Ari Tabatabai

Daniel Byman, a Middle East security and intelligence analyst; Ari Tabatabai, an Iran policy specialist; and Benjamin Wittes, a legal and national security commentator. They probe Trump’s shift to direct action against Iran, regional players’ roles including Israel and Gulf states, legal limits on strikes, Iran’s retaliatory options, and the uncertain political future after Khamenei.

Ari Tabatabai, Iran/Middle East analyst explaining Iran's maritime tactics and mine risks. Natalie Orpett, executive editor offering legal and political perspective on allies and rules of engagement. Benjamin Wittes, legal commentator exploring transatlantic trust and campaign consequences. They discuss Strait of Hormuz disruptions, European reluctance to join U.S. operations, shifting DoD rules on civilian harm, and strategic fallout from strikes.

Michael Feinberg, senior editor and foreign-policy commentator; Ari Tabatabai, Iran and Middle East analyst; Daniel Byman, Georgetown and CSIS scholar on counterterrorism and regional security. They debate shifting transatlantic ties after Munich. They unpack Geneva talks with Iran and whether indirect diplomacy is real. They survey China’s incremental advances and U.S. policy incoherence. Short, topical, and wide-ranging.

Alan Rozenshtein, a legal and technology policy expert, joins Ari Tabatabai, a national security analyst focused on China policy, to discuss pressing national security issues. They delve into the implications of the Trump administration's approval for Nvidia to export advanced AI chips to China, highlighting the strategic competition landscape. The duo also critiques a recent executive order aimed at preempting state-level AI regulations, questioning its efficacy and legal grounding. Additionally, they reflect on the tragic Bondi Beach attack and the rising trend of global antisemitism.

Tyler McBrien, Managing Editor at Lawfare, and Ari Tabatabai, a Public Service Fellow with a focus on global affairs, dive into critical national security topics. They analyze Trump's upcoming APEC trip, assessing the stakes of his meeting with Xi Jinping amidst trade tensions. The discussion delves into the implications of U.S. military actions in the Caribbean and the pressures faced by the Maduro regime. They also address concerns over Taiwan and operational constraints on military engagements, forecasting potential risks and strategic gaps.