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cna talks: A New Paradigm For The Middle East

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Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been the predominant foreign power in the Middle East, influencing the economic, political, and security affairs of the region. But in recent years other great powers have begun to chip away at this power, carving out their own spheres of influence in the region. In this episode, we explore the strategic objectives of China and Russia in the Middle East, the tools they are using to achieve them, and what this means for U.S. policymakers.

  is an expert in Persian Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. Samuel Plapinger   is an expert on strategic competition, irregular warfare, combat effectiveness, insurgency, terrorism, and Middle East security. Links Report : China’s Presence in the Middle East and Western Indian Ocean ... A New Paradigm For The Middle East Since the end of the Cold War, the United States has been the predominant foreign power in the Middle East, influencing the economic, political, and security

cna talks: The Easter Sunday Bombings

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Nilanthi Samaranayake and Alexander Powell join CNA Talks to discuss the tragic terrorist attacks on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. Nilanthi provides necessary cultural context discussing the ethnic and religious makeup of the country, and points out that most Sri Lanka observers did not expect to see an attack targeting Christians.  Alexander then compares the attack to ISIS actions in other countries in South East Asia. Finally, they both discuss how Sri Lanka might move forward politically and economically.

Samaranayake   directs the Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. She has led several studies at CNA on the Indian Ocean and South Asia security. Recently Nilanthi has worked on U.S.-India naval cooperation, water resource competition in the Brahmaputra River basin, and Sri Lankan foreign policy. Prior to joining CNA, Nilanthi completed a fellowship at the National Bureau of Asian Research, where she ... on South and Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Prior to joining CNA, Alexander served as an analyst for the FBI Forfeiture and Seized Property Unit, and as an assistant at the National Security Program

cna talks: Who is Iran’s New Supreme Leader?

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Iran has a new Supreme Leader for the first time in almost 37 years, Mojtaba Khamenei. This episode explores his background, education, and ideology.

Who is Iran’s New Supreme Leader? Iran has a new Supreme Leader for the first time in almost 37 years, Mojtaba Khamenei. This episode explores his background, education, and ideology. /images/podcasts/CNA-Talks.webp Who is Iran’s New Supreme Leader? Guest Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command. Further Reading CNA Talks:   Iran’s Stability in the Aftermath of the Grand

cna talks: Iran’s Stability in the Aftermath of the Grand Bazaar Protests

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This episode covers the most recent wave of protests in Iran, what they mean for the government’s stability, and how US regional allies are responding.

Iran’s Stability in the Aftermath of the Grand Bazaar Protests. This episode covers the most recent wave of protests in Iran, what they mean for the government’s stability, and how US regional allies are responding. /images/podcasts/CNA-Talks.webp Iran’s Stability in the Aftermath of the Grand Bazaar Protests Guest Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). Further

cna talks: How Stable is Iran?

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This episode covers the stability of Islamic Republic of Iran in the aftermath of the 12 Day War, and how the regime will adapt to its new reality.

How Stable is Iran? This episode covers the stability of Islamic Republic of Iran in the aftermath of the 12 Day War, and how the regime will adapt to its new reality. How Stable is Iran? Guest Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). Dov Zakheim a Senior Fellow at CNA and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He served as Undersecretary of Defense

cna talks: South Korea: Martial Law and President Yoon’s Impeachment

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This episode covers South Korean President Yoon’s December 3 declaration of martial law, his impeachment, and what this means for US/ROK security cooperation. 

security cooperation.  South Korea: Martial Law and President Yoon’s Impeachment Guest Biographies Dr. Thomas Bickford is a principal research scientist in the CNA I ndo-Pacific Security Affairs Program . His research has focused on Chinese maritime strategy, Chinese national security policy, and China’s relations with its neighbors. Carita Reid is the Research Assistant for the  China and Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Division . Her research focuses on the Korean peninsula, and she is interested in the domestic environment of both Koreas, nuclear proliferation, democratization efforts

cna talks: China, the U.S. and the Pacific Islands

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The Pacific Islands region is a massive and diverse region, and one with strategic value to both the United States and China. What challenges do the people of the Pacific Island Countries face and how can they navigate strategic competition between the great powers.  April Herlevi   and Chris Cairns from CNA’s   Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Program , sit down to discuss the latest from the Pacific Islands, and how China and the United States are engaged in the region.

: China and the Solomon Islands: Drivers of Security Cooperation"  CNA InDepth : ​Pacific Connectivity and Tonga's Volcanic Eruption CNA InDepth : Tonga Aid ContactName /*/Contact/ContactName ... China, the U.S. and the Pacific Islands The Pacific Islands region is a massive and diverse region, and one with strategic value to both the United States and China. What challenges do the people of the Pacific Island Countries face and how can they navigate strategic competition between the great powers.  April Herlevi   and Chris Cairns from CNA’s   Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Program

cna talks: Reentering the Iran Nuclear Deal

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On this episode of CNA Talks, Dr. Michael Connell provides a primer on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the current negotiations attempting to bring the United States and Iran back into compliance, and how the suspected Israeli attack on the Natanz nuclear facility has impacted them.

Reentering the Iran Nuclear Deal On this episode of CNA Talks, Dr. Michael Connell provides a primer on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the current negotiations attempting to bring the United States and Iran back into compliance, and how the suspected Israeli attack on the Natanz nuclear facility has impacted them. Reentering the Iran Nuclear Deal Biographies Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central

cna talks: Polar Politics: Australia's View

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CNA Analyst Nilanthi Samaranayake sits down with Dr. Rebecca 'Bec' Strating of Australia's La Trobe University, to discuss Australia's interests in Antarctica.

Polar Politics: Australia's View CNA Analyst Nilanthi Samaranayake sits down with Dr. Rebecca 'Bec' Strating of Australia's La Trobe University, to discuss Australia's interests in Antarctica. Polar Politics: Australia's View Biographies Nilanthi Samaranayake  directs the Strategy and Policy Analysis Program. She has led several studies at CNA on Indian Ocean and South Asia security. Recently Samaranayake has worked on U.S.-India naval cooperation, water resource competition in the Brahmaputra River basin, and Sri Lankan foreign policy. Dr. Rebecca 'Bec' Strating is the Executive

cna talks: After Soleimani

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In this episode of CNA Talks, Michael Connell and Jerry Meyerle discuss the strike on Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani and how it will change the state of play in the Middle East.

After Soleimani In this episode of CNA Talks, Michael Connell and Jerry Meyerle discuss the strike on Iranian Major General Qassem Soleimani and how it will change the state of play in the Middle East. After Soleimani Biographies Michael Connell  is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy and strategy. He has served as CNA's Field Analyst to Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT). Jerry Meyerle  is an expert on Middle East regional issues, defense policy and military posture. He has served