
Sometimes… in Syria… my enemy’s enemy is also my enemy.
3 Dec 20241h 4min

Hezbollah "negotiations"
Bill, David, and Ahmad delve into the recent ceasefire deal reached between Israel and Hezbollah: details of the deal, the role of the U.S. in the deal, and the implications of the deal — including th...
27 Nov 202450min

2024 Wrapped: Hezbollah (ft. Emanuele Ottolenghi)
25 Nov 202442min

Iran's Expansionism and Alliances in the Region, Part XII
David Daoud and Ahmad Sharawi delve into the complexities of Palestinian Islamic Jihad's religious identity, its relationship with Iran, how Iran uses segments within a society to infiltrate them, and...
20 Nov 20241h 3min

The next Trump administration and Iran
Bill and Benham unpack the dynamic landscape of American foreign policy towards Iran, specifically how the region’s latest turmoil might challenge the incoming Trump administration. They also discuss ...
8 Nov 202440min

Ep. 230 — Trump 2.0 and foreign policy
Bill and Will unpack the implications of Trump’s win on the foreign and national security policies, particularly as they related to Ukraine, Israel, and Iran. They also analyze the second Trump admini...
7 Nov 202453min

Ep. 229 — Awaiting Iran's response to Israel's response to Iran, part VIII
Bill and Joe unpack the latest unfolding in the evolving conflict between Iran and Israel, particularly in light of recent retaliatory strikes by Israel and the anticipated Iranian response. They also...
4 Nov 202430min

Ep. 227 — Why Siraj Haqqani is not Afghanistan’s “Best Hope for Change” (CC: New York Times)
Last week, the New York Times ran an article(?) called “Is Afghanistan’s Most-Wanted Militant Now Its Best Hope for Change?” (SPOILER: NO!) and with the subtitle: “Sirajuddin Haqqani has tried to rema...
30 Okt 202448min






















