The Syrian army has taken territory long held by Kurdish-led forces before declaring a ceasefire. The lightning offensive changes the balance of power in the country. Are there wider implications for Kurds in the region — beyond Syria? 

In this episode: 
David Des Roches, Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute 
Mohammed Salih, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
Elijah Magnier, Military and political analyst

Host: Maleen Saeed

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The Syrian army has taken territory long held by Kurdish-led forces before declaring a ceasefire. The lightning offensive changes the balance of power in the country. Are there wider implications for Kurds in the region &mdash; beyond Syria?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>David Des Roches, Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mohammed Salih, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute</li>
<li>Elijah Magnier, Military and political analyst</li>
</ul>
Host: Maleen Saeed
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Are there wider implications for Kurds after the Syrian army offensive? 

Iran attacks Gulf Arab states, hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as U.S. bases. The impact of the American-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic is felt across the region. What does this mean for Gulf states' relations with Iran and with the US? 

In this episode: 
Abdulaziz Alghashian, Senior non-resident fellow at the Gulf International Forum
Bader Al Saif, Professor at Kuwait University, specialising in Middle East history and politics
Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Iran attacks Gulf Arab states, hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as U.S. bases.&nbsp;The impact of the American-Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic is felt across the region.&nbsp;What does this mean for Gulf states' relations with Iran and with the US?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Abdulaziz Alghashian, Senior non-resident fellow at the Gulf International Forum</li>
<li>Bader Al Saif, Professor at Kuwait University, specialising in Middle East history and politics</li>
<li>Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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What are the implications of Iran's strikes on Gulf Arab states?

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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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?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Alon Pinkas, Former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York</li>
<li>Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut</li>
<li>Mitchell Barak, CEO of Kevoon Research Strategy and Communications&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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What are the risks for Israel opening another battlefront, in Iran? 

 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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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:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ibrahim Fraihat, Associate Professor, International Conflict Resolution, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.&nbsp;</li>
<li> Sanam Vakil,&nbsp;Director, Middle East and North Africa Program, Chatham House.&nbsp;</li>
<li>
 Elijah Magnier, Military and Political Analyst.&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;Rishaad Salamat
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Are there wider implications for Kurds after the Syrian army offensive?

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