Middle East Focus

Israel at War: Regional Reverberations and Political Fallout

Jul 3, 2025

Dr. Yoel Guzansky, associate fellow at MEI and senior research fellow at Israel’s Institute for National Security Studies, joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to unpack the military and political implications of Israel’s 12-day war with Iran. In the lead-up to next week’s closely watched visit by...

After the 12-Day War: Iran, Israel, and the Future Regional Order

Jun 26, 2025

The dust has barely settled following the dramatic 12-day war between Israel and Iran, but its political and strategic reverberations are already shaping the future of the Middle East. In this episode of Middle East Focus, Ross Harrison, senior fellow and book series editor at the Middle East Institute, joins hosts...

Bonus Episode: A Fragile Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran

Jun 25, 2025

Welcome to a special Bonus Episode of Middle East Focus.

We're pleased to bring you access to a recent MEI press briefing on the evolving Israel-Iran conflict, recorded on Wednesday, June 25. You'll hear from MEI's Distinguished Military Fellow Vice Admiral Kevin Donegan, Distinguished Diplomatic Fellow Alan Eyre, and...

Bonus Episode: Updates on the Israel-Iran Conflict

Jun 18, 2025

Welcome to a special Bonus Episode of Middle East Focus.

We're pleased to bring you access to a recent MEI press briefing on the evolving Israel-Iran conflict, recorded on June 16, 2025. You'll hear from MEI’s Distinguished Diplomatic Fellows Barbara A. Leaf and Alan Eyre, as well as our Distinguished Military...

The Iran-Israel Conflict and the Future of the Iranian Regime

Jun 17, 2025

Senior Fellow Alex Vatanka joins hosts Alistair Taylor and Matthew Czekaj to examine the dramatic escalation between Israel and Iran following Israel’s targeted strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, infrastructure, and senior IRGC officials. Vatanka discusses how the Iranian regime is responding, the risk of wider...