Karim Sadjadpour

Karim Sadjadpour, a Carnegie Endowment Iran analyst, unpacks why Iran is so often misunderstood. He explores how nationalism helps a weak regime endure. The conversation ranges from Mojtaba Khamenei’s fraught succession to risks of regional escalation, oil chokepoints, proxy networks, and why Trump may face a conflict that pauses but never truly ends.

Karim Sadjadpour, a Carnegie Endowment policy analyst and Iran expert, provides historical context and sharp analysis. He outlines four main future paths for Iran: regime collapse, survival, regional escalation, or gradual evolution. Short takes examine the role of security forces, limits of military strikes to create democracy, and how messy U.S. signaling and planning shape possible outcomes.

Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, dives into the complexities of the Iran-Israel conflict. He reveals what's fueling the latest tensions and explores the implications for U.S. diplomacy. Karim discusses the challenges the Iranian leadership faces with an aging regime and the psychological motivations driving Middle Eastern politics. He also touches on the aspirations of the Iranian people amidst regime struggles and assesses the potential for stability in a shifting geopolitical landscape.

Karim Sadjadpour, an Iran analyst at the Carnegie Endowment, and Nadav Eyal, a journalist focused on the Middle East, dive into the complexities surrounding potential U.S. military action against Iran. They discuss the implications of President Trump’s threats, the likelihood of Iranian retaliation, and whether the Ayatollah regime is on the brink of collapse. Insights into Israel's military readiness and the challenges of Iran’s internet blackout highlight the urgency of the situation, along with a debate over what the West should do next.

Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow focusing on Iran and Middle East politics, discusses the precarious state of Iran’s regime amid mass protests. He explores the dynamics of leadership and security that influence dissent. Ruchir Sharma, chairman at Rockefeller International, shares insights on economic trends, examining whether AI represents a bubble and predicting the implications of deregulation. He also highlights shifts in global consumption patterns, particularly with rising cannabis acceptance over alcohol. Together, they navigate complex geopolitical and economic landscapes.

Karim Sadjadpour, an analyst at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an expert on Iran, delves into the current unrest shaking the nation. He discusses the expanding wave of protests and the regime's retaliatory tactics, like internet blackouts and lethal crackdowns. Sadjadpour highlights structural factors that could lead to a revolution while weighing the implications of U.S. involvement. He emphasizes the complexities of a post-regime Iran, including the roles of ethnic minorities and potential leadership dynamics.

Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment specializing in Iran and U.S. policy, provides sharp geopolitical analysis. He breaks down rising U.S.-Iran tensions, the odds of military action versus negotiation, Iran’s internal weaknesses and potential for change. They also explore regional calculations, coordination with Israel and Gulf states, and whether offering Iran an off-ramp could limit escalation.

Join Nadav Eyal, a Senior analyst at Yedioth Achronot, and Karim Sadjapour, an Iranian foreign policy expert at the Carnegie Endowment, as they dissect the future of Iran's nuclear aspirations. They explore whether military action from the U.S. or Israel is feasible, and discuss the shifting dynamics within Iranian society influenced by recent conflicts. The conversation also touches on the unexpected unity in Israeli society against these threats and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy decision-making in this tense landscape.

Karim Sadjadpour, an analyst at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and adjunct professor at Georgetown, delves into the escalating protests in Iran and the implications of U.S. actions in Venezuela. He discusses the diverse makeup of the protesters and the critical role of leadership in revolts, exploring the limitations of exiled figures. Karim also connects Iran's ties with Venezuela, examining the geopolitical shifts and the possible outcomes for the Iranian regime in light of recent events.

Karim Sadjadpour, senior fellow and Iran specialist at the Carnegie Endowment, offers a compact portrait of Tehran’s moment of peril. He walks through leadership uncertainty and why many insiders wait for Khamenei’s passing. He discusses Iran’s diplomatic isolation, deep but fraught ties to China, and the regional dynamics that shape potential conflict.