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Hugo Goodridge

Hugo Goodridge

Hugo is the producer of The New Arab Voice podcast. He has been covering the region for the past eight years, and between 2014-2019 he was based in Beirut, Lebanon, where he freelanced for the BBC World Service. Prior to taking his current role, he worked on the news desk. 

 

Areas of focus: regional politics, protest movements, human rights, analysis, international politics

 

Follow him on Twitter: @hugogoodridge   

This week, we look at the unfolding war in Iran, the opposition inside and out the country, and who might follow the assassinated Ayatollah Khamenei.

04 March, 2026

This week, we look that the recent clashes between the Syrian state and the SDF, and the deal done to integrate the SDF into the Syrian army.

11 February, 2026

The New Arab Voice podcast is back. This week, we're looking at the recent offensive in Yemen by the STC and the efforts to recapture to secure the east.

22 January, 2026

The year is drawing to a close and it's time for The New Arab Voice's customary review of the year. Join us to look over the biggest stories of 2026.

23 December, 2025

The New Arab Voice presents part two of a special investigation into illegal bird hunting in Egypt by Maltese hunters.

18 December, 2025

The New Arab Voice presents part one of a special investigation into illegal bird hunting in Egypt by Maltese hunters.

16 December, 2025

This week on The New Arab Voice podcast, we look at the efforts to disarm Hezbollah and what it means for the future of the resistance group.

01 October, 2025

This week, we look at the decisions to recognise the State of Palestine, the protests against the Israeli government, and trouble at the Foreign Ministry.

30 August, 2025

This week, we look at the recently announced ceasefire between the PKK and the Turkish state, and what it means for Turkey's Kurds and Erdogan's rule.

09 August, 2025

This week, we look at the recent outbreak of violence between Israel and Iran, and what it means for Iran's nuclear programme.

04 July, 2025