Robert S. Ford
Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington, and former U.S. Ambassador to Syria
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Apr 9, 2026 • 44min
Iraq in Between Iran and the United States
Robert S. Ford, a retired U.S. career diplomat and former ambassador with deep Iraq experience, walks through Iraq’s precarious position between Iran and the United States. He outlines how Iraqi leaders and militias balance pressure. He discusses stalled government formation, militia‑U.S. clashes, economic risks from disrupted oil, Kurdish pipeline politics, and implications for U.S. policy.
May 30, 2024 • 33min
Rafah, red lines, and the Biden presidency
Former U.S. Ambassador to Syria, Robert S. Ford, discusses Biden's stance on Israeli airstrikes in Rafah and the challenges in the Middle East. They explore American complicity in arms supply, division within the Democratic Party on Israel policy, and the impact of a Trump presidency on American-Israeli relations.
