Widespread unrest, killings and arrests in Iran during protests sparked by a collapse in the local currency. The leadership says it will listen to demonstrators but rioters face the death penalty. As the US warns against a crackdown, how volatile is the situation? 

In this episode: 
Mehran Kamrava, Head, Iranian Studies, Arab Center for Policy Studies and Research.
Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor, Modern Middle East Politics, University of Cambridge.
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

Host: James Bays

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Widespread unrest, killings and arrests in Iran during protests sparked by a collapse in the local currency.&nbsp;The leadership says it will listen to demonstrators but rioters face the death penalty. As the US warns against a crackdown, how volatile is the situation?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mehran Kamrava, Head, Iranian Studies, Arab Center for Policy Studies and Research.</li>
<li>Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor, Modern Middle East Politics, University of Cambridge.</li>
<li>Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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How volatile is the situation in Iran?

Some of Washington's allies have been critical, saying they won't join the conflict. And as fighting escalates, the US is still struggling to garner support from its partners. But does it need them to continue to wage this war?

In this episode: 
Anatol Lieven, Director of the Eurasia Programme at Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Theresa Fallon, Director of the Centre for Russia, Europe, Asia Studies & a Senior Fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
General Dominique Trinquand, former head of the French military mission to the UN and NATO

Host: James Bays

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Some of Washington's allies have been critical, saying they won't join the conflict. And as fighting escalates, the US is still struggling to garner support from its partners. But does it need them to continue to wage this war?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Anatol Lieven, Director of the Eurasia Programme at Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft</li>
<li>Theresa Fallon, Director of the Centre for Russia, Europe, Asia Studies &amp; a Senior Fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs</li>
<li>General Dominique Trinquand, former head of the French military mission to the UN and NATO</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Has Donald Trump failed to sell the Iran war to the world?

Hezbollah has been attacking Israel - as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.

That's despite the Lebanese government's ban on Hezbollah's military activities.

What will be the fallout for Lebanon?

In this episode: 
Heiko Wimmen, Project Director Iraq, Syria, Lebanon for the International Crisis Group
Nimrod Novik, former Senior Policy Adviser to Shimon Peres and member of Leadership of Commanders for Israel's Security
Nabeel Khoury, former U.S. Diplomat and non-resident fellow at the Arab Center.

Host: James Bays

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Hezbollah has been attacking Israel - as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.
That's despite the Lebanese government's ban on Hezbollah's military activities.
What will be the fallout for Lebanon?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Heiko Wimmen, Project Director Iraq, Syria, Lebanon for the International Crisis Group</li>
<li>Nimrod Novik, former Senior Policy Adviser to Shimon Peres and member of Leadership of Commanders for Israel's Security</li>
<li>Nabeel Khoury, former U.S. Diplomat and non-resident fellow at the Arab Center.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will Hezbollah drag Lebanon into the US-Israel war on Iran?

Iran stands at a crossroads. With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint US-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been trying to maintain control. There are concerns that after January's mass anti-government demonstrations, this war would lead to chaos.

In this episode: 
Sasan Karimi, former deputy to Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs
Maha Yahya, Director of the Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center
Christopher Hill, former US diplomat and ambassador to Iraq

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 

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Iran stands at a crossroads. With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint US-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been trying to maintain control. There are concerns that after January's mass anti-government demonstrations, this war would lead to chaos.
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Sasan Karimi, former deputy to Iran's Vice President for Strategic Affairs</li>
<li>Maha Yahya, Director of the Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center</li>
<li>Christopher Hill, former US diplomat and ambassador to Iraq</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom&nbsp;
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How volatile is the situation in Iran?

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