The Inside Story Podcast

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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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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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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The US and Israel attack Iran - and Tehran retaliates, firing missiles at Israeli targets and US assets in the region. It follows a massive military build-up by Washington - and indirect talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear program. So how dangerous is the situation?
In this episode:
Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator
Mehran Kamrava - Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar
Richard Weitz - Senior Fellow at NATO Defense College in Washington DC
Host: James Bays
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"I am not backing down." That's what a defiant Nouri Al Maliki had to say, after the US objected to his return as Iraq's prime minister. Washington has set a Friday deadline for him to pullout. But what if he doesn't? And what would the implications be for Iraq?
In this episode:
Muhanad Seloom, assistant professor at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Ahmed Rushdi, president of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation
Kenneth Katzman, senior fellow at The Soufan Center
Host: James Bays
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