Understanding Iran (Robert Wright & Hamidreza Azizi)

About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of US-Iran relations and the geopolitical dynamics involving Israel and Palestine.

Teaser ... Hamidreza's background ... A brief history of US-Iran relations ... Understanding Iranian antipathy toward Israel ... Islam vs Islamism ... The Iran-Iraq security dilemma ... The Iran-Israel security dilemma ... Palestinian objectives and patrons ... Heading to Overtime ...

People in this episode

Host: Robert Wright

Guest: Hamidreza Azizi

Topics covered

• US-Iran relations
• Iranian antipathy toward Israel
• Islam vs Islamism
• security dilemmas
• Palestinian objectives

Keywords

• Iran
• Israel
• US-Iran relations
• security dilemmas
• Palestinian objectives

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Israel, US, Iraq

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