The Inside Story Podcast

Israel's assault on Iran comes while it's still attacking Gaza and Lebanon, after bombing Syria, Yemen, and Qatar in the past year. What are the risks for Israel opening another battlefront, and from the collapse, or the survival, of the Islamic Republic?
In this episode:
Alon Pinkas, Former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York
Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut
Mitchell Barak, CEO of Kevoon Research Strategy and Communications
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khomeini assassinated in attacks by the US and Israel. There are huge crowds of mourners on the streets, and the complex process of selecting his successors are already underway. So, how does Iran work and how robust are these state systems now under attack?
In this episode:
Ibrahim Fraihat, Associate Professor, International Conflict Resolution, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.
 Sanam Vakil, Director, Middle East and North Africa Program, Chatham House.
 Elijah Magnier, Military and Political Analyst.

Host: Rishaad Salamat
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The US and Israel attack Iran - and Tehran retaliates, firing missiles at Israeli targets and US assets in the region. It follows a massive military build-up by Washington - and indirect talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear program. So how dangerous is the situation?
In this episode:
Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator
Mehran Kamrava - Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar
Richard Weitz - Senior Fellow at NATO Defense College in Washington DC
Host: James Bays
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"I am not backing down." That's what a defiant Nouri Al Maliki had to say, after the US objected to his return as Iraq's prime minister. Washington has set a Friday deadline for him to pullout. But what if he doesn't? And what would the implications be for Iraq?
In this episode:
Muhanad Seloom, assistant professor at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Ahmed Rushdi, president of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation
Kenneth Katzman, senior fellow at The Soufan Center
Host: James Bays
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There has been another visit by a Western leader to China. This time, the German chancellor is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties. It comes against the backdrop of tensions between Europe and the United States. But can China be an alternative? And what does it have to offer?
In this episode:
Jost Wubbeke, Managing Partner at Sinolytics
Harry Broadman, Former Assistant to the U.S. Trade Representative
Dan Wang, Economist and Director on Eurasia Group's China team
Host: James Bays
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