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? 

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father. His selection sends a defiant message to the US and Israel as they attack the country. So, who is Iran's new leader, and what does his appointment mean? 

In this episode: 
Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar
Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC 

Host: Tom McRae

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Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father. His selection sends a defiant message to the US and Israel as they attack the country. So, who is Iran's new leader, and what does his appointment mean?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar</li>
<li>Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Who is Iran's new leader? 

Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?

In this episode: 
John Brennan, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency under the Obama administration. 
Bader Al-Saif, Professor, Kuwait University.
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. 

Host: James Bays

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Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>John Brennan, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency under the Obama administration.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bader Al-Saif, Professor, Kuwait University.</li>
<li>Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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How will Gulf states react as Iranian attacks continue?

From the Gulf countries, to Lebanon, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Sri Lanka - the conflict has been spreading. But what are the dangers of this war expanding even further beyond the Middle East?

In this episode: 


Alam Saleh, Senior Lecturer in Iranian Studies at Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies at  Australian National University


Michael O'Hanlon, Senior fellow and director of research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution


Serhan Afacan, Director of the  Center of Iranian Studies in Ankara

Host: James Bays

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From the Gulf countries, to Lebanon, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Sri Lanka - the conflict has been spreading.&nbsp;But what are the dangers of this war expanding even further beyond the Middle East?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Alam Saleh, Senior Lecturer in Iranian Studies at Centre for Arab &amp; Islamic Studies at&nbsp; Australian National University
</li>
<li>
Michael O'Hanlon, Senior fellow and director of research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution
</li>
<li>
Serhan Afacan, Director of the&nbsp; Center of Iranian Studies in Ankara
</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Are there wider implications for Kurds after the Syrian army offensive?

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