Joshua Landis

Joshua Landis, professor of Middle East Studies and longtime regional analyst, breaks down the US‑Israel campaign against Iran. He contrasts U.S. vagueness with Israel’s regime‑change aims. He discusses risks of repeating past regime‑change fallout, the dangers of arming Kurdish groups, and the most plausible optimistic and catastrophic outcomes for Iran and the region.

Joshua Landis, a professor and director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, discusses the dramatic end of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. He shares insights into the emotional aftermath for Syrians yearning for freedom. Delving into the geopolitical repercussions, he highlights how the shift could reshape alliances with Russia and Iran. Landis also examines the impact of U.S. sanctions and the uncertain future of Syria's leadership, considering how a new governance structure might alter Middle Eastern power dynamics.

Joshua Landis, Middle East scholar and co-director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, outlines the strategic logic and political pressures shaping threats to Iran. He discusses regional deterrence, Iran's possible responses, risks of regime-change, oil disruptions, and how limited strikes can trap decision makers into escalation.

Joshua Landis, the Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, shares his insights on the contrasting futures of the Middle East: one of ongoing conflict and another of potential peace. He explores the implications of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Lebanon's political instability, and U.S.-Israel-Saudi partnerships for global security. Landis delves into the rise of sectarian divisions and critiques outdated foreign policies, highlighting the urgency for a cohesive approach to foster stability and unity in the region.

Joshua Landis, a leading expert on Syria and head of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma, analyzes the dramatic fall of Bashar al-Assad and its historical significance. He reflects on the Assad family's 50-year rule, beginning with Hafez al-Assad's rise as a dictator. Landis discusses the impact of the 2011 protests, the brutal repression from the regime, and the complex dynamics of the Syrian civil war. He also examines the influence of regional powers and the shifting alliances within this tumultuous conflict.

Dr. Joshua Landis, Syria analyst who runs Syria Comment, and David Shoebridge, Greens senator active on human rights, discuss Australians held in northeast Syria. They cover the failed journey home, comparisons with other countries, risks and uncertainty around radicalisation, prospects for rehabilitation, and how regional chaos and camp releases shape what comes next.

Retired Colonel Roxanne Watkins sheds light on the CIA's alleged connections to Charlie Kirk's assassination, discussing intelligence tactics and digital evidence manipulation. Journalist David Creighton raises alarm about authoritarian actions surrounding Canada's ostrich farm, linking them to broader policy overreach. Professor Joshua Landis highlights the ongoing persecution of minorities in Syria amidst violent shifts, questioning Western silence. Dr. Paul Merrick critiques a controversial JAMA study on cancer overdiagnosis and discusses rising rates in the context of public health and potential vaccination links.

Aaron Maté engages with an insightful panel featuring John Solomon, a veteran reporter and founder of Just the News, who dives into the latest Russiagate revelations. Marta Havryshko, a professor focusing on Holocaust studies, discusses the recent protests in Ukraine and challenges facing President Zelensky. Joshua Landis, an expert in Middle East studies, unpacks the complex geopolitical landscape regarding Israel's strikes on Syria. Together, they explore critical issues of accountability, academic freedom, and the geopolitical ramifications of political turmoil.

Trita Parsi, an expert on U.S. foreign policy from the Quincy Institute, joins Joshua Landis, a professor of Middle East Studies, to dissect the chaotic landscape of Syria post-Assad. They delve into the surprising fall of Assad’s regime, the rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, and the competing interests of Turkey and Israel in the region. Tina Gerhardt critiques the recent UN climate conference, highlighting its failures amidst pressing climate issues faced by vulnerable nations. Together, they explore the intertwined fates of geopolitics and climate action.

In this discussion, Joshua Landis, an expert on Syria and head of the Middle East Studies Center, dives deep into the recent resurgence of rebel forces in Syria. He explains the evolving dynamics of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham and their implications for the Syrian conflict. The conversation also touches on Kurdish struggles amidst competing interests and the geopolitical intrigues involving Russia, Turkey, and Israel. Landis highlights the refugee crisis and unpredictable future, painting a complex picture of Syria's ongoing chaos.