Where do the other Middle East countries and the Gulf nations stand on the Iran-Israel conflict? How do they view the US’ changing foreign policy?

What were the motivations behind the recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran? Was it preventive or pre-emptive action?

Is regime change in Iran a realistic objective by Israel/US?

Could Australia be asked to support future US military or strategic actions in the region?

In this episode, Jessie Moritz and Ian Parmeter join David Andrews in discussion about the unfolding conflicts in the Middle East and their consequences for the future of regional and global security. 

Dr Jessie Moritz is a Senior Lecturer at the ANU Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies.

Ian Parmeter is a research scholar and PhD candidate at the ANU Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies.

David Andrews is the Senior Manager, Policy & Engagement at the ANU National Security College.  

TRANSCRIPT 

Show notes 

• NSC academic programs – find out more   
• Ian Parmeter: The US has entered the Israel-Iran war. Here are 3 scenarios for what might happen next
• Ian Parmeter: Netanyahu has two war aims: destroying Iran’s nuclear program and regime change. Are either achievable?
• Jessie Moritz: A shaky ceasefire; where now for Iran's leadership? And Stan Grant's new life on country
• Jessie Moritz: Australia's Iran fallout warning despite uneasy truce
• Abraham Accords
• USAID
• UNRWA – United Nations Relief Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
• JCPOA – Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

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