Mehran Kamrava

Elijah Magnier, Brussels-based military and political analyst; Mehran Kamrava, Georgetown Qatar professor of Gulf politics; Foad Izadi, Tehran professor of foreign policy. They discuss Iran’s continued attacks and diplomatic moves with neighbours. The strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and options like transit control or fees. Debate on Iran’s capacity for sustained missile and drone campaigns and regional leverage.

Elijah Magnier, a military and political analyst on Middle East wars; Mehran Kamrava, an academic on Gulf diplomacy and mediation; Setareh Sadeqi, an Iranian political scholar. They probe Iran’s strategic choices after high-profile killings. Short takes cover Iran’s rejection of diplomacy, limits on strikes, realism of ground invasion, Gulf states’ dilemma, and prospects for third-party mediation.

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.

Mehran Kamrava, Georgetown professor of government in Qatar, offers academic context on Iran and regional politics. Daniel Levy, president of the U.S./Middle East Project and former Israeli negotiator, analyzes US and Israeli policy choices. They discuss the scale of strikes and retaliation. They debate domestic politics, the limits of air power, and whether diplomacy can survive this gamble.

Niki Savva, an insightful columnist, and Mark Kenny, a seasoned political professor, dive into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and its impact on the Middle East, especially in the wake of Trump's controversial actions. They discuss how cuts to international aid during Trump's administration have shifted global dynamics, elevating China's role in the Pacific. The conversation also touches on the upcoming 2025 Australian federal election, linking international events to domestic political strategies and economic sentiments.