Israel vs. Iran: What Drives Tehran’s Strategy? Dr. Ori Goldberg joins The Focus to decode ideology, deterrence, and the risks of a wider Middle East war.

 

Show Notes:

X: @ori_goldberg

Bluesky: @origoldberg.bsky.social

 

Ori’s Top Publications:

Selected Articles (2024)
“Why Israelis Do and Don’t Want War with Hezbollah” – New Lines Magazine, September 2024
“Israel’s Attack on Hezbollah’s Communications Network Is Not the Victory It Claims” – New Lines Magazine, September 2024

Faith and Politics in Iran, Israel, and the Islamic State: Theologies of the Real (2017)

Published by Cambridge University Press, this book examines how religious worldviews shape political action across diverse ideological contexts.

Understanding Shiite Leadership: The Art of the Middle Ground in Iran and Lebanon (2014, co-authored with Shaul Mishal)

This work explores how Shi‘ite leaders balance ideological commitments with pragmatic governance in both Iran and Lebanon.

Shi‘i Theology in Iran: The Challenge of Religious Experience (2011)

Published by Routledge, this book investigates the role of religious experience in shaping revolutionary Shi‘i political theology.

Israel vs. Iran: What Drives Tehran&rsquo;s Strategy? Dr. Ori Goldberg joins&nbsp;The Focus&nbsp;to decode ideology, deterrence, and the risks of a wider Middle East war.
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Show Notes:
X: @ori_goldberg
Bluesky: @origoldberg.bsky.social
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Ori&rsquo;s Top Publications:
Selected Articles (2024)
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;Why Israelis Do and Don&rsquo;t Want War with Hezbollah&rdquo;&nbsp;&ndash; New Lines Magazine, September 2024</li>
<li>&ldquo;Israel&rsquo;s Attack on Hezbollah&rsquo;s Communications Network Is Not the Victory It Claims&rdquo;&nbsp;&ndash; New Lines Magazine, September 2024</li>
</ul>
Faith and Politics in Iran, Israel, and the Islamic State: Theologies of the Real&nbsp;(2017)
Published by Cambridge University Press, this book examines how religious worldviews shape political action across diverse ideological contexts.
Understanding Shiite Leadership: The Art of the Middle Ground in Iran and Lebanon&nbsp;(2014, co-authored with Shaul Mishal)
This work explores how Shi&lsquo;ite leaders balance ideological commitments with pragmatic governance in both Iran and Lebanon.
Shi&lsquo;i Theology in Iran: The Challenge of Religious Experience&nbsp;(2011)
Published by Routledge, this book investigates the role of religious experience in shaping revolutionary Shi&lsquo;i political theology.

The Focus is the flagship current affairs podcast of SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical  think tank.

Hosted by Dr. John Bruni—a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media—The Focus brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for Jane’s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.

Produced by Neil Smart, The Focus cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.

The Focus&nbsp;is the flagship current affairs podcast of&nbsp;SAGE International, an independent, Adelaide-based geopolitical &nbsp;think tank.
Hosted by&nbsp;Dr. John Bruni&mdash;a veteran geopolitical commentator with over 24 years in the Australian media&mdash;The Focus&nbsp;brings a critical edge to global affairs. John's expertise is built on decades of experience, including time with the&nbsp;Royal United Services Institute of Australia, work as a university lecturer, senatorial foreign affairs adviser, analyst for&nbsp;Jane&rsquo;s Intelligence Review, and Gulf-based military analyst.
Produced by&nbsp;Neil Smart,&nbsp;The Focus&nbsp;cuts through the noise of biased media to deliver sharp, informed insights into the major issues shaping Australia and the world. In an age of global disruption and complexity, knowing which questions to ask is more vital than ever.