Podcasts about Middle East Forum

Jim Hanson is Chief Strategist for the Middle East Forum. He previously served in U.S. Army Special Forces and conducted counterterrorism, counterinsurgency and foreign internal defense operations in more than two dozen countries. He is the author of several books including Winning the Second Civil War - Without Firing a Shot and Cut Down the Black Flag - A Plan to Defeat ISIS.

Will Iran finally cut a deal on ballistic missiles and terrorism, or will a refusal result in an American military response? Middle East Forum's Jim Hanson analyzes the current deployments, games out the options, and reveals the capabilities of the massive force arrayed against the Islamic Republic. And what are the risks of a failed state?

Tune in for a sharp, narrative-busting discussion on the horseshoe of extremism threatening conservatism and Israel with my guest Karys Rhea, producer of The Epoch Times' flagship show “American Thought Leaders” (and former producer of “Kash's Corner” with Kash Patel and “Fallout” with Robert Malone), joins us to unmask the Identitarian Right—the rising "woke" strain infiltrating conservative spaces with identity politics, antisemitism, and anti-Israel narratives.An expert on Israel, antisemitism, and cultural/political issues, Karys is a writing fellow at the Middle East Forum, delegate for Israel365 Action, Rising Leader at the Global Liberty Institute, and recording artist on Baste Records. She's a frequent commentator on Newsmax, OAN, Real America's Voice, Epoch TV, and major outlets like Newsweek, The Federalist, Washington Examiner, Commentary, and Tablet.With a BA in broadcast journalism and religious studies from NYU and an MA in counterterrorism from Reichman University (Israel), Karys challenges mainstream myths—especially post-Oct. 7—on UNRWA, the Gaza "genocide" narrative, "white Jews" privilege claims, Soviet origins of anti-Israel activism, and illegal Palestinian settlements.Open to debating anyone, anytime. Support The Doron Keidar Podcast on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cryforzionnFollow Karys Rhea on X @rheakarys#podcast #israel #BreakingIsraelNews #DoronKeidar #TheDoronKeidarPodcast #KarysRhea #IdentitarianRight 

Over the past weeks we've seen some major developments in the region, with Greece stepping into the limelight. These include Greece's announcement that it will send a special battalion to participate in the International Stabilization Force in Gaza, its decision to join the Board of Peace as an observer, and a key briefing hosted by the Eastern Mediterranean Knesset Caucus bringing together legislators and experts from Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the US. At the same time, we've also seen Greece's defense ties with Israel come under the spotlight as Athens looks to grow its own defense industrial base. Tom Ellis, John Psaropoulos, Gregg Roman, and Endy Zemenides join Thanos Davelis this week as we dig into Greece's decision to be part of the Gaza Stabilization Force and the Board of Peace, deepening Greek-Israeli defense ties, and the challenges and opportunities for the 3+1 partnership between Greece, Cyprus, Israel, and the US. Taking us to our “I am HALC” segment, we're taking a look at one of HALC's emerging leaders and Leadership 2030 fellows, Alexis Nash, exploring how advocacy - on Hellenic issues and in her professional life - has become a key part of her story.  A little more info on our guests: Tom Ellis is the editor in chief of Kathimerini's English Edition. John Psaropoulos is an independent journalist and Al Jazeera's correspondent in southeast Europe. He publishes Hellenica, a weekly deep dive into Greek current affairs and history that you can find on Substack.com. Gregg Roman is executive director of the Middle East Forum. Endy Zemenides is executive director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council. You can support The Greek Current by joining HALC as a member here.

A US military intervention in Iran doesn't just risk exposing Gulf states and Israel to Iranian retaliation. It also raises the spectre of a regional war spilling over into the Caucasus. With no US or Israeli targets within its borders, Iran has threatened to retaliate against Israel and US military bases in the Middle East, a threat directed at Gulf states and Israel rather than NATO member Turkey. While Iran is unlikely to attack Turkey's Incirlik Airbase that hosts the US military's 39th Air Base Wing, an uptick of ethnic nationalism, particularly among Azeris, a Turkic group who account from anywhere between 16 and 24 per cent of the Iranian population, could draw Iran's neighbours, Turkey and Azerbaijan, into a wider regional conflict on the principle of ‘you may not want war but war wants you.' Militant supporters of Israel in the United States, like the influential, far-right, Philadelphia-based Middle East Forum appear willing to shoulder the risk. The Forum has advocated a US targeting of Azeri units of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps or IRGC, which the Forum describes as the Guards' most brutal. The IRGC is among the prime targets that the US military has presented to US President Donald Trump.

Journalist Sam Westrop recently wrote a piece for the Middle East Forum, claiming "LDS Charities' were funneling money to organizations that fund Hamas. This is a bold accusation and he joins Cardon Ellis of Ward Radio and Bradley Spencer, the Director of Globus Relief, to respond.The original Article by Sam Westrop: https://www.meforum.org/fwi/mormon-fundingStatement from Globus Relief:Official Statement from Globus ReliefGlobus Relief is issuing this statement to correct material factual errors and mischaracterizations contained in the January 21, 2026 Middle East Forum article titled “Mormon Charities Among Top Contributors to Terror-Aligned Islamist Charities.”Globus Relief does not donate cash. All support provided by Globus Relief consists exclusively of in-kind donations of medical supplies and equipment to qualified nonprofit medical providers for direct patient care. Any implication that Globus Relief transfers or “hands over” cash funding is incorrect.Globus Relief is not affiliated with the LDS Church. We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and are not owned, operated by, governed by, or formally affiliated with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. No senior church leaders have ever led or governed Globus Relief.Globus Relief partners with U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) organizations that provide medical care to refugees, disaster victims, underserved populations, and poverty-stricken communities in more than 150 countries and throughout the United States. All partners are screened consistent with U.S. law, and donated medical supplies are designated solely for humanitarian healthcare purposes.The article also misinterprets IRS Form 990 data by conflating non-cash medical supply valuations with cash grants, materially distorting the nature of our work.Globus Relief is a humanitarian, apolitical organization. We do not support violence, extremism, or terrorism in any form. We work to mitigate the tragic consequences of such activities. We respectfully request that the Middle East Forum correct the factual inaccuracies noted above.About Globus ReliefGlobus Relief is a U.S.-based nonprofit dedicated to improving global health by distributing donated medical supplies to qualified nonprofit healthcare providers in the United States and around the world.

This has gotten some traction and deserves a look. Context is required. The Middle East Forum wrote an investigative article claiming that the church was one of the major US donors to charities associated with Hamas and The Muslim Brotherhood. There are certainly some red flags, but we need to understand how the Middle East works. And this is not the first time these allegations have been made. Website: cwicmedia.com

FDD Senior Research Analyst Natalie Ecanow timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a pre-recorded conversation between Jonathan Schanzer and Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum.For all episodes: https://bit.ly/4qHfzNp

Listen now to Aaron's conversation with Dexter Van Zile, managing editor of Focus on Western Islamism at the Middle East Forum, about the statement condemning Christians who support Israel made last weekend by the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem. In the statement, the Patriarchs proclaim that Christians who support Israel “mislead the public, sow confusion, and harm the unity of our flock.” Find out what is behind this attempt to delegitimize the Jewish people and nullify their right to exist in their God given land.

Political commentator Karys Rhea joins Rep. Crenshaw to break down how bots, rage-bait economics, and ideological grifting are fueling extremism in the conservative movement. They discuss the crucial difference between gatekeeping and cancel culture. And they examine how a small but loud and angry fringe movement can distort an entire political ecosystem.   Karys Rhea is an American political commentator and former producer at the Epoch Times and Newsmax. She is a writing fellow with the Middle East Forum, ambassador at Israel365 Action, and rising leader at the Global Liberty Institute. Find her on X at @RheaKarys.

The world is watching as protests rage across Iran amid nationwide internet blackouts, state-sponsored propaganda, and lethal security force crackdowns. Despite reports suggesting that hundreds, possibly thousands, have been killed at the time of this writing, Iranians are taking their future in their hands with extraordinary courage. For Tehran, what makes this wave of unrest different from those before it? Should civil war breakout, will we finally see a free Iran? Will President Trump enforce the red line he has drawn for the regime, and if so, what military options exist without deploying boots on the ground? Will President Trump ignore the eleventh-hour, desperate promises of diplomacy from Islamist leaders? He'll need to if he intends to continue his administration's legacy of freedom.Michael Rubin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, where he specializes in Iran, Turkey, and the broader Middle East. He also currently serves as director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum. A former Pentagon official, Dr. Rubin has lived in post-revolution Iran, Yemen, and both pre- and postwar Iraq. He also spent time with the Taliban before 9/11. For more than a decade, he taught classes at sea about the Horn of Africa and Middle East conflicts, culture, and terrorism, to deployed US Navy and Marine units. Dr. Rubin is the author, coauthor, and coeditor of several books exploring diplomacy, Iranian history, Arab culture, Kurdish studies, and Shi'ite politics.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

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For the past eleven days, protests have expanded across the entirety of Iran and have intensified. It now includes the merchant class in Tehran, which is the biggest difference from earlier popular movements, Gregg Roman of Middle East Forum explains. Learn why this changes the situation on the ground for the mullahs, what the West can and should do about it, and more importantly, what it shouldn't do.

The media wants to make the conflict with Nicolas Maduro all about ideology and narcotics. Gregg Roman of Middle East Forum explains it goes much deeper. Hezbollah and the Iranian regime operate oil, narcotics, and terrorism rings that Maduro relies on to remain in power. We get into the real national security issues of having an Iranian puppet in the Western hemisphere.

Karys Rhea joins Something For Everybody this week. Karys is an American political commentator and former producer at the Epoch Times and Newsmax. A writing fellow with the Middle East Forum, ambassador for Israel365 Action, rising leader at the Global Liberty Institute, and recording artist on Baste Distribution, she is currently writing a book about how right-wing identitarianism is undermining President Trump's vision, fracturing the MAGA movement, and jeopardizing the soul of America.  In this conversation, Karys and I delve into the complexities of masculinity, political extremism, and the influence of media personalities like Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens. We discuss the importance of understanding the roots of current political ideologies, the dangers of social media, and the necessity of gatekeeping within conservative movements. The conversation also touches on the rise of antisemitism and conspiracy theories, emphasizing the need for a robust response to these challenges. - See discounts for all the products I use and recommend: https://everybodyspod.com/deals/ - Shop For Everybody  Use code SFE10 for 10% OFF

Listen now to Aaron's discussion with the managing editor of Focus on Western Islamism at the Middle East Forum, Dexter Van Zile. Why has much of the western world become deranged in its embrace of antisemitism and turned a blind eye to Islamic terrorism while supporting the Islamization of the west as a righteous cause? Is America following the same path as the UK which has allowed its cities to be taken over by radical Islamists?

Територія не може бути «продана» елітамиАвтор: Редпі Локман, науковий співробітник аналітичного центру Middle East Forum. Займається аналізом правових та політичних аспектів конфліктів на Близькому Сході та у Східній ЄвропіНачитала: Катерина Подольська

Karys Rhea is a political commentator and former producer at both the Epoch Times and Newsmax. She works as a writing fellow with the Middle East Forum, ambassador for Israel 365 Action, the Global Liberty Institute and is currently writing a book on how right-wing identity politics are fracturing the MAGA movement and undermining President Trumps Agenda for the country. In this episode we talked about the fake outrage surrounding the Epstein Files, the lies of the anti-Israel movement, the growing problem of anti-semitism in right wing circles, and how conservative influencers are facilitating a demoralization campaign that threatens to undo the cultural shift which gave Donald Trump a second chance to try and fix the United States.Follow Karys Here: X- https://x.com/RheaKaryshttps://www.meforum.org/karys-rhea

A little over 2 years ago, the October 7th attack by Hamas shifted the world's attention away from the newly announced India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, or IMEEC, a project Greece and Cyprus are also vying to play a key role in. With the Israel-Gaza ceasefire in place, is it now time to revive this project? Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why it's time to refocus on IMEEC, and how Greece and Cyprus have the potential to be crucial lynchpins in this project.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:For India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor to succeed, Delhi must invest more in Greece and CyprusRiver diversions to end Attica drought riskMerz backs Turkey's EU bid despite strains over Gaza, rightsTurkey and Germany must focus on joint defence projects, Erdogan says

Earlier this month we saw Turkey issue a NAVTEX, or a navigational text message warning, for research in the Aegean Sea, a provocative move called out by Greece. This has once again put Turkey's disregard for international law and contempt for Greece's sovereignty in the spotlight. Elizabeth Samson, an international lawyer and Writing Fellow at the Middle East Forum whose work has appeared in major outlets like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into why it's important to call out Turkey's spurious claims over the Aegean.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Europe and United States Must Deny Turkey's Spurious Claims Over the AegeanGaza reconstruction: Cyprus has a planSenate Foreign Relations Committee extends lifting of Cyprus arms embargo from annual renewal period to 5 year periodBipartisan US push to extend Cyprus defense access

WHAT ARE THE TALKING POINTS OF THE NEW REGIME IN SYRIA?FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with Michael Rubin, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

As part of Phase One of the ceasefire deal brokered by President Donald Trump, Hamas has released all of the living hostages that were held in Gaza. Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen now to an eye opening discussion surrounding the question: Should the Islamization of American cities like Dearborn, Minneapolis, and New York be concerning? Aaron's special guest is Dexter Van Zile, managing editor at Focus on Western Islamism at the Middle East Forum. Dexter traveled to Dearborn this week to give us a firsthand account of this controversy.

In this episode, Shai Davidai sits down with Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, to discuss the complexities of the Middle East and its impact on U.S. foreign policy. Gregg shares insights from his personal and professional journey, explores the intersection of Jewish and American values, and explains why the Middle East remains central to global politics. The conversation covers the history and mission of the Middle East Forum, the region's influence on energy, religion, and geopolitics, and the ongoing challenges facing the U.S. and its allies. This season is dedicated to Shai's grandmother, Leah Davidai, who passed away earlier this year. Sponsored in part by Iron Dome Coffee, visit www.irondomecoffee.com and use the code HERE I AM for an exclusive discount just for our listeners. Guest: Gregg Roman Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! COMING SOON BUY MERCH! SUPPORT SHAI ON PATREON!

The world's attention will be on New York later this month, as world leaders prepare for the UN General Assembly. The Cyprus problem - one of the longest standing issues before the UN - will also be on the agenda, with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres scheduled to meet with President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Ersin Tatar. In a slightly different approach to the issue, Michael Rubin, who joins Thanos Davelis, explains that the US has enabled Turkey's occupation in Cyprus by granting Tatar - the illegitimate leader of an illegitimate state - a visa to attend the UNGA, and breaks down how it can correct course.Michael Rubin is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Rubio Should Correct Course on Turkish Occupation of CyprusShould the Foreign Missions Travel Controls Program Extend to Turkey?US targets China's grip on global ports in sweeping maritime missionGreece stages military exercise in Aegean after Turkish survey warningAnkara halts ship, Athens on alert

In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Jonathan Spyer about his recent visit to Yemen, and prospects of an Arab-supported campaign to push the Houthis away from their coastal strongholds.  Dr Jonathan Spyer is a British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs. He is Director of Research at the Middle East Forum and Editor of Middle East Quarterly magazine. This is a follow-up interview from our earlier interview two weeks ago in Episode 264.

In this episode, Richard Pater speaks with Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh about the escalating violence against the Druze community in southern Syria. Gadeer offers powerful insights into the nature of the attacks, the fractured post-Assad Syria and the complex identity, history and loyalty of the Druze minority. She also explores the role of Israel and the international community in responding to the emerging threat of Islamist militias and reflects on the deep bond between Israel and the Druze. Gadeer Kamal-Mreeh, director of Eastern Mediterranean Affairs at the Middle East Forum, is a Druze-Israeli broadcaster, politician, and consultant. She was Israel's first non-Jewish anchorwoman for main evening news in Hebrew and Arabic and, in 2019, became the first Druze woman elected to the Knesset with Blue and White, serving until 2022. In 2021, Isaac Herzog appointed her the first non-Jewish Senior Envoy of the Jewish Agency in Washington, D.C.

Today on Table Talk with BBYOInsider, we sat down with Gregg Roman, director of the Middle East Forum and a former official in Israel's Defense and Foreign Ministries. Recorded live at International Kallah 2025 during the Israel 360 Seminar, this episode dives into Gregg's experiences in diplomacy, security, and navigating Middle East policy. We explore the realities of terrorism, Israel's strategic challenges, and how Jewish teens can be informed, confident advocates for Israel and the Jewish people.

Woke ideology, anti‑Americanism, Islamism and antisemitism have gripped America's elite campuses. How? Follow the money.Researchers at the Middle East Forum have been doing exactly that, and the result is a new report that's shocking but not surprising. It's titled: “Beachhead: Georgetown University: How Foreign and Domestic Radical Actors Captured a U.S. University.”Host Cliff May is joined by his FDD colleague Brandy Shufutinsky and report co-authors Asra Q. Nomani and Sam Westrop to discuss the Gulf autocrats and Saudi‑linked SAFA network pouring millions of dollars into Georgetown's Al‑Waleed Center, warping future diplomats and even infiltrating K‑12 classrooms—and the actions that must be swiftly taken by policymakers to solve it.Sam WestropSam Westrop is an expert on nonviolent Islamist networks and has headed the Middle East Forum's Islamist Watch project since March 2017. He previously ran Stand for Peace, a London-based counter-extremism organization that monitored Islamist movements throughout the UK and which guided British policy on terror finance and violent extremism. Combining open-source research with big data coding and scraping, his investigative work in the United States on the financial activities of seven leading Islamist movements active across America has sparked multiple congressional inquiries, generated law enforcement investigations, and effected federal policy changes.Asra NomaniAsra Q. Nomani is an investigative reporter, journalist, private investigator, author, educator, editor and former reporter for the Wall Street Journal. She is founder of the Pearl Project a nonprofit initiative dedicated to doing journalism in the public interest, defending press freedoms and preserving the legacy of a great journalist and friend. Asra is widely recognized for rational commentary, analysis and advocacy work across a diversity of issues and media platforms, including MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, the Washington Post, the New York Times and BBC, among others.Brandy ShufutinskyBrandy Shufutinsky serves as director of FDD's Program on Education and National Security. Prior to joining FDD, Brandy was director of education and community engagement at the North American Values Institute. Brandy has been published in Newsweek, Jewish Journal, The Jerusalem Post, Sapir, White Rose Magazine, and JNS. She was a 2021 scholar-in-residence at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy Oxford Summer Institute, where she worked to develop curriculum in critical antisemitism studies.

Woke ideology, anti‑Americanism, Islamism and antisemitism have gripped America's elite campuses. How? Follow the money.Researchers at the Middle East Forum have been doing exactly that, and the result is a new report that's shocking but not surprising. It's titled: “Beachhead: Georgetown University: How Foreign and Domestic Radical Actors Captured a U.S. University.”Host Cliff May is joined by his FDD colleague Brandy Shufutinsky and report co-authors Asra Q. Nomani and Sam Westrop to discuss the Gulf autocrats and Saudi‑linked SAFA network pouring millions of dollars into Georgetown's Al‑Waleed Center, warping future diplomats and even infiltrating K‑12 classrooms—and the actions that must be swiftly taken by policymakers to solve it.Sam WestropSam Westrop is an expert on nonviolent Islamist networks and has headed the Middle East Forum's Islamist Watch project since March 2017. He previously ran Stand for Peace, a London-based counter-extremism organization that monitored Islamist movements throughout the UK and which guided British policy on terror finance and violent extremism. Combining open-source research with big data coding and scraping, his investigative work in the United States on the financial activities of seven leading Islamist movements active across America has sparked multiple congressional inquiries, generated law enforcement investigations, and effected federal policy changes.Asra NomaniAsra Q. Nomani is an investigative reporter, journalist, private investigator, author, educator, editor and former reporter for the Wall Street Journal. She is founder of the Pearl Project a nonprofit initiative dedicated to doing journalism in the public interest, defending press freedoms and preserving the legacy of a great journalist and friend. Asra is widely recognized for rational commentary, analysis and advocacy work across a diversity of issues and media platforms, including MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, the Washington Post, the New York Times and BBC, among others.Brandy ShufutinskyBrandy Shufutinsky serves as director of FDD's Program on Education and National Security. Prior to joining FDD, Brandy was director of education and community engagement at the North American Values Institute. Brandy has been published in Newsweek, Jewish Journal, The Jerusalem Post, Sapir, White Rose Magazine, and JNS. She was a 2021 scholar-in-residence at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy Oxford Summer Institute, where she worked to develop curriculum in critical antisemitism studies.

In this episode, Daniel J. Levy speaks with Dr Jonathan Spyer about the aftermath of Iran's regional setbacks and the evolving security picture in the Middle East. Dr Spyer offers first-hand insights from his recent trip to Yemen, assesses the trajectory of Iran's proxy network post-Operation Rising Line, and examines the implications of the Assad regime's collapse in Syria. Jonathan Spyer is a British-Israeli analyst, writer, and journalist of Middle Eastern affairs. He is director of research at the Middle East Forum and editor of Middle East Quarterly magazine.

Join Aaron and Dexter Van Zile in a conversation about the spread of radical Islam in the United States. Dexter is the managing editor of Focus on Western Islam at the Middle East Forum.

In this episode Samir Kalra speaks with Ahnaf Kalam, from the Middle East Forum. They talk about so-called Red Green Alliance between Islamists and Progressives, how Woke Right figures have started to side with Pakistan over India and Islamists groups in Bangladesh, how Mohammed Yunus is handling extremism in Bangladesh, how the Bangladeshi diaspora in the US view the situation there, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there's any time the media should be especially careful about providing fact-checked information and context, it should be when people are saying they're scared of World War III. Instead, in the wake of U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, we've been getting a rush of talking heads spouting all kinds of claims. Today, Josh explains what the media has failed to make clear about the intelligence on Iran's nuclear capabilities; presidential powers; actions by previous U.S. administrations, and more. Meanwhile, just days before Israel attacked nuclear sites in Iran, the head of a group that follows the Middle East closely predicted what was about to happen. Yet much of the media refuses to hear from him. Gregg Roman of the Middle East Forum joins Josh to discuss some of the biggest media fails.

The Islamic Republic's regime has been battered in both military and political terms. Is this the moment when Iran implodes -- or frees itself from subjugation? Gregg Roman of the Middle East Forum lays out the competing interests, discusses how organic regime change could happen, and who the players are inside and outside Iran that would need to coalesce to make it happen.

In this gripping episode of IsraelCast, host Steven Shalowitz is joined by Gregg Roman, Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, for an unflinching look at Israel's operations against the Iranian regime. Roman, a seasoned geopolitical strategist and former adviser in Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Defense, offers an insider's breakdown of Israel's military campaign against Iran's nuclear and proxy threats. From covert Mossad operations and drone manufacturing hubs inside Iran to the cyber and psychological warfare unfolding behind the scenes, Roman reveals the staggering scale and sophistication of Israel's strategy. The episode also delves into global reactions—from European equivocation to Arab states' quiet approval—and what the path to regime change might look like. Packed with real-time analysis and sobering reflections on global security, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking clarity on one of the most consequential conflicts of our time.

The world is waiting to see what Iran's response will be to the US strikes on its nuclear sites. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the attacks were an "outrageous, grave, and unprecedented violation" of the U-N charter and international law. He says Iran is weighing its options for retaliation and would consider diplomacy only after carrying out its response to the US strikes on its nuclear sites. The US insists the attacks did not target Iranian troops or people, maintaining the mission was not designed to force regime change in Tehran, just to end Iran's nuclear capabilities. Shahram Akbarzadeh is Professor of Middle East & Central Asian Politics and director of the Middle East Forum at Deakin University. In this One on One episode, he's talking to SBS's Rena Sarumpaet about what steps Iran may take next,

In hour 1, President Trump is facing backlash based on what is going on in the Middle East. Trump is anti-war, but he has been called out by fellow members of the republican party such as Tucker Carlson. Marc and Scott dive into today's top stories on the short list. President Trump has stated multiple times that Iran should not have nuclear weapons. It is a danger to everyone if they have nuclear capabilities. Scott Jagow has today's Scott on the Spot! He opens with a kindergarten graduation, and then moves to his top stories of the day! A member of a band makes lewd comments stating that people who are Christian and who voted for Trump should be ashamed. He also stated that if you are a Trump supporter then you should not go to his shows, nor are you welcome. In hour 2, a higher up at Camping World said, in 2017, that people should not shop at his store if they are Trump supporters. Now, he supports Trump and is fighting to fly the American flag outside of his stores. Marc has his top stories in this edition of the shortlist! Gregg Roman, national security expert & Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, joins the show to discuss what Trump should to with the Iran situation. Will he take advantage of Iran's weakened infrastructure and nuclear capabilities? Nicole Murray of This Morning with Gordon Deal joins the show to discuss how the markets look currently, as well as local and national news. In this edition of In Other News, visitors at Yellowstone often encounter many wild animals. However, many people bring their pets, and this can cause issues in certain situations. A groundhog decided it wanted a better view at a Formula 1 race in Montreal, but Lewis Hamilton had other ideas. In hour 3, There has been a lot of talk going on about what is next with Iran and if we are going to get involved. Trump is facing some friendly fire, such as comments from Tucker Carlson. Marc has his top stories of the hour in this edition of the shortlist. Cully Stimson, Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation, joins to discuss the issues with the courts thinking they have more power than the president. Michael Whatley, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, joins to discuss the senate deadline of July 4th rapidly approaching for President Trump's signature One Big Beautiful Bill. Chad Pergram, Fox News Correspondent, joins the show to discuss the decline of Joe Biden's health, as well as what the cover-up of this information looked like. This is the first open-hearing by the senate to discuss this specific topic. In hour 4, we are joined by Taylor Riggs to discuss the situation in Iran. Later on, Renae Eicholz and Conni Tilley join the show to discuss the situation in Collinsville Illinois.

A higher up at Camping World said, in 2017, that people should not shop at his store if they are Trump supporters. Now, he supports Trump and is fighting to fly the American flag outside of his stores. Marc has his top stories in this edition of the shortlist! Gregg Roman, national security expert & Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, joins the show to discuss what Trump should to with the Iran situation. Will he take advantage of Iran's weakened infrastructure and nuclear capabilities? Nicole Murray of This Morning with Gordon Deal joins the show to discuss how the markets look currently, as well as local and national news. In this edition of In Other News, visitors at Yellowstone often encounter many wild animals. However, many people bring their pets, and this can cause issues in certain situations. A groundhog decided it wanted a better view at a Formula 1 race in Montreal, but Lewis Hamilton had other ideas.

Gregg Roman, national security expert & Executive Director of the Middle East Forum, joins the show to discuss what Trump should to with the Iran situation. Will he take advantage of Iran's weakened infrastructure and nuclear capabilities?

On June 6th, we honor those who fought and died to liberate France from foreign invaders who brutally imposed a totalitarian ideology on her people and their continent. Tragically, France today is among the European nations now increasingly occupied, not by Nazis, but by adherents to the Islamic doctrine of Sharia. The current occupation is not yet complete. But the French government has previously acknowledged that over 700 areas of its country are effectively “no-go zones,” where repressive Sharia is the law and first-responders and non-Muslims dare not enter.  A new Middle East Forum report warns that governmental acquiescence to Sharia-supremacism is now underway in this country, too. It documents how Plano, Texas is actually paying millions of tax dollars to Islamic organizations espousing wife-beating and other affronts to Judeo-Christian civilization for which Americans have sacrificed everything.  Shut them down now.  This is Frank Gaffney.

Join Aaron and guest Dexter Van Zile, editor of Focus on Western Islamism at The Middle East Forum, for a sobering conversation about the influence of radical Islamism on American society.

Ep. 768Israel Daily NewsPart 2:  On April 27, we sat down with Gregg Roman, Director of the Middle East Forum, to discuss the troubling issue of immoral use of Qatari funds. In this second half of a revealing interview, Roman details which Americans have been immorally taking and using Qatari funds and why it's problematic.Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgIsrael Daily News Roundtable: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠

In this episode recorded on April 27, we sit down with Gregg Roman, Director of the Middle East Forum, to discuss the troubling issue of immoral use of Qatari funds by both Americans and Israelis and why Qatar is such an issue. Roman says the country is both the arson and the firefighter. We delve into how Qatar's financial influence is fueling antisemitism on college campuses, exploring the consequences and the broader geopolitical implications. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation on the intersection of foreign funding, politics, and rising hate. Then join us again next week for Part 2.Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.orgIsrael Daily News Roundtable: https://www.patreon.com/shannafuldSupport our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-warLinks to all things IDN:⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠

The conflict between Pakistan and India has put Turkey's arms industry in the spotlight, exposing the limits of its much lauded drones and raising questions about whether Turkey's arms industry is a loser in this latest round of conflict. Michael Rubin, the director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into the Turkey angle to the Pakistan-India conflict, and dig into what developments on the ground tell us about Ankara's arms industry and Erdogan's ambitions to position Turkey as a military export power.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Is Turkey's Arms Industry a Loser in the India-Pakistan War?Mitsotakis highlights Greece's commitment to maritime security in UN speechGreece an ‘ideal connector' in the IMEC corridor

52:12- John Ashbrook, Founding Partner of Calvary and Co-Host of the Ruthless Podcast Topic: Joe Biden's diagnosis, other political news of the day 1:03:09- Will Chamberlain, Senior Counsel at the Article III Project Topic: Supreme Court allowing the Trump Administration to end legal protections for some Venezuelan migrants 1:29:07- Jim Hanson, President of WorldStrat, Chief Editor for Middle East Forum who served in the U.S. Special Forces Topic: Latest in Israel and the Middle East 1:42:13- Storm Paglia, Vice President of Brand Operations at Townhall Media and host of the "Triggered" podcast Topic: Latest from the Trump administration 2:08:09- Julie Kelly, Journalist and the host of "Declassified with Julie Kelly" Topic: Latest from the Supreme Court, other news 2:20:16- Selena Zito, Reporter for the Washington Examiner, Special Correspondent for the Washington Post and the author of "Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America's Heartland" Topic: Her upcoming bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#SYRIA; UNSOLVED WMD. GREGG ROMAN, MIDDLE EAST FORUM. MALCOLM HOENLEIN @CONF_OF_PRES @MHOENLEIN11920 FRENCH MANDATE

GOOD EVENING; THE SHOW BEGINS IN MOSCOW FOR THE PUTIN-XI SUMMIT... 1945 BERLIN CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR FIRST HOUR 9:00-9:15 1/2: #Russia #PRC: Condemn US Hegemony. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:15-9:30 #Kashmir: No One to Arbitrate. Anatol Lieven, Quincy 9:30-9:45 #PRC: Beijing Comes to the Table. #ScalaReport: Chris Riegel, CEO, Scala.com @Stratacache 9:45-10:00 #Iran: Dismantle is the Necessary Nuke Deal. Cliff May, FDD SECOND HOUR 10:00-10:15 #Israel: Securing Gaza and the Gazans. Alex Traiman, JNS. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:15-10:30 #Antisemitism: The Harvard Report. Alex Goldberger, MCRI. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:30-10:45 #Antisemitism: Persecuting the Academy. Boaz Galony, Neaman Institute. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 10:45-11:00 #Syria: Unsolved WMD. Gregg Roman, Middle East Forum. Malcolm Hoenlein @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 THIRD HOUR 11:00-11:15 1/2: #VE Day: Recalling. Svetlana Lokhova, author, "The Spy Who Changed History"11:15-11:30 2/2: #VE Day: Recalling. Svetlana Lokhova, author, "The Spy Who Changed History" 11:30-11:45 1/2 #Hotel Mars: SPHEREx and the Origin of Water. Jamie Bock, Cal Tech, JPL. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com 11:45-12:00 2/2 #Hotel Mars: SPHEREx and the Origin of Water. Jamie Bock, Cal Tech, JPL. David Livingston, SpaceShow.com FOURTH HOUR 12:00-12:15 #Canada: Growth, Energy, Housing, Security. Conrad Black 12:15-12:30 #POTUS: Disappointing Budget. Veronique de Rugy 12:30-12:45 #Pope John Paul II and Success. Mary Anastasia O'Grady, WSJ12:45-1:00 AM #POTUS: Defense Needs for Peace Keeping. Brad Bowman, Ryan Brobst, FDD

Preview: Colleague Gregg Roman of Middle East Forum reports that the technicians of the Assad WMD are at large; and that the jihadists at Damascus have easy access to machinery, product and manufacture of chemical weapons. More 1890 DAMASCUS

As countries in the Eastern Mediterranean - particularly Greece, Cyprus, and Israel - deepen their ties, they are also faced with the challenges posed by malign actors across the region. This includes countries like Russia, Iran, and Turkey, but also non-state actors like Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis in the Red Sea. Jonathan Spyer, director of research at the Middle East Forum and a contributor to the Jerusalem Post, the Wall Street Journal and The Australian, joins Thanos Davelis as we explore these security challenges and look at how East Med countries can work together to address them.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:No One Should Be Surprised About the Syrian MassacresTurkey, Israel have begun talks to avoid clashes in Syria, sources sayHigh-stakes poker over energy linkPM: ‘A trade war only produces losers'