The Inside Story Podcast

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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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 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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