Anel Shaleen
Research fellow at the Quincy Institute and former U.S. State Department employee who resigned over US support for the Gaza war, appearing as an expert guest to discuss the Iran war and regional dynamics.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 16min
The US & Israel’s War on Iran
Eksandar Sadeghi, academic and Iran analyst, gives historical perspective on Khamenei and Iran’s resilience. Anel Shaleen, Quincy Institute fellow and former State Department staffer, explains US–Israel motives, timing and legal questions. They discuss joint strikes, Iran’s regional retaliation, risks to US sustainment, and prospects for regime change in short, compelling segments.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 13min
Trump Begs for Help to Re-open Strait of Hormuz
Anel Shaleen, a Quincy Institute research fellow and former State Department official who resigned over Gaza policy, joins to unpack the Iran conflict. She discusses US unpreparedness and drone warfare. Conversations cover why Gulf states resist escalation, the impracticality of reopening the Strait of Hormuz by force, and shifting regional and global power dynamics.
