EPISODE · Aug 21, 2026 · 11 MIN
As Iran reshapes its proxy network across the Middle East, can Arab nations remain on the sidelines?
from Newell Normand
As Tehran shifts tactics and rewires its regional proxy network, are Arab nations finding that pragmatic diplomacy is no longer enough to keep them out of the crosshairs? Ahmad Sharawi, Senior Research Analyst at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, joins Newell to break down Iran’s evolving strategy in the Levant and the Gulf, what it means for U.S. security interests, and why regional neutrality may no longer be an option.
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