the modern middle east

A weekly current affairs television series breaking down the news headlines, topical issues and travel destinations of the Middle East.

Season 1 (2017) aired on Channel 31 and Season 2 (2018) aired on Foxtel's Aurora.

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News

Challenging panel discussions that contextualise the week’s top news. From escalating tensions at the Israel-Gaza border to the discovery of ancient Egyptian artifacts.

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Feature stories

In-depth, thought-provoking feature stories that cut through the noise to break down the region's complexities such as the economic structure of the Gulf States, or the emerging artists across the region.

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Interviews

Compelling interviews that build on the feature topic. Past guests include Australian academic Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Executive Editor ABC News John Lyons, and Egyptian-Australian comedian Khaled Khalafalla.

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Travel

A showcase of the incredible destinations across the region, from the snow-capped mountains of Lebanon to the bustling markets of Jerusalem.