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From Guns to Keyboards

From Guns to Keyboards

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From Guns to Keyboards is a podcast dedicated to bringing you new ideas about the Middle East. Michael is a senior government consultant that works closely with the Israeli government on a variety of projects. Dillon is an amateur historian whose interest in the region began when he started learning Arabic in Israel. Together they have discussions ranging from current events to ancient history. From Guns to Keyboards represents ending a cycle of violence and replacing it with new ideas in the interest of peace and prosperity.From Guns to Keyboards Political Science Politics & Government
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  • S2 Ep 11: The Israel-Gaza Endgame: A Debate on the War's Future
    Aug 3 2025

    In this episode, hosts Dillon and Michael tackle one of the most pressing and debated questions today: What is the endgame for the Israel-Gaza war?

    As diplomatic pressure mounts and the humanitarian crisis intensifies, Dillon and Michael present their contrasting perspectives on the path forward for Israel.

    Dillon argues that the war has reached a turning point that risks a lasting moral stain on the Jewish State. He advocates for a decisive end to military operations, urging Israel to declare victory, prioritize a hostage deal, and withdraw completely from the Gaza Strip to preserve its remaining moral standing.

    Michael challenges the moral criticism against the IDF but agrees that the status quo is unsustainable. His proposed solution focuses on practical, strategic change: Partnering with figures like Yasser Abu Shabab to facilitate regime change in Gaza, which he believes could secure the release of hostages and ensure long-term security for Southern Israel.

    What's your perspective on the Israel-Gaza endgame?

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • S2 Ep 10: A Special 4th of July Episode!
    Jul 4 2025

    In celebration of America's 249th birthday, Michael and Dillon keep things all-American by discussing the American and Israeli plans of ending the war in Gaza... and the political implications of that in Israel.


    Michael and Dillon then take a personal approach by asking each other: "Don't you think you're too harsh on Israel?!" and "Don't you think you give Israel too much of a pass??" It's an episode exploring the personal, philosophical, and geopolitical and everything in between!

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • S2 Ep 9: The Calm Before The Storm
    Jun 29 2025

    Like much of the world, Michael and Dillon sit breathless, awaiting Iran’s response to the U.S. B-2 bombers that dropped 14 GBU-57 "Massive Ordnance Penetrator" bombs on three key Iranian facilities.

    In this episode, they dive deeper into the tension between war and diplomacy. What drives nations to choose one over the other, and what shapes public opinion in moments of global crisis? They explore how this unfolding conflict could reshape Israel, destabilize the region, and leave lasting ripples across the world.


    Can this path be turned back? And if not, what comes next?

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    1 hr and 6 mins
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