In the season finale of "The View From Here," Jasmine reflects on the key themes and lessons learned from season one: the importance of human security and the responsibility to protect;  the role of trust, whether between states or between societies and their governments; why exhibiting empathy in negotiations is not a weakness, but rather, sound strategy; why recognizing and understanding human fear is necessary to breaking cycles of violence; and why accountability in politics is a key factor in a healthy society.

Jasmine highlights the need for a people-centered approach to national security and domestic and foreign policy. She invites audience feedback and encourages listeners to engage with the podcast as it moves into its second season.

This week, the view is from Jasmine.

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The View from Here aims to showcase a wide range of views and opinions, which do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast or its host.

Israel's September 9th strike on Hamas leaders in Doha has raised urgent questions about whether any red lines exist anymore. For the first time, Qatar, a major non-NATO ally to the US, host to Hamas’ political office and a key mediator in ceasefire talks, was directly targeted. What does this mean for Qatar’s security, its relationship with Washington, and the fragile regional balance moving forward?

To unpack this unprecedented event, Jasmine sat down with Nawaf Al-Thani, a retired general from the Qatari Armed Forces and former defense attaché at the Qatari Embassy in Washington, DC. They discussed how the attack resonated in Qatar, what it signals for Doha’s role as a mediator, and what broader implications it holds for U.S. policy and regional security moving forward.

This week, the view is from Doha.

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The View from Here aims to showcase a wide range of views and opinions, which do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast or its host.

As the Trump administration continues to attack America’s democratic values and institutions, and with political violence on the rise, the Democratic party seems hapless, seemingly unable to offer a real alternative vision. To analyse the current moment, Jasmine sat down with the Vice President of the Center for International Policy and former foreign policy advisor Matt Duss to discuss the Democrats’ shortcomings and why focusing on anti-corruption may just be the one message that unifies voters ahead of the 2026 mid-term elections.

This week, the view is from Washington DC.

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The View from Here aims to showcase a wide range of views and opinions, which do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast or its host.