India’s twin crises: coronavirus and China

India’s twin crises: coronavirus and China

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Formidable US firepower fails to unseat Iran’s regime

Gideon speaks to Sir Simon Gass, a former UK ambassador to Iran, about why the formidable destructive power of the US and Israel has failed to dislodge the Islamic regime. They discuss how long the war can continue as well as likely outcomes for the US, Iran and the Gulf region. ...  Show more

Iran war risks turning into a battle of endurance

Gideon discusses the US and Israeli war against Iran with Emile Hokayem of the International Institute for Strategic Studies. What are the war aims, can they be achieved and where does this leave the future of the region and its relations with Israel? Clips: CBS; CNN Free links t ...  Show more

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