In this episode, Ellie Cohanim talks with Egyptian political commentator Nervana Mahmoud about the evolution towards tolerance and co-existence in her home country of Egypt, as well as other countries in the region.
They discuss also anti-Semitism and perceptions of Zionism in the region, and what countries in the West need to do to support those fighting for a more tolerant and just Middle East.
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It also airs on the Jewish Broadcasting Service (JBS).
About “Global Perspectives with Ellie Cohanim”:
“Global Perspectives” is Jewish News Syndicate’s newest production. Join former U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism at the U.S. Department of State Ellie Cohanim, as she hosts some of the most important geopolitical conversations taking place in the Jewish world today. Cohanim, a sought-after speaker in her own right, interviews heads of state, policymakers, thought leaders and activists, in frank and open discussions.
These conversations provide key insights into critical and time-sensitive issues, including the Iranian nuclear threat, the rise of violent anti-Semitism, anti-Zionist activities, Christian and Muslim support for Israel, and the historic Abraham Accords.
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