
Welcome to The Iran Breakdown. Hosted by Mark Dubowitz, this show from FDD is here to guide you through one of the most critical geopolitical and human rights challenges facing the world today.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has been a central player in global headlines for decades: its pursuit of nuclear weapons, development of a massive missile and drove arsenal, funding of terror groups like Hez... more
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Japan occupies a unique position: a close ally of the United States, a strong partner of Israel, and a longtime diplomatic interlocutor with Tehran.
In this episode of The Iran Breakdown, Japan’s Ambassador to Israel, Yusuke Arai, offers a rare pers... more
To understand the war unfolding with Iran today — and where it could lead — you have to understand the history that brought the Middle East to this moment.
In this episode of The Iran Breakdown, Mark Dubowitz sits down with acclaimed historian Simon... more
Elliot Kaufman and Yonah Jeremy Bob are the co-authors of the new book, In the War Room: The Inside Story of Israel’s Fight Against Hamas and the Iranian Axis – an inside account of the decisions, debates, and personalities that shaped Israel’s multi... more
The Islamic Republic may discover that surviving the war was the easy part. Its military has been mauled, its deterrence shattered, its proxies weakened, and now an already dysfunctional economy faces relentless pressure — with no victory to rally ar... more
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Absolutely essential podcast. Very informative and intelligent
This is one of my 2 favourite podcasts on the Iran War. Mark is such an insightful commentator with best speaking voice and his guest commentators are fabulous especially Rich Goldberg
Appreciate the outstanding information and accurate data about this conflict. Appreciate the effort in discussing a complex and important foreign policy issue.
Thank you Mark. I am impressed how you n your guest are aware of Iran n it’s situation.
We all Iranians got sick of fake news n propaganda.
Awesome Episode with Aaron MacLean. Great to hear him answering questions and his thoughts on the war. He is such a jewel and someone that really gives hope for America and her allies.
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A policy-focused geopolitics podcast that examines Iran, its nuclear program, regional influence, and the broader Middle East through expert analysis and timely diplomacy-driven debate. Episodes frequently feature policy wonks, former officials, and regional specialists who dissect sanctions, deterrence, diplomacy, and energy security, often connecting Iran's internal dynamics to global markets and alliance structures. Notably, the show blends historical context with forward-looking strategy, including discusses of scenario planning, counterfactuals, and practical policy options for governments and allies. It's probably especially compelling for listeners who want sharp, data-informed takes on Iran, US strategy, and the Gulf region, with a ... more
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Recent guests on The Iran Breakdown include:
1. Yusuke Arai
2. Simon Sebag Montefore
3. Elliott Kaufman
4. Yonah Jeremy Bob
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6. Jonathan Schanzer
7. Rich Goldberg
8. Haviv Rettig Gur
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