In the inaugural episode of 'Balancing Point,' we discuss Russia's complicated relationship with its own Muslim subjects and the broader Islamic world with guest Michael Slobodchikoff. youtube.com/watch?v=JwUqra…

Episode 2: Iran's Next President With Barbara Slavin and Arash Azizi آرش عزیزی , we discuss the election victory of Iranian President-elect Pezeshkian, his priorities once in office, and how his administration could influence the future of Iranian politics. youtube.com/watch?v=JtlKui…

Episode 3: The Crisis in Lebanon With Adnan Nasser , we discuss Lebanon's current political trajectory and the recent assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. youtube.com/watch?v=421l-Y…

Episode 4: Syria's Second Independence With Anas Alqaed أنس القائد , we discuss the fall of the Assad regime and the ongoing transition in Syria. youtube.com/watch?v=wPKWyb…

Episode 5: The War of Spies - Israel, Iran, and Intelligence With Jeff Rogg , we discuss the global history of intelligence and covert operations, and how each has played a critical role in Israel's history and the ongoing Middle East conflict. youtube.com/watch?v=ktCI0T…

Episode 6: Iran and the Bomb With Gary Samore , we discuss Iran's nuclear ambitions, the constraining factors that have prevented it from creating a weapon, and the ways America can deter further nuclear development. youtube.com/watch?v=4HYRIX…

Episode 7: Iran at War With Sina Azodi , we discuss the recent Israeli strike inside Iran, Tehran's likely response, and the implications for the wider Middle East. youtu.be/AJR7i5REdDo

🚨🚨 Trevor Filseth and I hosted Sina Azodi , GW professor and author of a forthcoming book on Iran’s nuclear program, on Balancing Point . We discussed Israeli strikes, Iran’s nuclear future, and the risk of weaponization. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=AJR7i5…