Will the Syrian army end up controlling all the country's Kurdish-held areas? The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in recent days. So, how will this play out within Syria and the wider region?

In this episode: 
Omar Abu Laila, Syrian Affairs Analyst.
Scott Lucas, Professor, US and International Politics, University College Dublin.
Kamaran Palani, Kurdish Principal Investigator, PeaceRep Iraq Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Host: James Bays

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Will the Syrian army end up controlling all the country's Kurdish-held areas? The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in recent days. So, how will this play out within Syria and the wider region?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Omar Abu Laila, Syrian Affairs Analyst.</li>
<li>Scott Lucas, Professor, US and International Politics, University College Dublin.</li>
<li>Kamaran Palani, Kurdish Principal Investigator, PeaceRep Iraq Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will the Syrian army end up controlling all the country's Kurdish-held areas? 

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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Will the Syrian army end up controlling all the country's Kurdish-held areas?

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