Karim Sadjadpour

Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, dives deep into the intricate dynamics of Iran and Israel's escalating tensions. He discusses Israel's recent targeted assassinations and Iran’s desire for stability amidst chaos. The conversation also touches on how U.S. foreign policy impacts these relationships, the historical context of Iran-Israel ties, and the potential repercussions of upcoming American elections. Plus, Sadjadpour reveals the strategic ambitions behind Iran’s activities related to U.S. politics.

Karim Sadjadpour and Mark Dubowitz discuss the US foreign policy on Iran, analyzing the 2015 nuclear deal and Trump's withdrawal. They emphasize the importance of maximum pressure on the regime and support for the Iranian people. Topics include flaws of the JCPOA, negotiation skills of Iranian leaders, US leverage through sanctions, and Iranian society's aspirations vs. the regime's reality.

Iran experts Karim Sadjadpour and Robin Wright discuss the implications of President Raisi's death on Iranian politics. They explore succession options, the role of the Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the future of Iran's foreign relations. Also, they analyze the Biden administration's Iran strategy and potential U.S. policy shifts post-election.

As mass protests spread across Iran, Preet speaks with Karim Sadjadpour, a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, where he focuses on Iran and the Middle East. What caused the protests? Who is leading them? And what do they mean for the future of the theocratic regime?Stay Tuned in Brief is presented by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Please let us know what you think! Email us at letters@cafe.com, or leave a voicemail at 669-247-7338.References & Supplemental Materials:Karim Sadjadpour’s Twitter“Who is Mahsa Amini, And Why Did Her Death Spark Protests in Iran?” WSJ, 9/23/22“Tactics of repression: How Iran is trying to stop Mahsa Amini protests,” WaPo, 10/5/22“The Exiled Dissident Fuelling the Hijab Protests in Iran,” New Yorker, 9/24/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Karim Sadjadpour, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, dives into the ongoing protests in Iran, sparked by the tragic death of Mahsa Amini. He reveals how this discontent over hijab regulations reflects a deeper resentment towards the regime. The discussion highlights the risks these protests pose to the government, which is deemed incapable of reform. Sadjadpour also examines the challenges of information access in Iran, contrasting it with successes seen in Ukraine.