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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Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the US president's inner circle says control of them is a key American aim. So how valuable are Iran's natural resources? And could they be a factor in US thinking? 

In this episode: 

• Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran
• Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Middle East Economics at Marburg University
• Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think-tank

Host: Imran Khan

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Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father. His selection sends a defiant message to the US and Israel as they attack the country. So, who is Iran's new leader, and what does his appointment mean? 

In this episode: 

• Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
• Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar
• Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC 

Host: Tom McRae

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Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?

In this episode: 

• John Brennan, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency under the Obama administration. 
• Bader Al-Saif, Professor, Kuwait University.
• Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. 

Host: James Bays

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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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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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