Iran

The Permission to Hate Jews Has Never Been This Open

Sam Harris

Mentioned as an existential concern for Israel, highlighting the stakes of regional conflict.

The Man Who Will Be King: A Conversation with Graeme Wood (Episode #278)

Sam Harris

Saudi Arabia's geopolitical rival, described as a Shia jihadist state.

Defending the Global Order: A Conversation with Yuval Noah Harari (Episode #276)

Sam Harris

Cited as a country that could potentially align with Russia, with a diplomatic effort encouraged to keep it neutral.

The Russian War in Ukraine: A Conversation with Garry Kasparov (Episode #275)

Sam Harris

A country whose nuclear deal involvement with Russia is seen as contradictory by Kasparov.

JD Vance | All-In Summit 2024

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a country of origin for some migrants crossing the southern border, raising national security concerns.

Kamala surges, Trump at NABJ, recession fears, Middle East escalation, Ackman postpones IPO

All-In Podcast

The country where Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated, discussed in terms of its intelligence failure and its regional influence.

Noam Chomsky: Putin, Ukraine, China, and Nuclear War | Lex Fridman Podcast #316

Lex Fridman

Mentioned in the context of US sanctions after the US unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear agreement, which China ignores.

Brandon Stanton Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

One of 30+ countries Brandon Stanton has visited for Humans of New York, conducting interviews with interpreters.

“This is Bibi’s War” - Harvard’s Graham Allison on the Influences and Endgame of the Iran War

All-In Podcast

The subject of an attack by the US and Israel, with its Supreme Leader dead but the regime holding power.

H.R. McMaster on Strategic Competition with China | Ch 3 HISPBC

PolicyEd

Geo-Strategy #4: Saudi Arabia's Trump Card Against Iran

Predictive History

Discussed as a primary antagonist to the United States and Saudi Arabia, with its historical rivalry and geopolitical ambitions being a central theme.

Geo-Strategy #1: Iran's Strategy Matrix

Predictive History

The country in focus, possessing military dominance over its adversaries but employing asymmetrical warfare strategies. Its historical relationship with Western powers is marked by conflict and mistrust.

Politics & Power: A Conversation with Rahm Emanuel (Episode #387)

Sam Harris

Country in the Middle East, discussed in relation to potential conflict and its influence on Israeli security.

Yuval Noah Harari: Free Speech, Institutional Distrust, & Social Order | Making Sense #386

Sam Harris

Used as a hypothetical example of a state aiming to produce an atom bomb, illustrating the need for both scientific facts and ideological motivation to achieve large-scale cooperation.

Decolonizing English Language Teaching and Learning: Accepting a Diversity of “Englishes”

MIT Open Learning

A country from which refugees joined NaTakallam to teach Persian.

Deep State, Hegemony & U.S. Foreign Policy: John Mearsheimer vs. Jeffrey Sachs | All-In Summit

All-In Podcast

Identified as a dangerous flashpoint due to its close alliance with Russia and developing ties with China. Also discussed in the context of Israel's desire for the U.S. to confront its nuclear capabilities.

Digital Delusions: A Conversation with Renée DiResta (Episode #378)

Sam Harris

Mentioned as a source of geopolitical campaigns and disinformation operations studied by DiResta.

Migration Summit: Pathways to Education Livelihood and Hope — April 5, 2022

MIT Open Learning

Mentioned as a country where Afghan refugees might be located and could utilize online certificates.

How Democracies Fail: A Conversation with Anne Applebaum (Episode #376)

Sam Harris

A country identified as part of the modern autocratic network and its leaders' interest in pushing back against liberal democratic ideals.

Gender Apartheid and the Future of Iran: A Conversation with Alinejad and Mohammed (Episode #370)

Sam Harris

The central topic of discussion, focusing on gender apartheid, the ruling regime, and popular sentiment.

In conversation with President Trump

All-In Podcast

Discussed in the context of its financial state before the October 7th attack, its potential to acquire nuclear weapons, and its role in funding terrorist groups. Trump claims the attack would not have happened if he were president.

Campus Protests, Antisemitism, and Western Values (Episode #367)

Sam Harris

Mentioned in the context of its recent drone and missile attack, which was repelled by Saudi Arabia and Jordan, seen as a potentially hopeful sign for regional relations.

Urban Warfare 2.0: A Conversation with John Spencer (Episode #366)

Sam Harris

Described as the 'head of all these snakes,' funding and directing Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis. Discussed in relation to the April 14th direct attack on Israel and the failure of international deterrence.

Two Legendary Founders: Travis Kalanick & Michael Dell Live from Austin, Texas

All-In Podcast

Mentioned in relation to potential geopolitical instability affecting capital markets and the hope for the removal of its leadership.