Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi
Senior analyst at Control Risks and Associate Fellow at Chatham House offering regional analysis of Gulf states' perspectives and the implications of Iranian instability.
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Feb 7, 2026 • 33min
Could this be the end of Iran’s regime?
John Bolton, a hawkish former US national security official; Aniseh Basiri-Tabrizi, a regional analyst on Gulf-Iran dynamics; and Ali Ansari, an expert on Iranian politics. They debate Iran’s internal unrest and elite cohesion. They discuss Gulf states’ calculations, the risks and opportunities of Iranian instability, and what US pressure or limited strikes might mean for the region.
Jan 21, 2026 • 19min
After the protests: What does Iran’s future hold?
Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, a Middle East analyst at Control Risks, dives into the current state of protests in Iran. She highlights how this wave of unrest is characterized by broader grievances and a higher death toll compared to past protests. Aniseh assesses the regime's chances of survival and discusses the potential repercussions of foreign threats. With various scenarios outlined for Iran’s future, including the risks of fragmentation and the unlikely return of the Pahlavi monarchy, the dialogue offers a thought-provoking analysis of the delicate geopolitical landscape.
