Reuel Marc Gerecht

Marc Reuel Gerecht, a seasoned political analyst and former CIA officer, delves deep into the shifting dynamics of the Middle East. He discusses Israel's aggressive focus on averting Iran's nuclear threat and the complex interplay of military operations and U.S. involvement. Gerecht analyzes how regional powers like Russia and China are reacting to the unfolding conflict, while also touching on Iran's internal leadership struggles and the potential for regime change, revealing a landscape fraught with uncertainty and shifting alliances.

Join Jonathan Schanzer, an expert on Middle East issues; Reuel Marc Gerecht, who provides deep analysis on regional affairs; and Michael Doran, a veteran of the Bush administration, as they dive into the implications of regime change in Syria. They discuss the rise of the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the weakening of Iran and Russia’s influence, and how Turkey's Erdogan stands to gain. The conversation also touches on the complex sectarian dynamics and historical tensions in the region, making for an insightful and engaging discussion.

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Alex Vatanka, Middle East Institute analyst on IRGC influence; Ray Takeyh, CFR strategist on regime dynamics; Suzanne Maloney, Brookings expert on regime stability; Reuel Marc Gerecht, former CIA officer on military strategy. They debate the air campaign’s early effects, targets like missiles and drones, a new supreme leader’s stance, Iran’s use of oil and proxies, and whether the conflict heads toward long war or diplomacy.

Reuel Marc Gerecht, former CIA Iranian-targets officer and FDD scholar. He breaks down why recent Oman talks may deliver little. He discusses how Iran might retaliate and the limits of US strikes. He doubts Turkey can replace Iran regionally and explains practical limits to Turkish influence. He also examines Gulf rivalries and Saudi caution.