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Sometimes it's good to back up and ask the basic questions: How do we know Iran was even developing nuclear weapons?On this episode of the show, the Arms Control Wonk Jeffrey Lewis walks us through the history of the Iranian nuclear (weapons and energy) program. It's got it all: diplomacy, assassinations, cowardly politicians, and uranium fever.Lewis is a professor at the Middlebury Institute, member of the National Academies Committee on International Security and Arms Control, and former member of the State Department's International Security Advisory Board. He knows the tale well and he's here to tell it straight.Damning the strikes with faint praise.“The hard part of a nuclear weapon is not the explodey part.”Making a nuclear weapon is a solved problem.The Iran-Iraq war and the origins of Iran's nuclear weapons programThe ladders of Natanz, how they cascade downEnergy programs are always bigger than weapons programs.Unmasking the International Atomic Energy AgencyIsrael's war on the programHow to enrich uraniumThe “torturous” process behind the Iran dealCongressional cowards“A new generation of suckers”The French movie goodbyeThe DealSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode 132, lifelong human rights advocate and Iranian Resistance supporter Zahra Amanpour gives us a TL;DR on Iran's fight for democracy—and shares a lesser-known path forward for the country's future.Born during the 1979 Iranian Revolution in Tehran, Zahra's life has been defined by the struggle for freedom. Her father, a prominent advocate with the MEK/PMOI was killed in 1988, a summer marked by the mass killing of 30,000 political prisoners after the end of the Iran-Iraq war. Raised by her mother within the Iranian Resistance community, Zahra grew up surrounded by the courage, clarity, and conviction of those who refused to be silenced.She draws deep inspiration from the many women who have led the movement for a free, secular, and democratic Iran. As a Board Member of the Women's Freedom Forum, Zahra works to amplify the voices of women fighting for their rights under repressive regimes and to shine a global light on their stories of resistance.Zahra continues to advocate for justice through every facet of her life. In the United States, she channels this commitment into economic empowerment, working to build a more equitable economy for underserved communities. Over the past two decades, she has helped thousands of individuals reclaim their economic agency and future.Though many may see Zahra as living a typical American life—raising a family, building a business, and staying engaged in her community—her life is a powerful form of resistance. She currently resides in the New York area with her husband and two children and finds joy in music, nature, and discovering new corners of the world.Her greatest hope and ambition remains the same: to see the end of Iran's tyrannical regime and the rise of a free and democratic Iran, led by its people and grounded in justice, equality, and peace.Resources:* NCRI Women's Committee Website* NCRI Women's Committee on X* Zahra Amanpour on LinkedInConnect with USS:* Substack* Instagram* TikTokThis episode was edited by Kevin Tanner. Learn more about him and his services here:* Website* Instagram Get full access to United SHE Stands at www.unitedshestands.com/subscribe

Contested City: Citizen Advocacy and Survival in Modern Baghdad (Stanford UP, 2025) offers a history of state-society relations in Baghdad, exploring how city residents managed through periods of economic growth, sanctions, and war, from the oil boom of the 1950s through the withdrawal of US troops in 2011. Interactions between citizens and their rulers shaped the social fabric and political realities of the city. Notably, low-ranking Ba'th party officials functioned as crucial intermediaries, deciding how regime policies would be applied. Charting the social, economic, and political transformations of Iraq's capital city, Alissa Walter examines how national policies translated into action at the local, everyday level. With this book, Walter reveals how authoritarian governance worked in practice. She follows shifts in mid-century housing and urban development, the impact of the Iran–Iraq and Gulf Wars on city life, and the manipulation of food rations and growth of black markets. Reading citizen petitions to the government, Walter illuminates citizens' self-advocacy and the important role of low-ranking party officials and state bureaucrats embedded within neighborhoods. The US occupation and ensuing sectarian fighting upended Baghdad's neighborhoods through violent displacement and the collapse of basic state services. This power vacuum paved the way for new power brokers, including militias and neighborhood councils, to compete for influence on the local level. Alissa Walter is Associate Professor of History at Seattle Pacific University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Contested City: Citizen Advocacy and Survival in Modern Baghdad (Stanford UP, 2025) offers a history of state-society relations in Baghdad, exploring how city residents managed through periods of economic growth, sanctions, and war, from the oil boom of the 1950s through the withdrawal of US troops in 2011. Interactions between citizens and their rulers shaped the social fabric and political realities of the city. Notably, low-ranking Ba'th party officials functioned as crucial intermediaries, deciding how regime policies would be applied. Charting the social, economic, and political transformations of Iraq's capital city, Alissa Walter examines how national policies translated into action at the local, everyday level. With this book, Walter reveals how authoritarian governance worked in practice. She follows shifts in mid-century housing and urban development, the impact of the Iran–Iraq and Gulf Wars on city life, and the manipulation of food rations and growth of black markets. Reading citizen petitions to the government, Walter illuminates citizens' self-advocacy and the important role of low-ranking party officials and state bureaucrats embedded within neighborhoods. The US occupation and ensuing sectarian fighting upended Baghdad's neighborhoods through violent displacement and the collapse of basic state services. This power vacuum paved the way for new power brokers, including militias and neighborhood councils, to compete for influence on the local level. Alissa Walter is Associate Professor of History at Seattle Pacific University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Contested City: Citizen Advocacy and Survival in Modern Baghdad (Stanford UP, 2025) offers a history of state-society relations in Baghdad, exploring how city residents managed through periods of economic growth, sanctions, and war, from the oil boom of the 1950s through the withdrawal of US troops in 2011. Interactions between citizens and their rulers shaped the social fabric and political realities of the city. Notably, low-ranking Ba'th party officials functioned as crucial intermediaries, deciding how regime policies would be applied. Charting the social, economic, and political transformations of Iraq's capital city, Alissa Walter examines how national policies translated into action at the local, everyday level. With this book, Walter reveals how authoritarian governance worked in practice. She follows shifts in mid-century housing and urban development, the impact of the Iran–Iraq and Gulf Wars on city life, and the manipulation of food rations and growth of black markets. Reading citizen petitions to the government, Walter illuminates citizens' self-advocacy and the important role of low-ranking party officials and state bureaucrats embedded within neighborhoods. The US occupation and ensuing sectarian fighting upended Baghdad's neighborhoods through violent displacement and the collapse of basic state services. This power vacuum paved the way for new power brokers, including militias and neighborhood councils, to compete for influence on the local level. Alissa Walter is Associate Professor of History at Seattle Pacific University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

Contested City: Citizen Advocacy and Survival in Modern Baghdad (Stanford UP, 2025) offers a history of state-society relations in Baghdad, exploring how city residents managed through periods of economic growth, sanctions, and war, from the oil boom of the 1950s through the withdrawal of US troops in 2011. Interactions between citizens and their rulers shaped the social fabric and political realities of the city. Notably, low-ranking Ba'th party officials functioned as crucial intermediaries, deciding how regime policies would be applied. Charting the social, economic, and political transformations of Iraq's capital city, Alissa Walter examines how national policies translated into action at the local, everyday level. With this book, Walter reveals how authoritarian governance worked in practice. She follows shifts in mid-century housing and urban development, the impact of the Iran–Iraq and Gulf Wars on city life, and the manipulation of food rations and growth of black markets. Reading citizen petitions to the government, Walter illuminates citizens' self-advocacy and the important role of low-ranking party officials and state bureaucrats embedded within neighborhoods. The US occupation and ensuing sectarian fighting upended Baghdad's neighborhoods through violent displacement and the collapse of basic state services. This power vacuum paved the way for new power brokers, including militias and neighborhood councils, to compete for influence on the local level. Alissa Walter is Associate Professor of History at Seattle Pacific University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this sweeping episode, Matt Ehret and Ghost are joined by Cynthia Chung (cynthiachung.substack.com) for a masterclass on Iran's modern history. Cynthia walks through her trilogy of essays chronicling how Britain and later the United States engineered regime change to control Iranian oil, beginning with the 1872 Reuter concession that handed Britain the country's economic lifeblood. The conversation traces the 1953 CIA-MI6 coup against Prime Minister Mossadegh for nationalizing oil, the Shah's ambitions to industrialize and escape colonial dependence, and the suspicious rise of Khomeini's revolution. The hosts expose how the same Western networks behind the overthrow of Mossadegh later fueled the Iran-Iraq war, Iran-Contra, and decades of chaos designed to prevent regional cooperation and modernization. They explore the Carter Doctrine, Brzezinski's arc of crisis, and how strategies used to fracture Iran are still deployed across the world. The episode closes with reflections on Iran's attempts to reclaim sovereignty through the Belt and Road Initiative and a vision of economic development to transcend engineered conflicts. Rich with historical detail, this conversation challenges the simplistic narratives that have shaped public perception for generations.

Prize-winning Iranian American author Dina Nayeri joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss the complicated reality of survival on the ground during Israel's recent bombing of Iran. Nayeri talks about the destruction leveled on Ardestoon, where her father's family lives; her memories of running for bomb shelters during the Iran-Iraq war; and the current situation for her family in Iran. Nayeri explains how desperately Iranians on the ground want the Islamic State overthrown and the complexities involved in who would take charge should the regime topple.  Nayeri considers the gap between the mainstream media narrative of Iran as a devout Muslim nation and recent surveys indicating rising secularism in the country. She reflects on forty-plus years of the Islamic State in power—a small slice of Iran's history, but a phase that has irreparably disrupted both the lives of those who left and those who stayed behind.   To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/. This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, Hunter Murray, and Janet Reed. Selected Readings: Dina Nayeri Who Gets Believed?: When the Truth Isn't Enough The Ungrateful Refugee: What Immigrants Never Tell You Refuge A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea "Why Is Iran's Secular Shift So Hard to Believe?" New York Magazine  "The True Nature of Iranian Values:  Rethinking a Country The West Thought It Understood" - The Globe and Mail Others Fiction/Non/Fiction Season 6, Episode 27: Manufacturing Lies: Dina Nayeri on How Our Cultural and Bureaucratic Norms Often Betray the Truth Fiction/Non/Fiction, Season 6, Episode 4: Women Resisting Terror in Iran: Porochista Khakpour on the Historic Protests Fiction/Non/Fiction, Season 1, Episode 23: Jasmin Darznik and Dina Nayeri on the 40th Anniversary of the Iranian Revolution “Opinion | Between Bombs and the Regime, Iranians Face a Moral Paralysis,”  The New York Times  The Daily Show - Iran: Weeks away from having nuclear weapons since 1995 "Visualizing 12 Days of the Israel-Iran Conflict" Al-Jazeera “Iran Crackdown Deepens with Speedy Executions and Arrests,” ABC News "Iran's 'Crown Prince' Calls for Supreme Leader to 'Face Justice,'" - USA Today "Mapping the Israel-Iran Conflict," - The New York Times Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Iran-Iraq war, 9/11, and the story of Iranian Revolutionary Guard general Qassem Soleimani, from his rise to power, to his assassination, by the U.S., to the power his legacy wields now.This episode originally ran as Soleimani's Iran. You can find more of Throughline's coverage into the origins of the conflict in the Middle East here.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Matthew Syed is the author of Rebel Ideas, Columnist for The Times & The Sunday Times, as well as a presenter on BBC Radio 4's Sideways. | Follow Matthew on X: https://x.com/matthewsyed Footage from "The untold story of the Iran-Iraq war's frontline children - BBC World Service Documentaries": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHZRvpuW8QM The IAEA report - https://www.iaea.org/sites/default/files/25/06/gov2025-24.pdf SPONSOR. Sponsored by Venice AI: Enjoy private, uncensored AI with our sponsor https://venice.ai/triggernometry - use code TRIGGERNOMETRY to get 20% off a pro plan SPONSOR. Try Evening Being by Verso. Get 15% with code TRIGGER at https://ver.so Join our exclusive TRIGGERnometry community on Substack! https://triggernometry.substack.com/ OR Support TRIGGERnometry Here: Bitcoin: bc1qm6vvhduc6s3rvy8u76sllmrfpynfv94qw8p8d5 Shop Merch here - https://www.triggerpod.co.uk/shop/ Advertise on TRIGGERnometry: marketing@triggerpod.co.uk Find TRIGGERnometry on Social Media: https://twitter.com/triggerpod https://www.facebook.com/triggerpod/ https://www.instagram.com/triggerpod/ About TRIGGERnometry: Stand-up comedians Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) and Francis Foster (@francisjfoster) make sense of politics, economics, free speech, AI, drug policy and WW3 with the help of presidential advisors, renowned economists, award-winning journalists, controversial writers, leading scientists and notorious comedians. 00:00 Introduction 06:39 Is This Just Like Iraq? 13:25 There Was Always Going To Be Conflict Between Iran and Israel 20:32 What Happens To Iran When You Get Rid Of The Regime? 24:36 Is There Potential For This To Start WW3? 30:07 How Many Young People Are Willing To Fight For The US And UK? 37:50 Is Israel Going Too Far In Gaza? 01:00:06 The Rabid Hate Of Jews Across The Arab World Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After five days of attacks, Israeli forces say they've hit key military and nuclear sites inside Iran. But experts question whether the damage is enough to achieve Israel's long-term goal of halting Iran's nuclear ambitions. Holly Williams reports from the Iran-Iraq border. Ten years ago, in Charleston, South Carolina, a white supremacist gunned down nine people at Mother Emanuel AME Church, the oldest Black church in the south. CBS News' Mark Strassmann shows how the daughter of a victim is inspiring resilience, forgiveness and change. People in some of Europe's biggest cities are protesting the surge of tourists from the U.S. and other countries. Workers at Frances' Louvre museum suddenly went on strike Monday, while in Spain, demonstrators rallied for a reduction in visitors and criticized skyrocketing housing prices. Anthony Mason visits the set of "The Traitors," which airs on Peacock, as filming begins on Season 4. Host Alan Cumming offers a tour of the iconic castle, known for betrayal, capes and creepy-glam theatrics. With reality stars, NFL moms and Olympians in the cast, this season promises even more drama and deception. New York City dad George Gountas was crowned the winner of a Father's Day Pedro Pascal look-alike contest, earning a year's worth of burritos and some serious internet fame. He joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the viral moment and his day job at "The Daily Show." Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about "Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run," a new Roku Original produced by MLB Studios. The film dives into the history and cultural power of baseball's most iconic play, featuring stars like Freddie Freeman. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Prices surged, then quickly gave up gains as escalating tensions between Iran and Israel rattled a region responsible for a third of the world’s crude. But behind the short-term volatility lies a deeper shift in the global energy landscape—one that could redefine the future of oil demand.While Brent and WTI recently notched their strongest weeks of the year earlier this month, some analysts warn that the momentum may be fleeting, with prices potentially dipping into the $40s. At the same time, the global center of energy demand is beginning to tilt—from China to a rapidly rising India.As the world’s fastest-growing oil and gas market steps into the spotlight, key questions emerge: Can India sustain this growth? What does this mean for global supply, prices, and geopolitics? And how will the evolving role of natural gas fit into this new equation?On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Lin Ye, Vice President, Commodities Markets – Oil at Rystad Energy, to find out more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is sponsored by https://WE-PN.com Become your own VPN provider.To get 50% off enter promo code: kingraam50-------------------------This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/MASTYORASTY and get on your way to being your best self.-------------------------Shirin Amani Azari is an Iranian-born Swedish Writer and Psychotherapist. In this episode she talks to Raam about her latest book "Once upon a Time in Uppsala," which is a memoir and coming of age story about her journey from Iran to Sweden during the Iran-Iraq war.https://www.instagram.com/shirinamaniazari/-------------------------To learn more about psychedelic therapy go to my brother Mehran's page at: https://www.mindbodyintegration.ca/ or to https://www.somaretreats.org for his next retreat.***Masty o Rasty is not responsible for, or condone, the views and opinions expressed by our guests ******مستی و راستی هیچگونه مسولیتی در برابر نظرها و عقاید مهمان‌های برنامه ندارد.***--------Support the showhttps://paypal.me/raamemamiVenmo + Revolut: @KingRaam Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send me a text!The Islamic Republic in Iran poses a unique threat which is not well appreciated by western leaders.  The Iran Iraq war provides substantial evidence for this fact.Different quotes Support the showwar102podcast@gmail.comhttps://www.reddit.com/r/War102Podcast/https://war102.buzzsprout.com

Send us a textFacilitating deeply human spaces centered on connection and community for over 15 years now is the one and only Rangineh Azimzadeh Tehrani, the Principal and Founder of Solh Resolutions International. A Circle Practitioner and Certified Professional Facilitator©, Rangineh lives into her core values of empathy and self-awareness through her work with The Circle Way (TCW), a circle methodology that offers a counter-cultural, equity-centered approach to working with groups while shifting organizations from transactional places into relational spaces. Her early years rooted in Tehran where she lived with her family during the Iran/Iraq war, ultimately set the foundation for her commitment to peace and conflict transformation work. Rangineh has worked with cross-sector organizations from community-based organizations to local governments. She was part of a global facilitation team that trained Saudi executive health care professionals in facilitation methods as part of the country's 2030 Vision, for which the project won an IAF Gold Impact Award.   Hit play to listen to this fascinating conversation illustrating Rangineh's brilliant work facilitating community engagements, conflict consciousness workshops, racial healing circles and more.    [05:25s] Genesis of her work in conflict resolution [09:34s] Journey into facilitation[16:29s] Facilitating community engagements[19:01s] Conflict consciousness workshops [44:54s] RWL: Read ‘Clarity & Connection' by Yung Pueblo; ‘Emergent Strategy' by Adrienne Maree Brown; ‘Holding Change' by Adrienne Maree Brown; ‘Rest is Resistance' by Tricia Hersey; ‘Hope for the Flowers' by Trina Paulus; LISTEN to Damien Escobar        Connect with Rangineh on LinkedInFind out more about Rangineh's work at https://www.solhresolutionsinternational.com/  Connect with Vinay on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! podcast@c2cod.comSubscribe to us on your favorite platforms.This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together'. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook 

In questo podcast, dalla voce dell'architetto e politico iraniano Mehdi Chamran, il racconto della Rivoluzione islamica che l'11 febbraio del 1979 trasformò l'Iran, regno dello Scià di Persia Reza Pahlavi, in una repubblica islamica sciita. Chamran attualmente presidente del Consiglio comunale di Teheran, è una delle figure più autorevoli che hanno partecipato alla rivoluzione. È stato negli anni il capo dell'intelligence esterna e tra coloro che hanno contribuito al programma di sviluppo nucleare del Paese. Con suo fratello, Mostafa Chamran, ha dato vita agli Hezbollah libanesi, il Partito di Dio. Suo fratello Mostafa, politico, comandante e guerrigliero iraniano, ha servito come Primo Ministro della Difesa nell'Iran post-rivoluzionario, è stato membro del parlamento, nonché Comandante dei Volontari paramilitari nella guerra Iran-Iraq. Durante quel lungo terribile conflitto perse la vita. Nella prima parte del podcast, Charman ripercorre la storia della Rivoluzione islamica. Nella seconda ricorda l'Ayatollah Ruhollah Moṣṭafāvī Mōsavī Khomeini, Guida suprema dell'Iran dal 1979 al 1989 e Padre della Rivoluzione, l'attuale Guida Suprema, l'Ayatollah Seyyed Alì Khamenei, già presidente della repubblica Islamica dal 1981 al 1989, massimo esponente nazionale del clero sciita. Infine il racconto di Mehdi Charman si chiude con la testimonianza della fondazione e costituzione di Hezbollah, il Partito di Dio libanese. A cura di Francesco De Leo. Montaggio di Silvio Farina. https://storiainpodcast.focus.it - Canale Eventi e luoghi ------------ Storia in Podcast di Focus si può ascoltare anche su Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/293C5TZniMOgqHdBLSTaRc ed Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/la-voce-della-storia/id1511551427. Siamo in tutte le edicole... ma anche qui: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FocusStoria/ - Gruppo Facebook Focus Storia Wars: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FocuStoriaWars/ (per appassionati di storia militare) - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/focusitvideo - Twitter: https://twitter.com/focusstoria - Sito: https://www.focus.it/cultura Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In questo podcast, dalla voce dell'architetto e politico iraniano Mehdi Chamran, il racconto della Rivoluzione islamica che l'11 febbraio del 1979 trasformò l'Iran, regno dello Scià di Persia Reza Pahlavi, in una repubblica islamica sciita. Chamran attualmente presidente del Consiglio comunale di Teheran, è una delle figure più autorevoli che hanno partecipato alla rivoluzione. È stato negli anni il capo dell'intelligence esterna e tra coloro che hanno contribuito al programma di sviluppo nucleare del Paese. Con suo fratello, Mostafa Chamran, ha dato vita agli Hezbollah libanesi, il Partito di Dio. Suo fratello Mostafa, politico, comandante e guerrigliero iraniano, ha servito come Primo Ministro della Difesa nell'Iran post-rivoluzionario, è stato membro del parlamento, nonché Comandante dei Volontari paramilitari nella guerra Iran-Iraq. Durante quel lungo terribile conflitto perse la vita. Nella prima parte del podcast, Charman ripercorre la storia della Rivoluzione islamica. Nella seconda ricorda l'Ayatollah Ruhollah Moṣṭafāvī Mōsavī Khomeini, Guida suprema dell'Iran dal 1979 al 1989 e Padre della Rivoluzione, l'attuale Guida Suprema, l'Ayatollah Seyyed Alì Khamenei, già presidente della repubblica Islamica dal 1981 al 1989, massimo esponente nazionale del clero sciita. Infine il racconto di Mehdi Charman si chiude con la testimonianza della fondazione e costituzione di Hezbollah, il Partito di Dio libanese. A cura di Francesco De Leo. Montaggio di Silvio Farina. https://storiainpodcast.focus.it - Canale Eventi e luoghi ------------ Storia in Podcast di Focus si può ascoltare anche su Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/293C5TZniMOgqHdBLSTaRc ed Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/la-voce-della-storia/id1511551427. Siamo in tutte le edicole... ma anche qui: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FocusStoria/ - Gruppo Facebook Focus Storia Wars: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FocuStoriaWars/ (per appassionati di storia militare) - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/focusitvideo - Twitter: https://twitter.com/focusstoria - Sito: https://www.focus.it/cultura Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author James Arthur Ray and his partner Bersabeh Ray joined Richard Syrett (Twitter) to discuss James' transformative journey from a struggling entrepreneur to a renowned figure in personal development, to the tragic events surrounding a sweat lodge ceremony in Sedona, Arizona that he was conducting in 2009. His breakthrough came after he participated in the documentary "The Secret," which propelled him into the limelight, leading to appearances on major platforms like Oprah and the Today Show. "I went from living hand to mouth to a personal net worth of over $20 million," he shared. However, Ray acknowledged that this success led him to lose sight of his humility and original mission.Regarding the tragedy in Sedona, where three participants died and 18 were injured, Ray said that medical evidence pointed to pesticide exposure but this was not widely reported in the media. In 2011, Ray went on trial for his involvement in the incident and he was found guilty of negligent homicide and served 20 months in jail. "You have to take absolute responsibility for every single thing in your life," Ray said, acknowledging his leadership role in the event. However, he maintained, "Did I intend to harm people? No."When he got out, he was homeless, had lost his reputation, and was millions of dollars in debt. It was at this point that Bersabeh came into his life. She had experienced a number of traumatic events, having grown up in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war, and explained how her suffering allowed her to connect deeply with Ray's pain. Their bond, forged in adversity, has driven them to help others heal from their traumas, and deal with the consequences of "spiritual warfare." The two also touched on their new book, which explores three human dilemmas-- God, money, and sex. These three issues account for why there's so much pain, suffering, and chaos in the world, Ray suggested.-----------First hour guest, Constance Victoria Briggs, explored the intriguing connections between Earth and extraterrestrial civilizations, delving into themes of cosmic history and advanced technologies. She discussed the possibility of extraterrestrial beings residing underground within planets or moons to shield themselves from surface-level dangers. There have been reports that our Moon and other bodies in space could be hollow, she noted. The Moon has played an essential role in sustaining life on Earth, she added, positing that it may have been artificially placed to stabilize conditions on our planet. Addressing the possibility of cosmic conflict, she recounted historical accounts of battles in the skies, notably the Nuremberg sighting of 1561. She also touched on the concept of terraforming, proposing that extraterrestrials could have seeded life on Earth.

For more than three decades, Peter Walaschek has been on the run. In the late 1980's, during the Iran-Iraq war, Walaschek admitted to selling illegal chemicals used to make mustard gas to the Iranian regime. But he wasn't a professional weapons dealer or a career criminal. He was a pharmacist who happened to really hate his office job. Reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou joins Crime Story to explain what it was like sitting across from the international fugitive, and how, Walaschek says, he went from working in a pharmacy in Germany to visiting the battlefields of Iran. Feedback for us? You can email us directly at crimestory@cbc.ca.Hear Crime Story episodes a week early, and ad-free, by subscribing on Apple Podcasts.

This week on International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey interviews Bertrand Ramcharan, former top UN diplomat and author of the recent book, The UN Security Council and Its Protective Function (Melrose Legal Publishers, 2024). Ramcharan describes the many instances in which the UN Secretaries-General worked discreetly to secure peace agreements in conflicts such as the Iran-Iraq war, the Cuban missile crisis, and the Russia-Georgia territorial dispute. He argues that these mediations followed three specific strategies: discreet diplomacy, patience, and waiting for the ripeness of conflicts, through which Secretaries-General have deployed their good offices. Ramcharan also proposes using previously successful approaches to address the current conflicts in Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan, which involve working with Great Powers instead of lecturing them and appointing envoys whose prestige may enhance the credibility of the UN and facilitate conflict resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

This week on International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey interviews Bertrand Ramcharan, former top UN diplomat and author of the recent book, The UN Security Council and Its Protective Function (Melrose Legal Publishers, 2024). Ramcharan describes the many instances in which the UN Secretaries-General worked discreetly to secure peace agreements in conflicts such as the Iran-Iraq war, the Cuban missile crisis, and the Russia-Georgia territorial dispute. He argues that these mediations followed three specific strategies: discreet diplomacy, patience, and waiting for the ripeness of conflicts, through which Secretaries-General have deployed their good offices. Ramcharan also proposes using previously successful approaches to address the current conflicts in Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan, which involve working with Great Powers instead of lecturing them and appointing envoys whose prestige may enhance the credibility of the UN and facilitate conflict resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

This week on International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey interviews Bertrand Ramcharan, former top UN diplomat and author of the recent book, The UN Security Council and Its Protective Function (Melrose Legal Publishers, 2024). Ramcharan describes the many instances in which the UN Secretaries-General worked discreetly to secure peace agreements in conflicts such as the Iran-Iraq war, the Cuban missile crisis, and the Russia-Georgia territorial dispute. He argues that these mediations followed three specific strategies: discreet diplomacy, patience, and waiting for the ripeness of conflicts, through which Secretaries-General have deployed their good offices. Ramcharan also proposes using previously successful approaches to address the current conflicts in Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan, which involve working with Great Powers instead of lecturing them and appointing envoys whose prestige may enhance the credibility of the UN and facilitate conflict resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

This week on International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey interviews Bertrand Ramcharan, former top UN diplomat and author of the recent book, The UN Security Council and Its Protective Function (Melrose Legal Publishers, 2024). Ramcharan describes the many instances in which the UN Secretaries-General worked discreetly to secure peace agreements in conflicts such as the Iran-Iraq war, the Cuban missile crisis, and the Russia-Georgia territorial dispute. He argues that these mediations followed three specific strategies: discreet diplomacy, patience, and waiting for the ripeness of conflicts, through which Secretaries-General have deployed their good offices. Ramcharan also proposes using previously successful approaches to address the current conflicts in Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan, which involve working with Great Powers instead of lecturing them and appointing envoys whose prestige may enhance the credibility of the UN and facilitate conflict resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on International Horizons, RBI Director John Torpey interviews Bertrand Ramcharan, former top UN diplomat and author of the recent book, The UN Security Council and Its Protective Function (Melrose Legal Publishers, 2024). Ramcharan describes the many instances in which the UN Secretaries-General worked discreetly to secure peace agreements in conflicts such as the Iran-Iraq war, the Cuban missile crisis, and the Russia-Georgia territorial dispute. He argues that these mediations followed three specific strategies: discreet diplomacy, patience, and waiting for the ripeness of conflicts, through which Secretaries-General have deployed their good offices. Ramcharan also proposes using previously successful approaches to address the current conflicts in Middle East, Ukraine, and Sudan, which involve working with Great Powers instead of lecturing them and appointing envoys whose prestige may enhance the credibility of the UN and facilitate conflict resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why far left Gen Z activists idealize foreign cultures halfway across the planet while diminishing their own, to the point of holding beliefs that seem paradoxical or even delusional? Today's brilliant guest, Maral Salmassi, helps us explore the complex dynamics of the "Queers for Palestine" movement and the sadomasochistic interpersonal dynamics that can emerge within woke culture.Maral draws on the psychological frameworks of Erich Fromm to unpack the internal conflicts that fuel these behaviors. Are we witnessing a projection of powerlessness that leads to sadistic control over dissenting voices? As we navigate these intricate themes, we also touch on the implications of cluster B personality traits in social movements. In order to better understand ideologically captured youth, what do mature thinkers need to know about psychological phenomena such as splitting, projection, idealization and devaluation, and the Karpman Drama Triangle of victim, rescuer and persecutor? What role does social media play in amplifying these dynamics, and how does it contribute to identity fragmentation among vulnerable individuals?Join us as we dissect the paradoxes of ideological purity and the logical fallacies that can arise in the pursuit of social justice. Tune in to discover Maral's insights and my reflections on these pressing questions that resonate deeply in today's cultural landscape. Today's format deviates from the norm as Maral reads a thoughtfully scripted monologue prepared exclusively for my listeners, and I respond with my asynchronous reflections.Maral Salmassi was born in Tehran, Iran, and spent her early years in Iran, Jordan, and Israel, where her father was a diplomat under the Shah. Her mother, a literature teacher, nurtured her appreciation for culture and the arts. Following the fall of the Shah and the outbreak of the Iran-Iraq war, her family fled Iran in 1986, settling in Germany. Salmassi pursued an education in Media Art in Cologne, which provided a foundation for her future endeavors. She is also a self-taught music producer and sound engineer. Since 1997, she has shaped culture as an artist, producer, and entrepreneur, initially in Cologne and later in Berlin. Her work is influenced by her diverse cultural background and a strong interest in sociopolitics and psychology. She also spent a brief period living in France, contributing to her multicultural perspective.Books mentioned in this episode:The Anatomy of Human Destructiveness by Erich FrommEscape from Freedom by Erich FrommThe Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff00:00 Start[00:00:10] Ideological purity in woke culture.[00:05:06] Sadomasochism in Queers for Palestine.[00:08:07] Polarizing content and identity.[00:12:20] Gameable heuristics in society.[00:17:34] Victim mentality and self-interest.[00:20:10] Reaction formation and its implications.[00:24:46] Woke beliefs and self-interest.[00:27:25] Sadomasochism and entitlement dynamics.ROGD REPAIR Course + Community for Parents is available now! Are you concerned about an adolescent or young adult with Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria? Join at ROGDrepair.com and get instant access to over 100 lessons designed to equip you with the psychological insights and communication tools you need to get through to your kid. 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Experience the mesmerizing journey of Babak Amini, an Iranian guitarist and composer whose talent and resilience have transcended extraordinary challenges. From his childhood moments picking up a small guitar at age 10 to launching "Blue of the Rain," the first post-revolution guitar album in Iran, Babak's story is a testament to the power of passion against all odds. He recounts the adversities faced during the Iran-Iraq war and the cultural restrictions that couldn't deter his devotion to music, providing a glimpse into the life of an artist who never let go of his dreams.Babak's evolution as a guitarist is nothing short of remarkable. Listen as he shares his journey from resisting the use of a pick to mastering flamenco , all while drawing inspiration from legends like Paco de Lucia and Al Di Meola . His narrative unfolds with a significant highlight—collaborating with the distinguished guitar luthier Felipe Conde, leading to his very own signature guitar line. Babak's insights into the modern era of musicianship, where technology and diverse skills play a crucial role, offer invaluable lessons for aspiring guitarists.In our heartfelt conversation, Babak offers sage advice on music, fame, and trust. He emphasizes the importance of nurturing one's unique musical style over chasing quick fame and financial success.

In questo podcast – sesto episodio della docuserie “Il Mossad. Successi e fallimenti del più grande e temuto servizio segreto al mondo” – l'analista strategico Gianluca Ansalone (Docente di Geopolitica al Campus Biomedico di Roma-Università di Roma Tor Vergata) racconta la vicenda del super cannone di Saddam Hussein – il progetto Babilonia – durante la lunga guerra Iran-Iraq (1980-1988).  A cura di Francesco De Leo. Montaggio di Silvio Farina. https://storiainpodcast.focus.it - Canale Eventi e luoghi ------------ Storia in Podcast di Focus si può ascoltare anche su Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/293C5TZniMOgqHdBLSTaRc ed Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/la-voce-della-storia/id1511551427. Siamo in tutte le edicole... ma anche qui: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FocusStoria/ - Gruppo Facebook Focus Storia Wars: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FocuStoriaWars/ (per appassionati di storia militare) - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/focusitvideo - Twitter: https://twitter.com/focusstoria - Sito: https://www.focus.it/cultura Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Kevin Tumlinson, and Jena Brown as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including: Hugo awards organizers reveal thousands were spent on fraudulent votes to help one writer win; Orbit, a division of Hachette Book Group, announced the launch of Run for It; and HarperAlley, the graphic novel imprint at HarperCollins, expands into Adult Graphic Novels. Then, stick around for a chat with Daniel Silva! Daniel Silva has been called his generation's finest writer of international intrigue and one of the greatest American spy novelists ever. Compelling, passionate, haunting, brilliant: these are the words that have been used to describe the work of award-winning #1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva. Silva burst onto the scene in 1997 with his electrifying bestselling debut, The Unlikely Spy, a novel of love and deception set around the Allied invasion of France in World War II. His second and third novels, The Mark of the Assassin and The Marching Season, were also instant New York Times bestsellers and starred two of Silva's most memorable characters: CIA officer Michael Osbourne and international hit man Jean-Paul Delaroche. But it was Silva's fourth novel, The Kill Artist, which would alter the course of his career. The novel featured a character described as one of the most memorable and compelling in contemporary fiction, the art restorer and sometime Israeli secret agent Gabriel Allon, and though Silva did not realize it at the time, Gabriel's adventures had only just begun. Gabriel Allon appears in Silva's next twenty-one novels, each one more successful than the last. Silva knew from a very early age that he wanted to become a writer, but his first profession would be journalism. Born in Michigan, raised and educated in California, he was pursuing a master's degree in international relations when he received a temporary job offer from United Press International to help cover the 1984 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. Later that year Silva abandoned his studies and joined UPI fulltime, working first in San Francisco, then on the foreign desk in Washington, and finally as Middle East correspondent in Cairo and the Persian Gulf. In 1987, while covering the Iran-Iraq war, he met NBC Today National Correspondent Jamie Gangel and they were married later that year. Silva returned to Washington and went to work for CNN and became Executive Producer of its talk show unit including shows like Crossfire, Capital Gang and Reliable Sources. In 1995 he confessed to Jamie that his true ambition was to be a novelist. With her support and encouragement he secretly began work on the manuscript that would eventually become the instant bestseller The Unlikely Spy. He left CNN in 1997 after the book's successful publication and began writing full time. Since then all of Silva's books have been New York Times and international bestsellers. His books have been translated in to more than 30 languages and are published around the world. He is currently at work on a new novel and warmly thanks all those friends and loyal readers who have helped to make his books such an amazing success. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

How far would you travel for a good conversation? For hosts Tyler Hogge and Sterling Snow it was a no brainer to fly 2000 miles to talk with Kaz Nejatian, the COO of Shopify in their Toronto HQ. Kaz is a fascinating mind in tech and an unconventional thinker shaping the the product culture of Shopify. He shares his story of growing up in Iran, experiencing the Iran-Iraq war, and eventually immigrating to Canada at age 12. In Canada, Kaz gets even deeper into his fascination with computers and goes onto found a YC company, run a product line at Meta and now acts as the COO and Product Evangelist at multi-billion dollar company Shopify. Tyler and Sterling find out why Shopify employees have no meetings, how big tech companies are doing product wrong, and why Shopify's unique culture will create a 100 year company that just keeps getting bigger. Chapters: 01:50 - Kaz's Childhood in Iran and Fleeing to Canada06:49 - Hot Takes on Current Protests on College Campuses 07:55 - Early Exposure To Computers and Path To Tech11:17 - The Best Product Managers Are Weird People13:30 - "I Cannot Take An Average Person And Train Them To Be A PM" 21:25 - How Shopify Is Different Than Other Big Companies31:00 - How Kaz Killed Meetings At Shopify37:30 - Write Code And Talk To Users, Do That Over And Over Again43:39 - Why Getting Married Will Be Your Best Career Accelerant50:00 - Wrap Up questions57:25 - Tyler & Sterling's Recap_________________________Connect With Kazhttps://x.com/canadakazKaz@shopify.com Connect With Tyler & Sterlinghttps://x.com/thoggehttps://x.com/sterlingmsnowFollow The I/O Podcast (New Episodes Monthly) https://x.com/IO__podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCayuY0VO95kQTUXJvh9T0oQhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-investor-operator-io-podcast/id1678642609https://open.spotify.com/show/0J92LTLgpHe8C0CzEaCBDG

This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by award-winning author Ari Honarvar, who discusses her novel A Girl Called Rumi, which is published by our friends at Forest Avenue Press.  Topics of discussion include refugee advocacy, Colorado, growing up in a war-torn region, the conflict between Israel and Palestine, mothership in Iran, ants, how to hide a horse, the concept of Home, the Iran/Iraq war, and much more.  Copies of A Girl Called Rumi can be purchased here from Page 158 Books.  

In this episode, Payam Zamani shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war as a Bahá'í to becoming a successful tech entrepreneur and author in the United States. His new book, Crossing the Desert: The Power of Embracing Life's Difficult Journeys, chronicles his inspiring story of overcoming numerous hardships. Payam co-founded AutoWeb.com and founded One Planet Group, which invests in early-stage companies to positively impact society. We discuss his challenging experiences in Iran, his daring escape, and the power of hope and perseverance. Additionally, we explore his concept of spiritual capitalism, where businesses serve society and his belief in the importance of community and service. Some highlights we explore: Challenges Payam faced starting anew in the U.S. and his path to entrepreneurial success. Spiritual capitalism and how intention in business practices leads to both success and fulfillment. How hope can help one embrace adversity and turn challenges into creative opportunities for growth. And more! Enjoy!

GUESTS OVERVIEW: Hailing from Honolulu, Hawaii, James Arthur Ray is the author of six internationally best-selling books including his New York Times bestseller HARMONIC WEALTH: The Secret to Attracting the Life You Want. James has gained widespread recognition as a speaker, including his contribution to the film “The Secret,” which popularized the Law of Attraction. His teachings, which blended motivational speaking with spiritual ideas, attracted a large following. Ray's life and his career, however, took a dramatic turn in 2009 when he and his company were involved in a tragic accident, and he lost everything. Since that time, he has applied the same strategies he taught his clients for decades to rebuild his own life and business and to come back strong. Born in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war, Bersabeh's childhood was marked by violence and loss, witnessing the horrors of war firsthand. At six, she fled to Pakistan with her family, and later to America, where she faced cultural isolation and fell into gang life. Despite an abusive marriage, Bersabeh found strength in adversity. Meeting James, who was homeless and in debt, they forged a resilient bond. Now, as an intuitive consultant, Bersabeh aids others in healing and reclaiming their power, drawing from her profound experiences of trauma and redemption. You can learn more at jamesray.com and harmonicwealthglobal.com X/Twitter: @JamesARay | @BersabehRay

Send us a Text Message.In this compelling episode, Sylvia interviews two extraordinary professionals, Leyla Balakhane and Jennifer Terando. Leyla and Jennifer share their unique and inspiring journeys into the mediation field, from Leyla's challenging upbringing during the Iran-Iraq war to Jennifer's diverse background in nursing and law. They offer invaluable lessons for legal and financial professionals looking to specialize and grow their practices. Both experts provide practical advice on building trust, attracting clients, and offering exceptional service. The episode also covers actionable tips for growing a successful mediation practice through effective networking, leveraging LinkedIn, educating with course and engaging with professional associations. Learn about the rewarding journey of contributing to mediation organizations and the development of training programs aimed at nurturing the next generation of mediators. This episode is packed with expert advice and inspiring stories that will inspire you to grow your practice!Resources Mentioned:Sign up for their course:   Mediation Forty-Hour Training MasteryMore about Leyla BalakhaneMore about Jennifer Terando Chapter summaries:Building Trust and Developing Niches (0:12:52)Building Professional Mediation Practices (0:16:55)Effective Networking for Mediators (0:24:31)Developing Mediation Training Program (0:31:03)Key takeaways:- Importance of Specialization: Specializing in a niche can significantly enhance service quality and market adaptability.- Building Trust and Attracting Clients: Personal and professional backgrounds can help shape and refine one's mediation niche. Understanding what uniquely attracts clients and evolving niches over time are crucial.- Growing a Mediation Practice: Effective networking within legal communities and leveraging opportunities like court panels can boost a mediation practice. Offering educational courses and participating in traditional networking groups are essential strategies.-Networking and Professional Associations: Engaging with professional associations and leveraging social media, particularly LinkedIn, can Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts"Love listening and learning from the Serve First, Sell Later Marketing Podcast” If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people -- just like you. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!Sign up for our free LinkedIn newsletter on marketing your professional practice Click here for a free strategy call Connect with me on linkedin Join our online community Follow me on instagram Follow me on twitter Subscribe to my youtube channel ...

Recently, current states like Ireland, Spain, Norway. Hungary. Poland are calling for the unilateral establishment of a Palenstinian state, without Israeli support or consultation.None of these countries, Ireland, Spain, Norway. Hungary. Poland, acknowledged a state of Palestine before the October 7 massacre. None of them. None of them acknowledged a state of Palestine on October 6th.But After Hamas commits an atrocity on Oct 7, that's when many states say, OK, now you get a state. That's the way this works. You deserve a state. You deserve a state. Now. Is that going to facilitate peace in the region?Do you think that the Saudis are interested in a Palestinian state? They certainly are not. They have to say that they are because obviously their population hates Israel. But the Saudi leadership has zero interest In a state of Palestine that becomes an Iranian proxy state directed against it near its own borders, of course they're not interested in that. Which is why the Saudis openly said to the Biden administration. Please stop pressuring for a Palestinian state. Stop it.A false notion: That when a Palestinian state is magically established, all conflict in the Middle East goes away, which is absolutely irrational. Middle East Conflict – The vast majority of conflict in the Middle East, if you're counting dead, wounded, every war, has nothing to do with Israel or the Palestinians. Check out their own Iran-Iraq war, or the conflicts in Syria or ISIS or the takeover of Lebanon by Iran, if you don't believe me.War is a pretty constant feature of the region actually, as it turns out.The world in large measure trying to pressure Israel to make concessions to a terror entity. In the middle of a war against the terror entity meanwhile would facilitate peace.The notion that there should be a Palestinian state taking control of its own borders is an idea whose time is not here. Absolutely not, considering those borders have been used to facilitate terrorism.

On air with Yuri Romanenko, we discussed possible scenarios for the war in Ukraine on the eve of  Peace Summit in Switzerland:➤ 00:05 Romanenko: Peace Summit in Switzerland on June 15-16 in the context of other significant events in Ukraine.➤ 01:51 Arestovich: if China and the United States do not participate in the summit, who will guarantee peace? Hypothesis: The US and China have a different plan.➤ 03:09 Possible plan of the USA and China according to statements by politicians on each side.➤ 06:27 There is good news, even when the positions of the Russian Federation, the USA and China are clear and no changes are planned.➤ 08:15 Russians are demonstrating strategic ability to move borders. Russia's task is to attack. The West's task is to stop the offensive.➤ 10:10 Preparations for a fierce confrontation between Ukraine and Russia: the struggle of potentials is underway, the scenario is repeating itself, the range of weapons and Ukraine's ability to strike at Russian territory are expanding.➤ 14:05 What can Ukraine expect from the NATO summit in Washington in June and from Trump's statements? US guarantees for Ukraine: hints help understand the limits of the deal.➤ 17:59 Western politicians cannot allow the aggressor's conquests to be legalized by signing Putin's demands to fix borders.➤ 20:30 What conditions can be acceptable for the collective West within the peace process?➤ 23:05 Chinese businesses leaving Russia due to Putin's inability to negotiate and the possibility of a complete economic embargo on the Russian Federation. ➤ 27:10 Hypothesis: summer and autumn will be spent with Russia attacking and Ukraine in defence. Negotiating positions may begin to take shape after the inauguration of next US President, in winter. None of the warring parties has significant advantage.➤ 32:21 Opinion of US Secretary of State Blinken: Putin's game of Zelensky's illegitimacy has reached a dead end. Factors and variables.➤ 35:30 China's position is to support Russia, but not to enter into confrontation with the West. Ukraine is entering the Iran-Iraq scenario.➤ 38:42 Should the first F-16 aircraft in Ukraine be used for air defense? Cautiously optimistic scenario: Europe will likely invest in increasing its military capabilities and help Ukraine.➤ 41:25 Fundraiser of the Ukrainian military.➤ 42:20 Will the debate between Arestovich and Portnikov take place? Why the image of victim  is harmful for Ukraine?English translation #PrivateerStation. Olexiy Arestovych (Kiev): Former Advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oleksiy_Arestovych Official channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/arestovych Social Media: https://lnk.bio/alexey.arestovichYuriy Romanenko, Ukraine Politologist. https://www.youtube.com/ yuriyromanenko_ukraine  

Bersabeh, an Iranian-born individual, shares a riveting tale of growing up amid the Iran-Iraq war. Her early life, marred by the horrors of war and personal traumas, including her father's imprisonment and personal assaults, sets the stage for a discussion on resilience, healing, and transformation. This episode delves into how one can reclaim power and find peace after profound adversity.

The Kardashian family traces its roots back to Armenia. The family originally lived in Kars, a city in Eastern Turkey. In 1915, during the Armenian Genocide, the Kardashian family was forced to flee their homeland and resettle in the United States. The family eventually settled in Los Angeles, where the Kardashians have been ever since. How did Kardashians escape Armenian Genocide?? U.S., Not Israel, Shot Down Most […] The post 3/3 *Middle East: Palestine, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria colonized to DESTROY Cultures and LAND Boundaries. USA is a BANKRUPT Corportion NOT a Democracy. **NEW SECRET USA Base NOW in Israel (Site 512) appeared first on Psychopath In Your Life.

Sorry, I deleted the show notes by accident.  NOTE: At 51:00 the audio speeds up, will record that part again in Episode #3. The post 2 /3 *Middle East: Palestine, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Syria colonized: The Sykes–Picot Agreement divided up the region to DESTROY Cultures and LAND Boundaries. France and UK Secret Plan Exposed. Exposing today a SECRET Base NOW in Israel (Site 512) appeared first on Psychopath In Your Life.

  Law Enforcement Support Office – Wikipedia    How the British Divided Up the Ottoman Empire – History – Thoughts and Knowledge – Alukah.net  Why Were Jewish Zionists Behind The Armenian Holocaust? – The Millennium Report    A century on: Why Arabs resent Sykes-Picot (aljazeera.com)    Jules Cambon, the Sykes-Picot Agreement, and the Balfour Declaration: […] The post 1 of 2 *How Middle East: Egypt, Kurdistan, Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria were colonized: The Sykes–Picot Agreement divided up the region to DESTROY Cultures and LAND Boundaries.  France and UK Secret Plan Exposed. appeared first on Psychopath In Your Life.

When the echoes of our past threaten to silence our future, where do we turn for the volume knob? Join me as we unravel the threads of resilience with James and Bear, a couple whose narrative weaves a compelling tapestry of truth and transformation. Our exchange ventures through the poignant power of music, love's unexpected cadences, and the fortitude carved from childhood's harsh landscapes. A reflection on my own journey through the Iran-Iraq war lays bare the tenacity required to reclaim one's story from the shadows of trauma.Amid the cacophony of today's societal discourse, where do we find the melody of authenticity? In conversation with James, a philosopher and bestselling author, and his partner Bear, we confront the specter of toxic masculinity and the generational chasms that challenge our collective integrity. From the tumultuous waves of personal redemption to the tranquil shores of responsible leadership, our guests share their insights on rewriting the script of one's life. We dissect the critical departures from societal values and the pressing need to redefine masculinity beyond its warped modern iterations, advocating for a return to humility and accountability.As we navigate the complex symphony of leadership and personal growth, the contributions of both James and Bear resonate with profound clarity. Their partnership underscores the significance of a supportive foundation, a theme echoed in James's latest literary endeavor, "The Business of Redemption." Their stories serve not merely as a beacon for those adrift in the stormy seas of change but as a testament to the transformative power of embracing one's role at the helm. So, lend an ear and perhaps find the harmony in your own narrative, guided by the experiences and wisdom shared within these conversations.Thanks for listening. Please check out our website at www.forsauk.com to hear great conversations on topics that need to be talked about. In these times of intense polarization we all need to find time to expand our Frame of Reference.

Podcast Episode Summary:In this episode of Mid-Atlantic, host Roifield Brown sits down with Ian Sanders, host and producer of Cold War Conversations, to dive deep into the Cold War's impact on the Middle East. Through a detailed and engaging discussion, they explore the geopolitical dynamics, conflicts, and the roles of global superpowers in shaping the region's history. This conversation sheds light on lesser-known aspects of the Cold War, emphasising the importance of oral histories in understanding complex historical events.Show Notes & Topics Discussed:Cold War's Influence in the Middle East:Specific Conflicts and Events:The geopolitical shifts in the 1950s, including the overthrow of the monarchy in Egypt and the rise of Nasser, signalling a move towards socialism but not communism.The strategic importance of Jordan post-formation of the State of Israel and its complex relationship with both the West and its own citizens.The Six-Day War and its consequences, including Israel's territorial gains and the weakening of Nasser's position in Egypt.The Iran-Iraq War as a significant yet often backgrounded conflict of the '80s, illustrating the enduring legacy of border disputes and the influence of external powers.Soviet Union's Challenges:The draining effect of the Soviet Union's involvement in Afghanistan, drawing parallels to the American experience in the region decades later.The withdrawal from Afghanistan and the internal pressures leading to the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.Broader Implications and Themes:The rise of Arab nationalism and anti-colonial movements in the Middle East, facilitated by the geopolitical vacuum left by declining British and French influence.The emergence of Islamic fundamentalism as a significant force following the Cold War, with ties back to the conflict in Afghanistan.Conclusion and Podcast Promotion:Ian Sanders encourages listeners to explore Cold War Conversations for in-depth interviews and stories, offering a comprehensive view of the Cold War's global impact.Host Roifield Brown wraps up the episode with a call for listener engagement through reviews and previews upcoming content for the podcast series.Quotes"And at the end of the conflict, there was really nothing. Nothing there, there was no benefit really from either side. They almost ended up back at where they started there, but there were a number of proxy forces operating in, in both countries.""So the Soviet Union fades away to Christmas 1991. But I think one of the other things that weakens the Soviet position is they have been exhausted, their army's been exhausted and bled dry by their ill-advised invasion into Afghanistan in 1979.""Yeah, the Iran-Iraq war is an interesting one. I remember this playing out in the '80s and it was almost like background noise, but in terms of its scale and the number of people killed, it is a really significant conflict and particularly for that area.""The six-day war was really a Israeli surprise, a surprise attack on Egypt. What was happening at the time is Egypt had told the United Nation forces that were on the Suez Canal to they had to get out. And in the process of them leaving, Israel sees a great opportunity to launch a surprise attack." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E398 Bersabeh Ray experienced more chaos as a child than some people experience their whole lives. Born in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war, she bore witness to tragedy, terror, death, and violence. Her family escaped and eventually made their way to the United States. Her early years took their toll and she had to fight […]

Welcome to the latest episode of our heartfelt and engaging podcast series on Spotify, where Ramin and Mehrshad invite you to a cozy virtual tea party filled with stories, laughter, and valuable life lessons. Join us as we explore the depths of cultural experiences, personal resilience, and the power of human connection. In this special installment, Ramin opens up about a poignant chapter from his life, reflecting on his upbringing during the tumultuous Iran-Iraq war. With raw honesty and vulnerability, he shares the profound impact of rediscovering the heartfelt letters penned by his mother, offering listeners a window into his journey of self-discovery and emotional healing. But this podcast isn't just about the past – it's also a celebration of the present and a beacon of hope for the future. As Ramin and Mehrshad delve into discussions about mental resilience and the importance of staying strong in the face of adversity, their words resonate with authenticity and empathy, reminding us all of our innate capacity for growth and transformation. From light-hearted anecdotes to deep philosophical insights, this episode is a tapestry of human experiences woven with threads of laughter, tears, and everything in between. So grab your headphones, pour yourself a steaming cup of tea, and immerse yourself in this captivating conversation that transcends borders and touches hearts. Join the dialogue on Spotify using these hashtags: #HeartfeltConversations #PersianPride #TeaTimeTales #StrengthInUnity. And remember to hit that follow button to stay updated on future episodes – because life is better when we journey together.

In 1988, amid the Iran-Iraq war, the U.S. military accidentally shot down an Iranian commercial passenger jet, killing all 290 people aboard. That real-life tragedy sets in motion the fictional events in the new novel "Martyr!" a young Iranian American poet named Kaveh Akbar. Jeffrey Brown has the story for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This nation of ours has a culture, a decency, and way of life, that requires we protect our borders. We are a nation of immigrants, rules, law, and order, that has been unfairly disrespected. Protecting the border is the not only required but, it is essential to the maintenance of American respect. We are helping nations around the world that don't respect us. IF folks here don't like it...LEAVE! On the other hand, what are we doing funding overseas interests that don't respect us!? Not long ago Barack Obama, our 44th U.S. President, was giving Iran $150-BILLION and an addition $1.8-BILLION OF CASH on the Iranian airport runway for use by Iran/Iraq to fund causes that consider USA and Israel their enemies! Why is the Biden Administration not moving the illegal immigrants out in short order? Donald Trump has a pending unprecedented plan 'at the ready', staged to return ALL illegals to their native land. It's unfair to those who came here LEGALLY. They are now subordinated to a mass invasion of illegals that Biden does nothing about! Biden or no Biden...Trump or no Trump, we must move before the next election. I fear the 'sleeper cell' forces wait silently as our neighbors ready to take American down from within! I fear they will respond domestically while our attention is focused on a response to the Houthis in Yemen and other overseas interests. Meanwhile Taiwan, in China's backyard, is protected if we act independently, economically, worldwide. Meaning, China cannot handcuff us and continue to control our economy. Doing so just turns our nation over to them. We made China! IF we open our oil pipelines and processing, as but one example, we will no longer be held hostage to the salacious 'goods' Russia and China have on Biden. Biden has put himself in the position of being controlled by these adversaries, and we can only wonder why.ORIGINAL LINK: https://tntvideo.podbean.com/e/sotn2/ Join the Conversation: https://GeneValentino.com WMXI Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewsRadio981 More WMXI Interviews: https://genevalentino.com/wmxi-interviews/ More GrassRoots TruthCast Episodes: https://genevalentino.com/grassroots-truthcast-with-gene-valentino/ More Broadcasts with Gene as the Guest: https://genevalentino.com/america-beyond-the-noise/ More About Gene Valentino: https://genevalentino.com/about-gene-valentino/

With Great Britain at our side, USA responds to the Houthi's attacks on America. We are reminded that Biden removed the Houthi's from Trump's terror watch list, only days after Biden took office. We must now step up and respond to Houthi attacks on 120+ american bases. The Houthi's have publicly announced they want to kill America and Israel while, only to discover that we stupidly funded their cause through Iran/Iraq. The billions of dollars which we gave them are now being used against us and Israel. Nonetheless, politically, Trump seeks no retribution against Biden, and choses to protect America at all cost. Putin's ability to continue his assault against Ukraine goes away with $40/barrel pricing. This can happen ONLY if we start drilling and processing oil again. We cannot be at war and not have control over our oil supply. We must now eliminate the Houthi's, Hamas, and Hezbollah once and for all. Separately, there's no question President Biden has a full pardon ready to go to protect Hunter between now and the November 2024 election. Do you think the Biden Crime Family can hide IF Joe pardon's Hunter? Stay tuned! WMXI Episode 130: “Our Ultimate Retribution is Success” ~ President Donald TrumpOriginally Aired on WMXI Radio on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 7:15am CSTSpecial thanks to the following source(s) for the image(s) used in this content:https://www.pexels.com/photo/low-angle-photography-of-gray-concrete-building-under-blue-sky-3653211/ Join the Conversation: https://GeneValentino.com WMXI Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NewsRadio981 More WMXI Interviews: https://genevalentino.com/wmxi-interviews/ More GrassRoots TruthCast Episodes: https://genevalentino.com/grassroots-truthcast-with-gene-valentino/ More Broadcasts with Gene as the Guest: https://genevalentino.com/america-beyond-the-noise/ More About Gene Valentino: https://genevalentino.com/about-gene-valentino/

As the Iran-Iraq war raged from 1980, ships to Persian Gulf energy shipping lines escalated, forcing the US to commit its Navy. It took time and bloodshed, before strategists finally realised the answers lay on land. That's a message the planners of the multinational fleet headed to the Red Sea to fight Houthi attacks haven't learned.----more----https://theprint.in/opinion/security-code/us-battle-yemen-houthi-rebels-red-sea-iran-iraq-tanker-war-1980s/1893263/

#Syria: #Iran: #Iraq: Son of the Hezbollah Brigades commander Duqduq -- attacking US military in Syria and Iraq --  KIA in Syria. https://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2023/12/son-of-hezbollah-commander-behind-establishment-of-iraqi-militias-reported-killed-in-israeli-airstrike.php 1912 Damascus

Nazafarin Lotfi is an Iranian multi-disciplinary artist who studies how the self and notions of identity are understood in relationship to architecture, landscape, space, and place. She explores humanness in relation to non-human bodies and places that are defined by practices of map-making and gardening. Nazafarin was born in Mashhad, Iran in 1984 during the Iran-Iraq war. She is one of three girls, her mother was a teacher who introduced her daughters to arts and literature. And her father owned a small business. Her exposure to the arts was limited as a child before she attended the University of Tehran where she earned her BA in Industrial Design. With ambitions to further her education in the West, Nazafarin headed to the US and gained an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. After graduating she took to teaching, always seeking a life that would reflect her art. She would soon find a place for her work in exhibitions and shows, nationally and internationally at venues such as the University Galleries at Illinois State University, Tucson Museum of Art, Artpace, Phoenix Art Museum, and Elmhurst Museum of Art. Nazafarin is the recipient of 2023 Eliza Moore Fellowship for Artistic Excellence. She says of her art: “I think placing myself between two very different aesthetics and ideologies allows me to create a more complicated personal language. And that does more justice to the complexities that I experience as an Iranian female artist living in the U.S. I grew up with social realist propaganda and had developed a mistrust of it. I come from a traditional society for which history weighs so much, and that can be limiting.' Nazafarin is represented by Regards in Chicago. She lives in Tucson, Arizona with her husband Peter, a Professor of Persian Poetry, and two cats.Nazafarin's website: http://www.nazafarinlotfi.com/ Instagram: @nazafarinlotfiHost: Chris StaffordProduced by Hollowell StudiosFollow @theaartpodcast on InstagramThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4769409/advertisement

How do you handle difficult situations? Are you ready to find out how to navigate challenges and create lasting connections? In this week's episode of Charisma Quotient, Kimmy dives deep into the transformative power of overcoming adversity in love with her interview with special guests, James Arthur Ray and Bersabeh Ray, who have each overcome significant challenges in their lives and are here to share their insights and strategies with you. This episode is all about embracing the obstacles we face and using them as stepping stones towards personal growth and attracting the love we truly deserve.  James Arthur Ray is not only a bestselling author, consultant, and coach, but he's also someone who has experienced loss and rebuilt his life from scratch. After a tragic accident, James had to dig deep and use his own strategies to bounce back stronger than ever.  Bersabeh Ray, an intuitive consultant, was born in Iran during the Iran-Iraq war. She has faced great adversity and has provided invaluable support to James during his journey of rebuilding. Together, they have invaluable wisdom to share on how to navigate challenges in love and life. EPISODE 313 of The Charisma Quotient Podcast is titled: Embracing Adversity and Attracting Love with James Arthur Ray and Bersabeh Prepare to be moved by James and Bersabeh's personal journeys of loss, rebuilding, and finding love amidst hardship.  As they share their own experiences of overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles, you'll be inspired to face your own challenges head-on and harness the power within you to create a life filled with love and authenticity. Ready to overcome adversity and attract the love you deserve? Reach out to Kimmy Seltzer for personalized coaching and revolutionize your approach to relationships and personal growth by booking here: https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough for a complimentary private call to map out a strategy to help you. EPISODE 313 of The Charisma Quotient Podcast is titled: Embracing Adversity and Attracting Love with James Arthur Ray and Bersabeh Ray. Charisma Quotient Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many of your other favorite podcast channels. ************************************************⁣ Kimmy Seltzer is a Confidence Therapist and Authentic Dating Strategist implementing targeted style, emotional and social intelligence to your life. ⁣ ************************************************⁣ Ready to redefine your style and reignite your dating confidence after 40? Join the "First Impression Makeover" workshop with Kimmy Seltzer at https://stophatingdating.com and embrace your vibrant, magnetic self! Would you like to connect with Kimmy?⁣ Website:  https://kimmyseltzer.com/⁣ Chat:  https://meetme.so/kimbreakthrough⁣ Instagram: @kimmyseltzer Twitter: @kimmyseltzer Join her FREE Facebook Group Love Makeover Insiders:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/lovemakeovers