Shane Strange’s writing has appeared in various print and online journals in Australia and internationally.  He is the author of two chapbooks  Notes to the Reader and Dark Corner. His first collection of poetry All Suspicions Have Been...

This is a hard time for everyone, but not evenly. In this video I talk about how history can give us insight about the inequalities of this pandemic, but also give hope for the future?

How the U.S. relationship with the rest of the world on security and trade has changed in the Trump era. What's next?

In pursuing diplomacy with the great powers of his time, Herzl left no stone unturned.

From trade policy to national security treaties, it sometimes appears America is in retreat from global engagement. But is that so? And when is business affected?

Bibliography Hesse, B. and Wapnish, P. 1997. Can Pig Remains Be Used for Ethnic Diagnosis in the Ancient Near East? In The Archaeology of Israel: Constructing the Past, Interpreting the Present, edited by N.A. Silberman and D.B. Small,...

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about the Varangian Trade Route

Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Saudi Arabia and Iran, two Middle Eastern countries with governments that apparently hate each other.

With the Trump administration making major moves in Iran we wanted to question what their strategy is. We're asking why Trump authorised the airstrike and what he hopes will come next. We're interested if you think the US should be...

With the threat of International ISIS attacks, 3 million Syrian Refugees and over 250k dead it might be time to understand the basics of the Syrian Civil War.

The Middle East's most spectacular mountains seen from the International Space Station. This orbital view gives an unprecedented view of Earth's geology, with entire ranges visible in one go.

In this video, Jabzy brings us historical tidbits and unknown facts about White Asians

Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Lebanon.

This video provides an informative overview of Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain that is relatively unknown compared to other popular ancient grains such as quinoa, wheat, barley, and rice. The video explores the history and origins of...

Over the last few days, tensions have risen in Iran, with US President Joe Biden ordering airstrikes in the country. So in this video, we explain what's happening and unpick the US strategy in the region.

Israel is at the heart of one of the most controversial conflicts in the world today. In part 1 of this two-part video, we look at the origins of the state of Israel, the ideas behind it, and the origins of their conflict with the...

Why is there an Al-Qaeda? This infamous organization has ideologies, intellectual roots, and a historical context. Let's talk about it.

MOT 1952: BEIRUT, LEBANON: Angled WS Harbor & waterfront buildings. VS Lebanese diplomat Dr Charles Malik (1906-1987) sitting on set, SOT talking about new spirit in Middle East, negative to positive, wants US to support & encourage...

The U.N. imposed sanctions and called on Saddam to withdraw from Kuwait. Instead he sent in over 300,000 soldiers. Kuwait's wealth was systematically plundered by the looting of houses to the ransacking of the Kuwait Central Bank. Some...

A look at potential global flash points, from North Korea to the Russia and cyber attacks to deepening global inequality.

“We don’t look after each other at all,” says Jeffrey Sachs on America today
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Jeffrey Sachs sits down with Rob Johnson to discuss his new book, A New Foreign Policy: Beyond American Exceptionalism (Columbia University Pre
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Have you ever wondered how people in an Arab country spend their free time? Well if Qatari beach is any indication it's fine beaches, picturesque amphitheater, cultural opera house, and mosques so that no one misses prayer time. Similar...

We’re going to talk about how guns went from fireworks to 3D printed weapons. We’re going to talk about how technology development works, and whether or not “progress” is really a thing.

The kebab is a type of skewered food - usually meat - that is historically cooked over an open flame. Kebabs originated in countries around the Mediterranean and are now common in many areas of the world. Learn how to make kebabs!