Tehran's Worst Nightmare: Ethnic & Religious Internal Schisms & Their Surfacing Involvement in Ukraine

Tehran's Worst Nightmare: Ethnic & Religious Internal Schisms & Their Surfacing Involvement in Ukraine

Author: Semaj McDowell November 7, 2022 Duration: 1:04:36

Members of the George Kennan Group rise from the geopolitical unknowns once more and provides a returning hour long conversation specifically on Iran's involvement in Ukraine, Iranian drones and ballistic missiles Russia has a growing appetite for, and why Iran may see the deteriorating strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States as a long term victory. Secondly, GKG discusses the growing internal divisions of Iran but more importantly, what the Tehran national security nightmare is!

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The Geopolitical Pivot, hosted by Semaj McDowell, is for anyone trying to make sense of the profound shifts reshaping our world. It moves beyond daily headlines to examine the deeper historical currents and strategic decisions that are dismantling the old, American-led order and forging a new, complex, and multi-polar international system. Each episode is a deep dive into the forces-political, economic, and historical-that explain our current moment. You'll hear detailed analysis on how decades of policy and conflict have led us here, and thoughtful exploration of the possible futures that lie ahead. This podcast doesn't offer simple answers but provides the context needed to understand the great transition of our age. It’s an essential guide for parsing the constant flux of global power, asking not just "how did we get here?" but crucially, "where do we go from here?" Tune in for a rigorous, engaging, and necessary conversation about the defining geopolitical journey of the 21st century.
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