
After Egypt's 2011 revolution, when foreign investors fled and the country was in chaos, a fund made a $300 million bet on Egyptian talent. This is the story of how that bet, against all odds, helped build one of the...


“From Cairo to New York: Power & Pressure in a New Middle East” is a geopolitical podcast hosted by Zeina Soufan and featuring Ali Soufan that examines a region in transition, no longer defined by outside narratives, but actively reshaping how it is understood. Blending on-the-ground perspective with strategic analysis, the series explores how traditional frameworks, ceasefires, state power, and linear conflict—are giving way to a more complex system of overlapping wars, shifting actors, and narrative-driven dynamics. Each episode moves beyond events to uncover the deeper systems driving them, from Iran and Israel to Lebanon, the Gulf, Egypt, Syria, and Gaza. At its core, the podcast argues that the Middle East is not just changing—it is redefining the rules of interpretation itself, forcing policymakers, analysts, and audiences to rethink how the region works and what comes next.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch“From Cairo to New York: Power & Pressure in a New Middle East” is a geopolitical podcast hosted by Zeina Soufan and featuring Ali Soufan that examines a region in transition, no longer defined by outside narratives, but actively reshaping how it is understood.
Recent episodes include "The Untold Story of a Revolution and a $300 million Bet" (22 June 2026, 59 minutes), "The Untold Story of a Revolution and a $300 million Bet" (22 June 2026, 59 minutes), and "From Cairo to NY | Ep 3 | The Middle East & the Future of Global Order." (10 June 2026, 44 minutes).
From Cairo to NY publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 4 episodes.
Booking probability for From Cairo to NY is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. From Cairo to NY requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. From Cairo to NY's contact route on record: verified email.
From Cairo to NY is a general podcast with 4 episodes published.
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After Egypt's 2011 revolution, when foreign investors fled and the country was in chaos, a fund made a $300 million bet on Egyptian talent. This is the story of how that bet, against all odds, helped build one of the...

<p>After Egypt's 2011 revolution, when foreign investors fled and the country was in chaos, a fund made a $300 million bet on Egyptian talent. </p> <p>This is the story of how that bet, against all odds, helped build...

Why are the most militarized states in the Middle East still the most insecure? And what does that tell us about where the rest of the world is heading? Zeina Soufan sits down with Karim Haggag, Director at SIPRI, to...

<p>Why are the most militarized states in the Middle East still the most insecure? </p> <p>And what does that tell us about where the rest of the world is heading?</p> <p> </p> <p>Zeina Soufan sits down with Karim...

<p>Who wins the ultimate battle of endurance?</p> <p>With the old security frameworks shattering, Zeina Soufan and Ali Soufan break down the collapse of traditional borders, the high-stakes shift toward long-term...

Is this the calm before the storm? As pressure builds behind closed doors, Zeina Soufan and Ali Soufan break down the fragile shift from ceasefire to growing uncertainty, the escalating stakes between Washington and...
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