Ken Pollack

Ken Pollack, vice president of the Middle East Institute and a former CIA analyst, dives into the intricate web of Israel-Iran relations and the implications of Iran’s nuclear program. He discusses Mossad’s operational success and the delicate balance of U.S. foreign policy. With a focus on Israel's military strategies, the conversation touches on the ramifications of potential military actions and the dynamic of regional power. The topic of Saudi Arabia's interests in regime change adds another layer to the geopolitical landscape.

Ken Pollack, a senior fellow at AEI, discusses Iran's political landscape, succession plans, and challenges faced by the regime. Topics also include covert actions in Iran, conspiracy theories, Biden's foreign policy, and global governance issues.

Jonah Goldberg is joined by Ken Pollack, AEI senior fellow and expert on the Middle East, to discuss Iran's shift in foreign policy towards diplomacy and its implications for the United States and other nations. They also explore the issue of hostages in Iran, Turkey's shifting stance in the Middle East, different perspectives on idealism, and military capabilities and strategies in the region.