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  • What’s next for Iran after U.S. withdrawal from Iraq?

    October 7, 2026 · 47 min

    In this episode, we examine Iraq’s uncertain future after the U.S. withdrawal, Iran’s deepening influence and the role of Iran-backed militias, and ask whether Baghdad can assert its sovereignty amid competing regional powers. More than…

  • Can Saudi Arabia beat the Houthis?

    September 23, 2026 · 57 min

    Saudi Arabia has spent the past few years trying to reshape its role in West Asia, moving away from confrontation with Iran, and seeking an end to the war in Yemen. However, the Iran war has changed the regional landscape. The resurgence…

  • How the UAE projects power across the Gulf and beyond

    September 9, 2026 · 57 min

    The UAE has emerged as one of the most influential powers in West Asia, using diplomacy, trade, investment and strategic partnerships to extend its influence far beyond the Gulf. But its relationships with Saudi Arabia, Iran and Israel…

  • Is Israel winning?

    August 26, 2026 · 43 min

    Israel has fought multiple wars and military campaigns since October 7, in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran, while expanding its military and intelligence operations across the region. But military reach does not necessarily translate into strategic…

  • Yemen explained: How the Houthis shook the U.S.-Saudi axis

    August 12, 2026 · 50 min

    Yemen is no longer just the site of a devastating civil war. The Houthis have emerged as a powerful regional actor, capable of threatening Saudi Arabia, Israel and one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes. In this episode…

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  • Is Jordan caught in the middle of Iran war?

    July 29, 2026 · 47 min

    Jordan rarely dominates the headlines, yet it sits at the heart of some of West Asia's biggest geopolitical faultlines. Bordering Israel and the occupied West Bank, Syria, Iraq and Saudi Arabia, the kingdom has been shaped by the…

  • How the war on Iran changed the Gulf security order

    July 15, 2026 · 37 min

    The war on Iran may be over, but its consequences are only beginning to reshape the Persian Gulf. For decades, Gulf monarchies have balanced security partnerships with the United States, pragmatic engagement with Iran, and ambitious plans…

  • Did India read the war on Iran wrong?

    July 1, 2026 · 41 min

    Since October 7, West Asia has witnessed a cascade of crises, from the war in Gaza, attacks on Red Sea shipping, to the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, and direct military confrontation between Israel and Iran. Together, these events…

  • Iran, Israel and the U.S.: How the war changed West Asia

    June 17, 2026 · 43 min

    The Iran-Israel-U.S. war may have ended with a ceasefire, but many of the questions that drove the conflict remain unresolved. After months of direct confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States, the region is taking stock…

  • Has Israel’s bid to reshape West Asia hit a road block?

    May 27, 2026 · 41 min

    The October 7 attacks triggered a wave of changes across West Asia, transforming conflicts, alliances, and the balance of power in the region. What began as a war in Gaza soon expanded into a wider regional crisis involving Lebanon, Iran…

  • Lebanon part 2: Why Lebanon remains in perpetual crisis

    May 13, 2026 · 42 min

    Lebanon’s civil war ended in 1990, but many of the country’s deeper fault lines remained unresolved. In the decades that followed, Lebanon rebuilt its cities and economy, yet sectarian politics, weak institutions, and competing centres of…

  • Lebanon part 1: How did a fragile state become a battlefield for regional powers?

    April 29, 2026 · 38 min

    Lebanon was once seen as a rare success story in West Asia, a country that appeared stable on the surface. However, beneath that image lay deep structural fault lines. In Part 1 of our Lebanon series at Global faultlines, we trace how a…

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About the show

Global Faultlines is a deep-dive international affairs podcast that goes beyond breaking news to uncover the roots of global conflicts. From shifting borders to power struggles, it explores the forces that shape international events. With expert voices and sharp analysis, the show offers depth and clarity on the stories shaping our world.