Jim Walsh
Research associate in MIT's Security Studies Program, specializing in international security, deterrence, and conflict escalation analysis.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 22min
What does the U.S. want from war with Iran?
Shirin Nariman, Iranian-American human rights activist and former political prisoner, shares diaspora views and organized resistance inside Iran. Mark Hertling, retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, explains military limits of air campaigns and occupation challenges. Jim Walsh, MIT security analyst, analyzes U.S. objectives, timelines, and conflicting messages about goals in Iran.
Mar 20, 2026 • 25min
What are the global risks of turning energy sites into battlefields?
Mohsen Baharvand, former Iranian ambassador to the UK with diplomatic insight; Jim Walsh, MIT security specialist on deterrence and escalation; John Sfakianakis, Gulf Research Center chief economist on regional energy markets. They discuss strikes on energy and desalination sites, how regional states are caught between Iran and the US, risks of conflict escalation, and lasting impacts on global oil supply and prices.
Feb 5, 2026 • 19min
Why New Mexico is taking Meta to court
Raúl Torrez, New Mexico attorney general leading a lawsuit accusing Meta of enabling predators. Jim Walsh, MIT security analyst on arms control and the consequences of New START’s lapse. Jonathan Crickx, UNICEF spokesperson reporting from Gaza about injured children, medical evacuations, and temporary learning spaces. They discuss legal strategy, nuclear risks, and urgent humanitarian needs in short, focused conversations.
