Firas Modad

Firas Modad, Middle East analyst and geopolitical consultant, digs into the newly released Epstein files with sharp attention to networks and finance. He maps Epstein’s role connecting oligarchs, intelligence-linked figures, and Gulf players. The conversation covers Qatar ties, elite payoffs, and how moneyed networks shape politics and institutions.

Firas Modad, founder of Modad Geopolitics and Realpolitik podcaster, offers sharp geopolitical reading of Iran’s fragile regime and possible post-Khamenei outcomes. He maps risks of regional fragmentation, rival power plays from Turkey, Saudi and Israel, and strategic stakes around Somaliland and Red Sea control. Short, tense scenarios and shifting alliances drive the conversation.

Ron Dodson, a Texas hedge fund owner and geopolitical commentator, teams up with Firas Modad, a Middle East analyst and host of The Lotus Eaters. They explore the implications of Trump's potential reelection on U.S. foreign policy, the decline of liberal globalism, and the evolving role of cartels in Latin America. Discussions also include China's resource dependencies, Russia-India partnerships, and the strategic significance of Odessa in Ukraine. They emphasize the need for civic engagement and discuss the looming risks of demographic shifts on national cohesion.

Ron Dodson, a Texas hedge fund manager and geopolitical writer, and Firas Modad, a Middle East analyst and podcaster, dissect Iran-related conflict dynamics. They debate Iran’s strike capabilities, Israel versus U.S. warfighting models, asymmetric naval and missile threats, diaspora influence on policy, and regional realignments drawing Sunni powers closer.

Firas Modad, a Middle East analyst and host at The Lotus Eaters, and John Fieldhouse, a former Army officer, delve into the unrest in Iran. They explore the intricate causes behind protests, comparing them to historical revolutions. Firas discusses how regional setbacks diminish the Iranian regime's legitimacy. The duo also tackles the delicate dynamics of ethnic identities and the implications of external influences. They weigh the risks of Iran's nuclear ambitions and predict how potential leadership changes could reshape the country's future.