The Inside Story Podcast

From the Gulf countries, to Lebanon, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Sri Lanka - the conflict has been spreading. But what are the dangers of this war expanding even further beyond the Middle East?
In this episode:
Alam Saleh, Senior Lecturer in Iranian Studies at Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies at Australian National University

Michael O'Hanlon, Senior fellow and director of research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution

Serhan Afacan, Director of the Center of Iranian Studies in Ankara

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:
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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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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