Ali Alfoneh

Kareem Sadjadpour is a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment and an adjunct professor at Georgetown, while Ali Alfoneh is a Senior Fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute and a researcher on the Revolutionary Guard. They discuss Qassem Soleimani’s ascent to power and his impact on Iran's military strategy. The conversation covers the complex U.S.-Iran relationship, the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, and how Soleimani's leadership shifted Iran’s regional influence. They also reflect on the emotional aftermath of his assassination and its lasting legacy on national identity.