In this engaging discussion, James W. Carden, a Middle Eastern politics expert and former U.S. State Department advisor, warns of escalating tensions with Iran fueled by neoconservative ideologies. He explores the implications of the Assad regime's overthrow, Israel's dynamic with Turkey, and the potential for conflict in Syria. Meanwhile, international relations analyst Eldar Mamedov delves into the effects on Armenia and Azerbaijan, analyzing the shifting power balance in the Caucasus and the fragile alliances forming against a weakened Iran.