Hassan Ahmadian

Hassan Ahmadian, Tehran-based associate professor offering on-the-ground political perspective. Barbara Slavin, Stimson Center analyst with deep Middle East and US policy experience. Sean Ryan, China market specialist focused on trade and energy ties. They discuss China–Iran economic links, limits on military backing, energy vulnerabilities and how Beijing balances relations across the Gulf in a shifting geopolitical landscape.

Craig Murray, former head of the UK Maritime Section, gives practical naval and historical perspective. Rockford Weitz, Tufts maritime law expert, explains legal and navigation options. Hassan Ahmadian, Iranian foreign policy scholar, outlines Tehran’s political and legal rationale. They discuss international law, wartime rights, alternate shipping routes, military vs diplomatic options, and potential tolls and agreements.

Richard Weitz, NATO Defence College senior fellow, on military deployments and strategy. Hassan Ahmadian, University of Tehran assistant professor, offering an Iranian policy view. Jamal Abdi, National Iranian American Council president, on US-Iran diplomacy. They discuss military buildup vs diplomacy, Iranian public posture and enrichment stances, US negotiating intent and internal divisions, and possible compromises.

Alex Vatanka, a Middle East Institute analyst on Iranian security; Mehran Kamrava, a Georgetown professor specializing in Iranian politics; Hassan Ahmadian, a Tehran-based political analyst. They discuss who Iran’s new leader is, Tehran’s public reaction, behind-the-scenes power networks, signals to the US and Israel, factional balances and whether the regime can shift strategy to survive.

Hassan Ahmadian, a Professor at the University of Tehran, shares insights on Iran's diplomatic strategies. Ellie Geranmayeh, from the European Council on Foreign Relations, analyzes the delicate balancing act of European powers amid shifting U.S. policies. Trita Parsi, of the Quincy Institute, discusses the crucial role of trust in U.S.-Iran relations, especially with Trump’s anticipated return. They explore the complexities of negotiations, the influence of regional politics, and the necessity for strategic roadmaps to ease tensions.