<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd"><channel><title><![CDATA[The Grand Strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hosted by Khaled Hassan—Egyptian-British National Security &amp; Foreign Policy Expert, &amp; Counter-Extremism Specialist —this podcast cuts through the noise of headlines to deliver actionable intelligence for policymakers, analysts, and citizens navigating domestic and global threats. With 14+ years driving real-world outcomes—from deporting extremist broadcasters in the UK to prosecuting terror supporters across Europe—Khaled offers an unmatched lens on Digital Jihad &amp; Mis/Disinformation, Counter-Terrorism, Abraham Accords 2.0 &amp; Geopolitics! <br/><br/><a href="https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">thegrandstrategy.substack.com</a>]]></description><link>https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/podcast</link><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 21:49:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5353047.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Khaled Hassan]]></author><copyright><![CDATA[Khaled Hassan]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[thegrandstrategy@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:new-feed-url>https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/5353047.rss</itunes:new-feed-url><itunes:author>Khaled Hassan</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Insider analysis from an Egyptian-British national security and geopolitics expert | Former Muslim turned Jew | Decoding Middle East geopolitics, Israel, and the Arab world — often before it happens.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Khaled Hassan</itunes:name><itunes:email>thegrandstrategy@substack.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Politics"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5353047/c5ea6a89f030cdfc27d5ed114659a989.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Grand Strategy Podcast: Muslim Mass Prayers on Our Streets Are a Threat To our National Security]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Muslim Mass Prayers on Our Streets Are A Threat To Our National Security</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Grand Strategy at <a href="https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">thegrandstrategy.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/p/the-grand-strategy-podcast-muslim</link><guid isPermaLink="false">substack:post:191576296</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Khaled Hassan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:39:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191576296/6cf21b86dcec82e8b7dce7ae9beca9ac.mp3" length="20443574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Khaled Hassan</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>1704</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5353047/post/191576296/3fdf3e8d517c7fce63f3c459172112c1.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Chosen Defeat: Are Jews Intentionally Losing the PR War to Fulfil Prophecy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Israel seems to be constantly losing the global public relations battle. But what if this isn’t a failure of strategy but a strategy of deliberate failure?<br/>In this discussion, we explore one of the most controversial and shocking theories about the modern State of Israel: that its perceived failure in the court of public opinion is not an accident, but a profound, ancient inevitability. This is the beginning of a conversation as we dive deep into how Jews feel about the prophecy that foretold the Jewish people would be isolated, persecuted, and hated among the nations—all before a final return to our homeland.<br/>Like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you don’t miss our deep dives into history, religion, and geopolitics. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/israel">#israel</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prophecy">#prophecy</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/prwar">#PRWar</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/judaism">#judaism</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/geopolitics">#geopolitics</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/bible">#bible</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/history">#history</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/antisemitism">#Antisemitism</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/zionism">#Zionism</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/currentevents">#currentevents</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/islam">#islam</a></p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Grand Strategy at <a href="https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">thegrandstrategy.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/p/the-chosen-defeat-are-jews-intentionally-3b0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">97b581e4-26b7-4bbb-ac22-996e73993133</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Khaled Hassan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:10:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191572116/f3d4ba6d1306df85c6d6b9247008e87b.mp3" length="14199371" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Khaled Hassan</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>887</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5353047/post/191572116/f25825dea7503f840ab699d6b4ac9e2a.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breaking: Egypt's Extraordinary Retreat, Calls for Israeli Hostages Release]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>On 28 July 2025, President Sisi made a remarkable statement. He de-escalated his rhetoric on a potential confrontation with Israel and called for the release of hostages. </p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Grand Strategy at <a href="https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">thegrandstrategy.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/p/breaking-egypts-extraordinary-retreat-6fc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">278ac601-62a7-4083-88c0-a9f3f1e95d5b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Khaled Hassan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:54:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191572117/7e730fba2cb29e16c68d2fcfe07d58a1.mp3" length="24203329" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Khaled Hassan</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>2017</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5353047/post/191572117/f25825dea7503f840ab699d6b4ac9e2a.jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 June 2025: The Israel-Iran War: What comes next?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Jeff Rogg and Khaled Hassan co-hosted a Twitter/X Space at 1600 on 13 June, 2025, in the aftermath of the beginning of the Israeli attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran. </p><p><br/></p><p><a href="https://www.usf.edu/gnsi/about/gnsi-rogg-full-profile.aspx" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Jeff Rogg</a> is a Senior Research Fellow at the <a href="https://www.usf.edu/gnsi/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Global and National Security Institute</a>.</p><p><br/></p><p><a href="https://x.com/Khaledhzakariah" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Khaled Hassan</a> is a National Security &amp; Foreign Policy Expert, Counter-Extremism Specialist, Abraham Accords Advocate and <a href="https://www.westernsecnet.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Council Member</a> at the Israeli President’s Voice of the People Initiative. </p> <br/><br/>Get full access to The Grand Strategy at <a href="https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_4">thegrandstrategy.substack.com/subscribe</a>]]></description><link>https://thegrandstrategy.substack.com/p/13-june-2025-the-israel-iran-war-edc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">395378cd-5885-4bf7-8782-1f74f3727eab</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Khaled Hassan]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:53:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/191572118/31f8d6478d8101b028ac8e5d196870c7.mp3" length="82900576" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Khaled Hassan</itunes:author><itunes:explicit>No</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>5181</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://substackcdn.com/feed/podcast/5353047/post/191572118/f25825dea7503f840ab699d6b4ac9e2a.jpg"/></item></channel></rss>