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What difference will the Houthis' involvement in the war make? They have launched missiles at Israel in support of Iran and threatened more attacks. What are the consequences of opening a new front? And given the Yemeni group's proximity to the Red Sea, what could it mean for global shipping? In this episode: Hisham Al-Omeisy, Senior Yemen Advisor, European Institute of Peace. H A Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Defence and Security Studies, Royal United Services Institute. Michael Mulroy, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Middle East. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Gulf nations are seeking new defence partnerships.Saudi Arabia and Qatar has signed deals with Ukraine to gain access to its drone expertise.Could other countries follow suit? And would it make a difference on the ground? In this episode: Dania Thafer - Executive Director of the Gulf International Forum, a think-tank based in Washington DC Oleksiy Melnyk - Co-Director of the Foreign Relations and International Security programmes at the Razumkov Centre Pavel Felgenhauer - Defence and Russian foreign policy analyst Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
The Iran war is hitting Gulf Arab nations hard, but with a wider impact in today's interlinked world. As well as global oil and gas supplies, Gulf states play a critical role in many economies. So how are they connected — and what could be at risk? In this episode: Nikolay Kozjharnov, Research Associate Professor in Energy Security at the Gulf Studies Center at Qatar University Cornelia Meyer, Macroeconomist and oil and gas specialist Torbjorn Soltvedt, Associate Director at global risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Iran sets out its conditions for an end to the war — rejecting the U.S. list of 15 demands. Tehran says they don't reflect reality, while Donald Trump threatens to 'unleash hell' if his terms aren't met. What are the red lines for both sides? In this episode: Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies Ellie Geranmayeh, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations Thomas Warrick, Non-Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Iran has kept up attacks on neighbouring Gulf states and Israel, despite intense US and Israeli bombing, with senior Iranian figures assassinated. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, limiting the transit of vital energy supplies. So what's Iran's strategy - and what are its options? In this episode: Foad Izadi, Professor at the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar Elijah Magnier, military and political analyst Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Millions of Israelis forced to take shelter day and night, from repeated Iranian missile attacks. The economic shockwaves of the war Israel and the US have launched against Iran are being felt across the world. How is it affecting Israel and its future? In this episode: Gideon Levy, columnist at Haaretz Newspaper. Alex Coman, professor at Holon Institute of Technology Dan Perry, political analyst, former editor of the Associated Press in Europe, Middle East and Africa Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
1Schools and hospitals bombed. Strikes on apartment buildings. Energy facilities targeted. And attacks on neighbouring states. Have Israel, the US, and Iran broken international law in the war, or what legal justification might they claim? In this episode: Geoffrey Nice, Human rights lawyer and former International Criminal Court prosecutor. Brian Finucane, Senior Adviser with the U.S. Program at International Crisis Group Nicholas Tsagourias, Professor of International Law at the University of Sheffield. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Who's left running Iran? Much of the top leadership has been assassinated but the country is still fighting. How has it been able to withstand such blows? And can the Iranian government survive this war? In this episode: Hamidreza Gholamzadeh, Director, House of Diplomacy. Ali Vaez, Director, Iran Project, International Crisis Group. Tim Ripley, Editor, Defence Eye. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
The Yemeni armed group says it's ready for any developments in the ongoing confrontation. Given their proximity to the Red Sea, what could the Houthis' involvement mean for this vital maritime route? In this episode: Farea Al Muslimi - Research Fellow in the Middle East and North Africa Program at Chatham House Khaled Batarfi - Political analyst who specialises in Saudi foreign policy Rockford Weitz - Director of the Fletcher Maritime Studies Program at Tufts University Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Energy prices have soared since Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gas field. Iran has targeted oil and gas facilities in neighbouring countries since early in the war. And it's warned of more to come. In this episode: Mohsen Baharvand, Former Iranian ambassador to the United Kingdom Jim Walsh, Research associate in MIT's Security Studies Program John Sfakianakis, Chief economist at the Gulf Research Center Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Israel assassinated Iran's supreme leader on the first day of the war — killing senior military, intelligence and political figures afterwards. For decades, assassination has been Israeli policy. But what has the strategy achieved? And is it becoming normalised? In this episode: Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut Illan Pappe, Israeli historian and chairperson of the Nakba Memorial Foundation Luca Trenta, Associate Professor at Swansea University who specialises in state-sponsored assassinations Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Relentless US and Israeli attacks on Iran killed top figures with thousands of air-strikes across the country. Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel and Gulf neighbours, targeting energy facilities and supply routes. So what are Iran's options now? In this episode: Elijah Magnier, Military and political analyst who specialises in wars in the Middle East Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran Mehran Kamrava, Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wanted to attack Iran for his entire political career, and he finally got his way with Donald Trump in the White House. Within Israel, there's huge support for the war. So how could it impact Netanyahu's political future? In this episode: Alon Pinkas, former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York Dahlia Scheindlin, political consultant and pollster based in Tel Aviv Mitchell Barak, founder of Keevoon Research, Strategy and Communications, and former aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed to most shipping since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran — sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20% of global energy supplies. What difficulties does this pose for Donald Trump? In this episode: Eli Bremer, Republican Strategist and Retired Major in the U.S. Air Force Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor at the School of Security Studies at King's College London Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Expert at the University of Bath Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
What's the impact of the war in Iran on China? The two countries are close trading partners.Yet, Beijing has largely stayed away from lending any support to Tehran. But what does China stand to lose in this latest conflict in the Middle East? In this episode: Shaun RHINE, Founder and Managing Director, China Market Research Group. Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center. Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor, University of Tehran. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
The already bad situation in Gaza...is getting worse as the war in Iran rages on. The humanitarian crisis is deepening and efforts to enforce the US-brokered ceasefire are put on hold. So, is the world ignoring Gaza? And how's that benefitting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu? In this episode: Abdulla Al Etaibi - Assistant Professor in International Affairs at Qatar University. Mohammed Salah - Founder, 'Tech From Palestine' NGO. Gordon Gray - Former U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
With Lebanon under fire, the UN chief visits Beirut, calling for peace. Israel's bombing campaign has displaced nearly a million people. Now, its troops are advancing and threatening to stay. So, what's the endgame? In this episode: Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative Maureen Philippon, Norwegian Refugee Council’s country director for Lebanon Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.com Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Does US President Donald Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran? He is reportedly under pressure to set a deadline. But with contradicting statements from his administration, when will this offensive end? And on what terms? In this episode: Adolfo Franco, U.S. Republican strategist and former adviser to U.S. Senator John McCain Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran Lawrence Wilkerson, Retired U.S. Army colonel and former Chief of Staff for U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Europe is under pressure as the conflict in the Middle East continues, and is now competing with Asia for scarcer oil and gas supplies. Rocketing prices benefit Russia and weaken sanctions imposed for the war in Ukraine, with Europe wary of antagonising Donald Trump. How is the Iran war impacting all these? In this episode: Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia Alan Tonelson, Economist and founder of the RealityChek blog Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the U.S. president's inner circle says control of them is a key American aim. So how valuable are Iran's natural resources? And could they be a factor in U.S. thinking? In this episode: Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Middle East Economics at Marburg University Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think-tank Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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but unfortunately, they are making a big deal out of it and they do not have the strength to do so. It is better for you not to trust them, but you know for yourself. 😂 We, the people, are eating the stick of our fathers' reassurance. Hoping for the liberation of Iran from the evil of Muslims and the eternal Shah ✌🏼
Actually, let me answer the question you asked about why the Islamic Republic attacked its neighboring countries and how this trust can be restored in the future: The Islamic Republic is in its last days and is struggling and has said many times before that if I want to be brought down, I will raze the entire Middle East to the ground, and they are trying to do this
As an Iranian, I am happy that Khamenei came to hell and all Iranians are happy about this. Just open your eyes to see the happiness of the Iranian people that America and Israel came like an angel and fulfilled our Iranian wish, which was the death of the child-killing, corrupt and stupid Khamenei. We are forever grateful to America and Israel.
Israeli American, not american israeli. when and where did Iran attack energy infrastructures? gone from journalism to baseless assertions?
Not sure who the speaker is who sounds like a stoned surfer, but he is very ignorant to how the rest of the world views the US. I think all us non-Americans have been burned by the trump administration's blatant lies and bullying, are fully aware that the US is completely unreliable. Right now you have a pedophile president trying to rig the midterms, selling trump 2028 merchandise, planning to federalize the vote and sink the US into a total autocracy and we do not trust you.
Who is the chimp defending trumps policies?
What ceasefire? The Israelis continue to attack and Gazan citizens daily. What serious, fair peace plan could possibly be brokered by the orthodox jewish son-in-law of trump? What a farce. Trump will demand a peace prize for a genocide he funded while he steals more land from the Palestinians to build trumpville. Sick world.
I wish I could listen to this without wanting to scream, but the host is so obnoxious... he cuts everyone off or talks over top of them. He is a very poor choice to host a debate!
Yes.
People remind me who started this war.
we all praying for peace
Why not mention the newly laid landmines? Cambodia is not a victim
As part of America I Just want to say, yes it's hard, it's difficult, it's even irrational was is happening in Gaza, but our countries also password through difficulties, hunger, and no one but USA has give US a hand to keep going. I hope the Palestinians could reach the peace with Israel some day
very quickly for Libia. That was funny!
Isincredible, how Brazil is taking relevance in America and has not being stopped yet. Let's see how BRICS increase it's rows and partner countries,if US allow it.
Sergey Markov, I didn't understand nor a Word from your opinion
wait, what? chump hopes iran will return to diplomacy? they were totally willing to talk and were in fact IN talks with the US. Israel attacked and then the US ran to do netanyahu's bidding.
very scary scenario indeed as the interviewer mentioned
Interviewer: Never invite Mamount to any interview. I wonder if Iran's misiles force could breake the Iron's curtain from Israel? yes or not
Very interesting