American Military and Political Power and the Iran File (feat. Bradley Bowman)

American Military and Political Power and the Iran File (feat. Bradley Bowman)

Author: FDD August 6, 2025 Duration: 1:01:14
Host Mark Dubowitz sits down with his FDD colleague Brad Bowman, Senior Director of FDD’s Center on Military and Political Power (CMPP), to break down what the 12-Day War taught us about American military and political power — how it’s wielded, where it’s failing, and what comes next.

Hosted by Mark Dubowitz, The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz is a focused miniseries from FDD that cuts through the noise surrounding one of the world's most persistent and complex crises. Rather than just recounting headlines, this podcast delves into the underlying forces-historical, religious, and societal-that shape Iran's actions both at home and abroad. You'll hear detailed analysis on the regime's nuclear ambitions, its support for proxy networks across the Middle East, and the ongoing struggle for human rights within its borders. Each episode aims to connect these geopolitical strategies to their real-world impact, offering a clearer understanding of a nation that consistently defies simple explanation. For anyone trying to make sense of the tensions that ripple from Tehran to the wider world, this series provides essential context and insight, moving beyond surface-level reporting to explore the deeper cultural and ideological drivers. Tune in for a sober, informed exploration that treats the subject with the gravity it demands.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 54

The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz
Podcast Episodes
Cracking The Regime (feat. Ray Takeyh and Reuel Marc Gerecht) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:47
The regime is down — but it's not out. So... what does collapse actually look like? Not strikes... Not decapitations... The moment the regime loses control. Mark asks Ray Takeyh and Reuel Marc Gerecht to answer the only…
FDD SITREP: The Islamic Republic Is Falling [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:50
Bonus Episode of The Iran Breakdown: Mark Dubowitz joins FDD's Jonathan Schanzer and Rich Goldberg for a late night FDD SITREP following the death of Khamenei.---In the early hours of February 28, the United States and I…
48 Hours in Iran (feat. Behnam Ben Taleblu) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:17
One of the gravest human rights crises in recent history is happening right now in Iran. The Islamic Republic has carried out mass killings on a scale not seen in modern Iranian history, slaughtering an estimated 33,000,…
In the Eye of the Storm (feat. Rich Goldberg) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:47
The regime in Iran has slaughtered tens of thousands of Iranians and plunged the country into an internet blackout — and dared the world to look away. Still, President Trump warned that American support was coming as U.S…
Iran Protests, Day 18 | A Decisive Moment for Iran [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:17
While the United States is on the brink of military action in Iran, Iran itself may be on the brink of something far bigger.U.S. forces are repositioning. Allies are on alert. And in Tehran, a crippled regime already at…
Iran Protests: Day 16 | Mark's Generation Jihad interview [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:11
Iran Breakdown-ers, we're pleased to introduce you to Generation Jihad, a podcast from FDD's Long War Journal hosted by Bill Roggio.It's January 12, 2026, day 16 of the Iran protests. Bill hosts Mark on Generation Jihad…