Israel & Iran: Checkmate in Syria? (STRATEGIKON Ep 46)
John, David (in the studio) and Shaz (not) discuss with Professor Albert Wolf the problems posed for Israel by Iran’s close proximity to it in Syria. How will these enemy …read more
‘Shock & Horror?’ One Year of Trump’s World Disorder & What Lies Ahead (STRATEGIKON Ep 42)
In this episode Shahrezad takes the helm as MC as we drill down into the year that was and take a speculative look at what major International Relations trends may …read more
Upon Reflection (16 October-20 October)
Time to consider weekly global headlines in an ever-changing world Selected News Headlines for the Working Week 16 October-20 October 2017 The Battles After ISIS 16 October 2017, Washington D.C., …read more
Upon Reflection (25 September-29 September)
Time to consider weekly global headlines in an ever-changing world Selected News Headlines for the Working Week 25 September-29 September 2017 Trump: Iran is violating the nuclear deal. Top US …read more
‘Black Holes and Revelations’: The Connection Between Failed Expectations & Modern Terrorism
Since 9/11, the cycle of terrorism has gone from bad to worse.[i] The tempo, scale and targeting of terrorist operations against the West has increased. There is no easy answer …read more
Russia’s Growing Presence in the Middle East, Part II (STRATEGIKON Ep 30)
In this episode, John, Jonathan and Imad analyze Russia’s growing presence in the Middle East. In Part II, we look at the Turkey-Iran-Russia nexus; the role of Russian arms sales …read more
Weekly Roundup (20 February-24 February)
Turnbull looks to welcome Israeli PM 21 February 2017, Canberra, Australia – news.com.au – In a move that will surely complicate Australia’s relations with both the United States and some …read more
Stability of the Middle East today and the future of the region (STRATEGIKON Episode 14)
Special guest Dr. Ibrahim Fraihat, Senior Foreign Policy Fellow, Brookings Doha Center, and Dr John Bruni discuss the stability of the Middle East today and the future of the region in …read more
Vladimir Putin and Russia (STRATEGIKON Episode 13)
Our latest podcast is now available. In this podcast, John Bruni and SIA Associate David Olney discuss Vladimir Putin and Russia. Topics and issues discussed include: What does Russian President Vladimir Putin want? Is …read more
Air operations but no strategy against the Islamic State
News that the Pentagon’s Inspector General is investigating claims that intelligence documents assessing the success of American air strikes against Islamic State (IS) targets in Iraq were ‘handled’ to give …read more