Europe is under pressure as the conflict in the Middle East continues, and is now competing with Asia for scarcer oil and gas supplies. Rocketing prices benefit Russia and weaken sanctions imposed for the war in Ukraine, with Europe wary of antagonising Donald Trump. How is the Iran war impacting all these? 

In this episode: 
Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times
Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia
Alan Tonelson, Economist and founder of the RealityChek blog

Host: Imran Khan

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Europe is under pressure as the conflict in the Middle East continues, and is now competing with Asia for scarcer oil and gas supplies. Rocketing prices benefit Russia and weaken sanctions imposed for the war in Ukraine, with Europe wary of antagonising Donald Trump. How is the Iran war impacting all these?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times</li>
<li>Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia</li>
<li>Alan Tonelson, Economist and founder of the RealityChek blog</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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Why does the Iran war pose more dilemmas for Europe?

Relentless US and Israeli attacks on Iran killed top figures with thousands of air-strikes across the country. Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel and Gulf neighbours, targeting energy facilities and supply routes. So what are Iran's options now? 

In this episode: 
Elijah Magnier, Military and political analyst who specialises in wars in the Middle East
Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran
Mehran Kamrava, Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies

Host: Imran Khan

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Relentless US and Israeli attacks on Iran killed top figures with thousands of air-strikes across the country. Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel and Gulf neighbours, targeting energy facilities and supply routes. So what are Iran's options now?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Elijah Magnier, Military and political analyst who specialises in wars in the Middle East</li>
<li>Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Mehran Kamrava, Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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What are Iran's options after the killing of its top security chiefs? 

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wanted to attack Iran for his entire political career, and he finally got his way with Donald Trump in the White House. Within Israel, there's huge support for the war. So how could it impact Netanyahu's political future? 

In this episode: 
Alon Pinkas, former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York 
Dahlia Scheindlin, political consultant and pollster based in Tel Aviv
Mitchell Barak, founder of Keevoon Research, Strategy and Communications, and former aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Host: Imran Khan

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Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wanted to attack Iran for his entire political career, and he finally got his way with Donald Trump in the White House. Within Israel, there's huge support for the war. So how could it impact Netanyahu's political future?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Alon Pinkas, former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dahlia Scheindlin, political consultant and pollster based in Tel Aviv</li>
<li>Mitchell Barak, founder of Keevoon Research, Strategy and Communications, and former aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
Connect with us:
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Could the Iran war keep Netanyahu in power for longer?

The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed to most shipping since the US and Israel attacked Iran — sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20% of global energy supplies. What difficulties does this pose for Donald Trump? 

In this episode: 
Eli Bremer, Republican Strategist and Retired Major in the U.S. Air Force 
Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor at the School of Security Studies at King's College London
Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Expert at the University of Bath 

Host: James Bays

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The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed to most shipping since the US and Israel attacked Iran &mdash; sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20% of global energy supplies. What difficulties does this pose for Donald Trump?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eli Bremer, Republican Strategist and Retired Major in the U.S. Air Force&nbsp;</li>
<li>Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor at the School of Security Studies at King's College London</li>
<li>Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Expert at the University of Bath&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

Why does the Iran war pose more dilemmas for Europe?

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