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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, recorded during a media briefing, Richard Pater speaks with Dr. Eran Lerman, who assesses the achievements so far of the War with Iran, while examining the unresolved challenges around Iran’s nuclear programme and the strategic conte... more

In this episode, recorded during a media briefing, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr. Arash Azizi about the ongoing US–Israel campaign against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Azizi examines the impact of leadership decapitation, including the elimination o... more

In this episode, recorded during a media briefing, Richard Pater speaks with Sima Shine about the trajectory of the war with Iran. Sima examines the Iranian threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the implications for Gulf states and regional all... more

In this episode, recorded during a media briefing, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Jonathan Hackett about reported efforts to work with Kurdish forces against Iran. Jonathan examines the history and ambitions of different Kurdish groups and explains the m... more

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Recent Guests

Sima Shine
Former Mossad division head for research and evaluation; Iran specialist
Mossad (former); INSS Tel Aviv (researcher)
Episode: Episode 292 | Inside Iran’s war strategy with a Mossad veteran
Bridget Toomey
Research analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, focusing on Iranian proxies.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Episode: Episode 288 | Assessing the threat from Iraqi militias and the Houthis
Ruth Wasserman Lande
Arab Affairs commentator working across the Israeli and international media space, former Israeli diplomat
Episode: Episode 287 | Egypt’s approach to Gaza
Marc Sievers
Formerly America's ambassador to Oman, currently director of AJC Abu Dhabi
AJC Abu Dhabi
Episode: Episode 286 | Oman: The Gulf’s window to Iran
Dr. Rémi Daniel
Specialist in Turkish Affairs and Head of the European Research Program at INSS
INSS
Episode: Episode 285 | Turkey’s regional game
Dr. Ahmed Al Khuzaie
Political consultant working predominantly with US politicians and diplomats in Manama.
Episode: Episode 284 | Bahrain: between Iran and the Abraham Accords
Terry Newman
An entrepreneur and investor active in construction security and healthcare; author of "The Jewish Century," which discusses the contemporary Jewish identity in Israel.
Episode: Episode 283 | Inside the Jewish Century
Jonathan Javor
Political consultant and commentator
Episode: Episode 282 | Approaching elections with the Israeli right
Jonathan Paris
Senior fellow with expertise in foreign policy
Church of Group
Episode: Episode 281 | Trump’s year in the Middle East

Hosts

Richard Pater
Director of BICOM
Daniel J. Levy
Programs Manager at BICOM

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Propaganda

    A truthfully deaf podcast, scripted to obviate any meaningful debate or criticism of a state committing genocide

    Apple Podcasts
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    Badmanfromtheuk
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Excellent conversations and very informative. Highly recommend!

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    Annonnnymoua
    United States7 years ago

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Great podcast!,Excellent conversations and very informative. Highly recommend!
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Episode 291 | How US special operations support the Kurds
Q: What's the Israeli doctrine, if such doctrine, has been published and what's the history of Israeli unconventional warfare from, say, the late 40s through to today?
Israel's UW history begins with early clandestine and irregular warfare efforts by Jewish groups before independence, evolving through the South Lebanon Army and later structured into more formalized, mission-focused units like Unit 504, with Israel leveraging specialized forces for intelligence and asymmetric operations, contrasting with the U.S. broader, force-projection oriented approach; the discussion emphasizes Israel's emphasis on border security and targeted, mission-driven partnerships.
Episode 292 | Inside Iran’s war strategy with a Mossad veteran
Q: What levers beyond airstrikes could be used to influence the regime, and how likely are mass domestic changes?
External pressure alone is unlikely to topple a regime of 90 million people; mass street protests are possible but unpredictable, and any significant change would depend on internal decision-making among Mujtaba-adjacent leadership and economic deterioration.
Episode 292 | Inside Iran’s war strategy with a Mossad veteran
Q: What remains of the enriched uranium stockpiles and how could they be addressed?
The guest suggests most of the 60% enriched material may be in Isfahan with additional stockpiles elsewhere; destroying or extracting it would be difficult and time-consuming, potentially part of broader negotiations, and would require access to bombed or protected sites.
Episode 290 | Israel moves against Hezbollah
Q: Perhaps we can start with a slightly personal question, or you can tell us about what it's like living in the Galilee, living in northern Israel, what it's been like over the last few days.
The guest describes near-constant alarm and bombardment, the need to differentiate threats from Iran versus Hezbollah, and the personal logistics of getting to bomb shelters under rapid siren conditions.
Episode 288 | Assessing the threat from Iraqi militias and the Houthis
Q: How much are both the Iraqi militias and the Houthis reliant on Iran?
While the Iraqi militias have ingrained themselves in the Iraqi state and can provide some of their resources, the Houthis remain a semi-functioning indigenous movement with a certain level of independence from Iran.

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This program focuses on Middle East geopolitics, diplomacy, and security, with a steady stream of expert analysis from think tanks, former diplomats, and policy researchers. Episodes frequently explore Israel's strategic environment, Iran's regional footprint, and the roles of regional players (Egypt, Oman, Turkey, Gulf states) in shaping stability and alliances. A notable pattern is pairing in-depth discussion of current events with historical context and policy implications, often featuring guests from prominent research institutes and governmental or quasi-governmental organizations. The show tends to blend rigorous analysis with practical implications for policymakers, journalists, and industry professionals tracking regional dynamics a... more

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