with thinkers and diplomats on how elections and public opinion in 2024 will shape the world
What’s at stake in the Middle East after Trump’s win?
A decisive US election put Trump in the White House. Sulaiman Hakemy, Mina Al-Oraibi and the Middle East Institute's Paul Salem discuss what's next
Arab Americans and the US election equation
The community is a key demographic in this cycle of contentious races in the US.
US elections: Politics, policy and new power players in the Middle East
Ahead of a contentious presidential race, American influence may not carry the weight it once did in resolving the Mena conflict
Inside the Kurdistan Region of Iraq's election
Long-delayed poll is around the corner in region blighted by ethnic tension
Tunisia's elections: How the country got here and what comes next
This episode explores Kais Saied's background, government and what it says about the Oct. 6 elections.
Harris vs Trump: CNN's Jeff Zeleny on the debate and what's next
On this episode of Year of Elections, host Sulaiman Hakemy speaks to CNN's chief national affairs correspondent on what happened at the debate, and what to expect
Who is on the ballot, and what's at stake as Algeria goes to the polls?
This episode brings analysis on Tebboune's government, opposition platforms and public opinion ahead of Saturday's election
Year of Elections: US third parties explained
This episode explores the role third parties play - or don't - in US presidential elections
Will Biden and Trump survive their parties’ conventions?
This episode looks at the dynamics and standing of the 2024 presidential election race
French election: What are the possible scenarios in the second round?
Latest podcast episode explores the prospect of the far-right taking power in France
UK election: What’s at stake for the Middle East?
The episode also looks at the shifting landscape in Scottish politics
Iran's presidential elections: Struggle between hardliners and reformists
This election highlights the ideological battles within the country
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