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A weekly podcast from BICOM, an independent British think tank producing research and analysis to increase understanding of Israel and the Middle East in the UK. Be sure to subscribe, rate, review and listen!

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In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Lynette Nusbacher about Israel, US, and Iranian strategic considerations against the backdrop of rising escalations across the region as Pakistani mediators are attempting to revive June's Islamabad MOU.... more

In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Professor Eyal Zisser about the US-Iran MOU, political developments in Syria and Lebanon, Turkey’s regional ambitions, and Israel’s relations with its Arab neighbours. Professor Zisser also discusses Israel’... more

In this episode, Dan Ritterband speaks with Col. (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman about the new Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, the US-Iran MOU, and the state of US-Israel relations. Lerman assesses Lebanon’s commitment to disarming Hezbollah and discusses... more

In this episode recorded during a media briefing, Richard Pater speaks with Brig. Gen. (res.) Assaf Orion about the fallout from the US-Iran MOU. Orion assesses Israel’s concerns over premature sanctions relief, the absence of restrictions on Iran’s ... more

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Eyal Zisser
Professor at Tel Aviv University, expert on Middle East politics
Tel Aviv University
Episode: Episode 308 | The regional picture after the NATO summit
Eran Lerman
Retired IDF Colonel; former Deputy Director at Israel's National Security Council; security expert
Shalom College Jerusalem; Tel Aviv University; National Defense College
Episode: Episode 307 | Lebanon, Iran and the future of US-Israel relations
Assaf Orion
Brigadier General in the Reserves; International Fellow at the Washington Institute; Senior Researcher at the INSS
Washington Institute; INSS
Episode: Episode 306 | Has Iran won the negotiation after losing the battle?
Dr. Ilan Berman
Senior Vice President of the American Foreign Policy Council
American Foreign Policy Council
Episode: Episode 305 | Initial reaction to the US-Iran ceasefire
Roni Fantanesh Malkai
Ethiopian-Israeli activist and commentator
Episode: Episode 304 | The story of Black Jews in Israel
Elliott Abrams
Veteran senior US official and policy insider
Council on Foreign Relations; former Deputy National Security Advisor under George W. Bush
Episode: Episode 302 | Can Trump stop Iran’s nuclear programme?
Amira Oron
Ambassador, former Israel ambassador to Egypt (2020-2024)
Israel Foreign Service / Former Ambassador to Egypt
Episode: Episode 300 | Egypt’s regional posture
Samer Sinijlawi
Palestinian political activist, founding chairman of the Jerusalem Development Fund
Jerusalem Development Fund
Episode: Episode 299 | Palestinian politics in search for new leadership
Chuck Freilich
Former Deputy National Security Advisor at Israel's Prime Minister's Office; Senior Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School; Columbia; Tel Aviv University
Episode: Episode 298 | Two fragile ceasefires

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Richard Pater
Host of multiple briefing and podcast formats; senior figure at the publishing organization
Daniel Levy
Guest with roles across BICOM Think Tank and security policy circles

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
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    A truthfully deaf podcast, scripted to obviate any meaningful debate or criticism of a state committing genocide

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    Excellent conversations and very informative. Highly recommend!

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    United States8 years ago

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Episode 306 | Has Iran won the negotiation after losing the battle?
Q: But how do you square that circle? What would your recommendations be to how to disarm Hezbollah effectively and protect the Israeli citizens in the north?
Assaf Orion outlines the difficulty of disarming Hezbollah while remaining constrained in Lebanon, emphasizing the need for a credible political-diplomatic process alongside security efforts, and highlighting the failures of over-reliance on unilateral military solutions.
Episode 301 | Inside the Israel-Lebanon peace process
Q: What role do Iran dynamics play in the Lebanon–Israel peace track, and can the two tracks stay separate given broader regional tensions?
Lebanon–Israel talks can progress even as Iran's situation remains unsettled; the administration aims to keep the two tracks separate, but developments in Iran could influence Hezbollah's calculus, potentially either stalling or accelerating progress depending on sanctions relief or renewed leverage.
Episode 301 | Inside the Israel-Lebanon peace process
Q: Do you think a future meeting between senior Lebanese and Israeli leaders is feasible, and what could help make it productive?
A meeting could be feasible if both sides perceive tangible concessions and clear, credible steps on disarmament are on the table, and if there is a well-structured process that avoids triggering domestic political backlash in Lebanon while showing progress to the Israeli public.
Episode 301 | Inside the Israel-Lebanon peace process
Q: How does the U.S. view the balance between pressuring Israel to restrain itself and advancing disarmament in Lebanon?
Washington wants to avoid hindering Israel's security while encouraging Hezbollah disarmament, with a framework that allows Israel to preempt and respond to attacks but also seeks to prevent a broader regional flare-up that would derail talks with Iran.
Episode 301 | Inside the Israel-Lebanon peace process
Q: Considering the mood in Lebanon after recent conflicts, how hopeful are you about progress and what are the main sticking points?
The mood in Lebanon has shifted toward peace as Hezbollah's influence wanes and the Lebanese government signals willingness to disarm Hezbollah; the main sticking point remains Hezbollah's disarmament, but both sides acknowledge a shared problem and there is cautious optimism that progress is possible if disarmament and border issues are addressed in parallel.

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What is BICOM's Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly policy-focused program featuring veteran diplomats, security analysts, and think-tank researchers who dissect Israel's regional footprint and the wider Middle East. Episodes frequently cover Israel-Egypt relations, Palestinian politics and governance, Iran–US dynamics, and the impact of regional powers like Turkey and the UAE on Gaza, Lebanon, and the Levant. A notable strength is assembling high-trust guests with on-the-record experience in diplomacy, intelligence, and national security, offering granular, scenario-driven analysis that's useful for decision-makers, sponsors, and media-ready experts. The format tends to blend historical context with current events, making it helpful for listeners who want concrete takeaways on dipl... more

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