Ari Tabatabai
Contributing editor and vice president of research in security and defense at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, providing expertise on Iran, regional strategy, and alliance dynamics.
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Apr 30, 2026 • 1h 24min
Rational Security: The “Tavern Style” Edition
Joel Braunold, analyst on Lebanon, Hezbollah, and NATO dynamics. Ari Tabatabai, expert on Iran and regional strategy. Natalie Orpett, national security editor providing editorial perspective. They discuss the Iran war’s trajectories and Strait of Hormuz leverage. They cover Lebanon ceasefire strains and Hezbollah’s role. They debate NATO tensions, U.S. alliance coercion, and rising risks of political violence at home.
