Podcasts about Gulf

In early January street protests in Iran turned deadly - thousands were killed by Iranian forces. What started as a demonstration about economic conditions had turned into demands for regime change. President Trump said he would come to the aid of protesters. But so far he hasn't. He's amassed a US armada in the Gulf. And last Friday talks were held in Oman between American and Iranian officials about reducing Iran's nuclear capacity. There's been no agreement yet but more talks are expected. David Aaronovitch asks his guests what could happen next ? And how vulnerable the Iranian regime is, both inside the country and to a potential US attack? Guests: Kasra Naji,Special Correspondent, BBC Persian Arash Azizi, Writer and lecturer, Yale University Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Senior Research Fellow for Middle East Security at the Royal United Services Institute Dr Sanam Vakil, Director of the Middle East programme, Chatham HousePresenter: David Aaronovitch Producers: Caroline Bayley, Emma Close Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele Sound Engineer: James Beard Editor: Richard Vadon

Firas Modad is back for his second turn on the pod.After talking about Neo-Ottomanism last time, he is turning his attention to Iran, and its faltering regime.With rumours of an imminent attack continuing to swirl, what future is there for a post-Khamenei world?What part could be played by the exiled Shah? Is there perhaps a different faction that could take the reins if the mullahs fell?Even then: do Iran's neighbours even want the regime to fall - given that it could unleash an oil rich industrialised state of 80 million into the region's balance of power?Then, talk turns to Somaliland. Recently recognised by Israel, this northern splinter state of Somalia is relatively stable, and hangs on a hinge of the Gulf of Aden, making it a juicy prize for lovers of international shipping lanes. The Emiratis are for it – but Turkey says no.Who will win in this coming tussle between the Gulf monarchies and the neo-sultan Erdogan?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Iran and the future of Gaza. The meeting comes just days after U.S. and Iranian officials resumed talks in Oman while the United States military continues to maintain a significant presence in the Gulf. Reports say President Trump is considering sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if talks collapse, signaling both a deterrence and leverage in negotiations with Tehran. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with EJ Kimball, foreign policy expert and director of policy at the US-Israel Education Association, who says while Iran poses a real threat to Israel, Tehran is just as big of a problem for the United States. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Iran and the future of Gaza. The meeting comes just days after U.S. and Iranian officials resumed talks in Oman while the United States military continues to maintain a significant presence in the Gulf. Reports say President Trump is considering sending a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if talks collapse, signaling both a deterrence and leverage in negotiations with Tehran. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with EJ Kimball, foreign policy expert and director of policy at the US-Israel Education Association, who says while Iran poses a real threat to Israel, Tehran is just as big of a problem for the United States. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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President Donald Trump is set to hold an urgent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a week earlier than planned to talk about Iran negotiations. That comes as the U.S. president has repeatedly told the Iranian regime the two things it must do to avoid military action, as the United States builds up its forces in the Gulf.Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, which could be a life term for the 78-year-old pro-democracy activist and media tycoon. Trump is urging Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping to free Lai. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi today vowed to deliver on her campaign pledges after her party won a record majority over the weekend.Three hours before a purported ransom deadline today, “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie posted a fourth video pleading for the public's help as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie, her 84-year-old mother.

Everyone's feeling jumpy about AI right now—and for good reason.The hype has been massive. The investment has been astronomical. But where's the actual return?In this episode, Azeem Azhar, founder of Exponential View and advisor to tech leaders and governments, breaks down why the next 18 months are make-or-break for AI. Companies need to prove there's real ROI, not just prototypes launched and tokens spent.We cover:What hard evidence would actually prove AI is working (hint: it's not usage metrics)Who can build a real moat with AI—and why the winners will likely come from unexpected places, as they have in previous tech transformationsThe physical constraints nobody wants to talk about: chips, data centers, power grids, and whether America's infrastructure is up to the taskWhy OpenAI's "ubiquity strategy" might be spreading too thin (and what Anthropic is doing differently)The "pragmatic addicts" problem: we're dependent on AI even though we don't trust itHow Azeem and his team use AI to be more productive, how they automate whatever they can, and why individual contributors are acting more like managers (of AI)Note: This interview was recorded months before the "SaaSpacolypse" (big market drop) of Feb 2026; the analysis is as relevant as ever. Chapters(01:51) - Why the next 18 months are the crucible for AI (04:09) - What hard evidence would actually prove AI ROI (not token counts!) (06:55) - Why it's so hard to measure AI's real impact (09:55) - Who can build a moat with AI? Winners will be in "odd places" (12:56) - Structural data advantages: why Waymo's edge is hard to replicate (14:34) - Coding agents and whether developers will become disillusioned with them (18:21) - Physical constraints: chips, data centers, power, and America's grid problem (21:25) - How the Gulf countries became an unexpected AI hub (28:02) - "Pragmatic addicts": why 75% of Americans distrust AI but use it anyway (31:45) - The narrative of AI can be very unappealing: heaven on Earth or dystopia (34:36) - How Azeem's team uses AI: augmentation vs. automation (40:06) - What should we be talking about besides AI? (43:46) - Sounds like science fiction: What Azeem can't believe is real and here today Links & Resources:Exponential View: https://www.exponentialview.co/Azeem's Boom or Bubble dashboard: https://boomorbubble.ai/Azeem's New York Times piece on America's electric grid challenge: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/28/opinion/ai-electricity-power-plants.htmlMore on the “MIT Study” claiming 95% of AI projects fail that Azeem and I both found to be really poorly done, but that is nonetheless is quoted by everyone: Here's Azeem tearing the study apart with data: https://www.exponentialview.co/p/how-95-escaped-into-the-worldAnd here's me riffing with Kwaku Aning on it. You know why Azeem liked my take? Because I actually read the thing, unlike ~95% of the writers out there who just quoted that 95% number: https://www.futurearound.com/p/did-anyone-actually-read-that-mit-ai-study-that-made-the-markets-swoon-i-didSupport Future Around & Find OutGet the newsletter: https://www.futurearound.comBecome a paid subscriber and help future proof this thing!: https://www.futurearound.comSponsor the show? Are you looking to reach an audience of senior technologists and decision-makers? Email me: dan@modernproductminds.com

Tara Lush is the Florida-based author of the Crescent Moon Mystery series, where the bodies are fictional, but the weird Florida vibes are very real.She's a RITA finalist, Amtrak writing fellow, and George C. Polk Award winner who once covered crime, hurricanes, and alligators for the Associated Press.These days, she conjures up mysteries from her home near the Gulf of Mexico, where she lives with her husband, dog, and possibly a ghost or two. Website: www.taralush.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/LushBooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.book.lush*****************About SinCSisters in Crime (SinC) was founded in 1986 to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Through advocacy, programming and leadership, SinC empowers and supports all crime writers regardless of genre or place on their career trajectory.www.SistersinCrime.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sincworldwideInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincworldwide/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@sincworldwideBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sincworldwide.bsky.socialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincworldwideeTikTok:: https://www.tiktok.com/@sincnationalLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sisters-in-crime/The SinC Writers' Podcast is produced by Julian Crocamo https://www.juliancrocamo.com/

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