Thomas Juneau

Thomas Juneau, a University of Ottawa professor focused on Iran and Yemen, offers concise analysis. He discusses U.S. demands and military moves near Iran. He covers Iran's likely calibrated responses and behind‑the‑scenes mediation by regional players. He outlines the tradeoffs of diplomacy versus strikes and what this means for Iranians on the ground.

In this discussion, Thomas Juneau, a Professor at the University of Ottawa specializing in Middle Eastern politics, delves into the recent surge of protests in Iran. He highlights the profound societal unrest fueled by economic crises and government corruption. Juneau analyzes the implications of the Iranian regime's responses and the lack of unified opposition. He also scrutinizes U.S. involvement and President Trump's strategies, while touching on the geopolitical ramifications for the region, particularly Israel and Russia.

Thomas Juneau, a University of Ottawa professor and Iran expert, breaks down the crisis. He explains why this is existential for Iran. He maps the military campaign and leadership decapitation strategy. He outlines succession mechanics, likely Iranian retaliation targets, and the regional ripple effects. Short, clear, and focused analysis on what comes next.

Sam Konnert, Ottawa reporter who frames the Canada angle. Thomas Juneau, former defence analyst turned Middle East security professor. Taylor Owen, McGill media ethics professor advising government on tech policy. They discuss Canada’s stalled online harms laws, whether to bar minors from social media, age verification and design-based safety, and how AI chatbots fit into new regulation.

Nader Hashemi, Georgetown professor of Middle East politics, and Thomas Juneau, University of Ottawa international affairs professor, discuss Iran after Khamenei’s death. They explore Canada’s backing of U.S. strikes, how Iranian institutions might respond, the limits of external calls for uprising, and the geopolitical risks of military action. Short, sharp takes on regime resilience and international fallout.