Richard Goldberg

Richard Goldberg, former White House NSC director turned national security strategist, and Mark Dubowitz, Iran policy expert and sanctions specialist, analyze a coordinated US–Israeli strike that killed Iran’s supreme leader and senior commanders. They discuss the strikes’ operational complexity. They describe Iranian public reactions, opposition momentum, and pathways for defections and post-regime transition.

Richard Goldberg, a senior advisor at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies and former National Security Council director, discusses the anticipated shifts in U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East under Donald Trump's leadership, examining new approaches towards Iran and Israel. George Barros, Russia Team leader at the Institute for the Study of War, analyzes how a Trump presidency might reshape U.S. support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, emphasizing the importance of maintaining defense capabilities against Russian aggression.

Raphael BenLevi, an Israeli security analyst and IDF reserve intelligence officer, joins Middle Eastern politics researcher Hanin Ghaddar and Iran expert Richard Goldberg for an insightful discussion. They delve into the rising tensions along Israel's northern border, exacerbated by daily rocket fire from Hezbollah. The conversation explores military strategies Israel might employ, the implications of recent conflicts, and the intricate dynamics of Hezbollah, Iran, and U.S. support in the region. Their analyses illuminate the complex landscape of Middle Eastern geopolitics facing Israel.