Mar 18, 2026
Iran has a new Supreme Leader for the first time in almost 37 years, Mojtaba Khamenei. This episode explores his background, education, and ideology.
Guest Biographies
Michael Connell is an expert in Persian-Gulf security-related issues, the armed forces of Iran, U.S.-GCC security cooperation, and adversary cyber policy...
Mar 4, 2026
This episode examines how the ubiquitous presence of drones in the Ukraine War has shaped the conflict.
Guest Biographies
Samuel Bendett (@sambendett) is an advisor with CNA’s Russia Studies Program. His research focuses on Russian defense and technology developments; uncrewed, robotic and autonomous military systems;...