Taking the Edge Off the Middle East with Brian Katulis

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From the Middle East to Middle America: Engineering Better Policy with Andrew J. Tabler

October 05, 2026

Brian sits down with Andrew J. Tabler, the Martin J. Gross Senior Fellow in the Linda and Tony Rubin Program on Arab Politics at The Washington Institute, to trace his unique and distinctive path from Oil City, Pennsylvania, to fourteen years living and working in the Middle East. Tabler discusses his time in Syria under the Assad regime, his service as director for Syria at the National Security Council and as senior advisor to the Special Envoy for Syria Engagement at the US State Departmen...

Hisham Melhem's American Crossroads

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Brian is joined by Hisham Melhem, a prominent journalist known for his interviews with Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama and his role as an honest intermediary between Americans and the people of the Middle East. He reflects on his journey from growing up in Lebanon to building a life in America, discusses how the region has transformed over his lifetime, and offers a candid take on where US foreign policy stands today. Listen to Taking the Edge Off the Middle East on Apple Podcasts,...

Reflections on a Diplomatic Career in the Middle East: A Conversation With Ambassador Yael Lempert

September 03, 2026

Brian is joined by Amb. (ret.) Yael Lempert, Vice President for Outreach at MEI, to discuss her career in diplomacy and the importance of US diplomatic efforts abroad. She shares stories from postings across the Middle East in Baghdad, Cairo, Tripoli, Jerusalem, and Amman and examines how her personal and professional experiences shaped her approach to the work. Together, Brian and Yael discuss the realities of life in the Foreign Service, the core tenets of American diplomacy, and why it mat...

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Taking the Edge Off the Middle East with Brian Katulis typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Substantial Middle East expertise demonstrated through senior government or diplomatic service, think-tank leadership, established journalism, or relevant authorship. Common among recent guests: Senior policymaking or diplomatic roles; Leadership or fellowship positions at policy institutes; Established journalism or books on Middle East affairs. Recent guests include Andrew J. Tabler, Hisham Melhem, and Yael Lempert.

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