The midterms

War on Iran

Changing regional dynamics

Impact of the Israeli election

Changes in US foreign policy

Will the midterm trouncing push the Trump administration towards a deal with Iran?

On this episode of After America, Sina Toossi, analyst of US-Iran relations and American foreign policy towards the Middle East, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, the dramatic geopolitical realignments underway in the Middle East, and whether the midterms make an end to the conflict more likely.

This episode was recorded on Thursday 12 November Australian time.

Guest: Sina Toossi, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Center for International Policy // @sinatoossi

Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @emmashortis

Show notes:

US voters have rejected Trump's version of America. Is Australia ready to seize the moment? by Emma Shortis, The Point (November 2026)

Shorter America: Looks like woke’s back on the menu; Choosin’ Texas; Global implications by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)

After America: Australia and the new world order by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)

Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions

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Will the midterm trouncing push the Trump administration towards a deal with Iran?
On this episode of After America, Sina Toossi, analyst of US-Iran relations and American foreign policy towards the Middle East, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the US-Israel war on Iran, the dramatic geopolitical realignments underway in the Middle East, and whether the midterms make an end to the conflict more likely.
This episode was recorded on Thursday 12 November Australian time.
Guest: Sina Toossi, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Center for International Policy // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/sinatoossi.bsky.social">@sinatoossi</a>
Host: Emma Shortis, Director, International &amp; Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/emmashortis.bsky.social">@emmashortis</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/261105-us-voters-have-rejected-trumps-version-of-america-is-australia-ready-to-seize-the-moment">US voters have rejected Trump's version of America. Is Australia ready to seize the moment?</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (November 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/new/261106-shorter-america-this-week">Shorter America: Looks like woke&rsquo;s back on the menu; Choosin&rsquo; Texas; Global implications</a> by Emma Shortis, The Point (October 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/after-america-vantage-point-issue-1">After America: Australia and the new world order</a> by Emma Shortis, Australia Institute Press (May 2025)
Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions
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The United States we thought we knew is gone. And it isn’t coming back. 

Every week on After America, Dr Emma Shortis examines the second Trump presidency, its impact at home and abroad, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better. 

Presented by the Australia Institute.

The United States we thought we knew is gone. And it isn&rsquo;t coming back.&nbsp;
Every week on After America, Dr Emma Shortis examines the second Trump presidency, its impact at home and abroad, and how Australia can help shape our rapidly changing world for the better.&nbsp;
Presented by the Australia Institute.

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Will the midterm trouncing push the Trump administration towards a deal with Iran?