Dialogue Works

Dialogue Works

byNima Rostami Alkhorshid

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Dedicated to dialogue and peace! At Dialogue Works, we believe there’s nothing more unstoppable than when people come together.This group’s mission is to create a global community of diverse individuals who will support, challenge, and inspire one another by providing a platform for Dialogue.We encourage you to share your knowledge, ask questions, participate in discussions, and become an integral part of this little community. Together we can become a better community and provide our members with a much better experience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Larry Johnson: Yemen Shatters Saudi Naval Siege – Iran Leaves Trump With Zero Room to Maneuver
Dive into the latest geopolitical shifts in West Asia and Eastern Europe. This interview breaks down the temporary pause in US-Iran military strikes, revealing critical US shortages in precision missiles and jet fuel. We explore Israel’s strategic objectives, the unrealistic prospects of a Saudi civilian nuclear program, and Europe’s worsening energy crisis. The discussion also analyzes Russia’s tightening blockade of Ukrainian ports like Odessa, Ukraine’s desperate attacks on civilian vessels, and Yemen’s resilient defense against Saudi aggression. A must-watch for understanding modern military limitations and shifting global power dynamics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
Published: Jul 27, 2026Duration: 54m 8s
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US War Hits Eerie Silence – Tehran's Reply to Ukraine – Retaliation Coming
This interview breaks down the escalating US-Iran conflict and the new Saudi-Yemen front. It reveals critical US military limitations, including interceptor shortages and degraded radar systems, which hinder the defense of GCC allies. Conversely, Iran has rapidly improved its domestic air defense and missile recovery capabilities. The discussion also highlights Yemen’s strategic blockade on Saudi Arabia, exposing the fragility of prolonged military escalation. Ultimately, the analysis concludes that military solutions are failing. Lasting peace in West Asia requires direct regional cooperation and negotiation in a multi-nodal world, rather than continued proxy wars and external manipulation. Hosted on Acast. Se...
Published: Jul 27, 2026Duration: 1h 2m 24s
Ray McGovern: Yemen Strikes on Saudi Are Rocking Across the Gulf
In this eye-opening interview, we dive deep into the escalating geopolitical crises shaping our world. From sudden Middle East flare-ups, including Houthi strikes on Aramco and Israel, to the complex realities of the Ukraine war and back-channel diplomacy, the discussion exposes the physical limits of modern warfare. We explore the failures of the military-industrial complex, severe US weapons shortages, and how unpredictable leadership in Washington is forcing global powers to adapt. Discover the untold stories behind NATO expansion, intelligence blind spots, and high-stakes brinkmanship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Jul 27, 2026Duration: 56m 23s
Larry Johnson: Yemen SLAMS Saudi Oil as Iran and the US Prepare for MASSIVE MOVES
In this eye-opening analysis, we break down the realities of US military strategy in the Middle East. Major US combat operations against Iran remain unlikely due to severe shortages of interceptor and precision missiles. We discuss how the US military is dangerously depleting domestic fuel reserves to fund overseas operations, risking the American economy. Plus, we analyze recent Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure, exposing Gulf vulnerability and Iran's success in blinding regional early warning systems. Discover why diplomatic solutions, not military escalation, are the only viable path forward against the resilient "honey badgers" of the Arabian Peninsula. Hosted...
Published: Jul 26, 2026Duration: 46m 7s
Prof. Steve Hanke Part2: Iran’s PPP GDP Climbing as War Going On in Hormuz & Red Sea
This interview explores the deep geopolitical dilemmas in the Middle East, focusing on the tension between US economic interests and the powerful influence of the Israel lobby. It discusses Israel's strategic plan for regional expansion and the push for military escalation against Iran, despite the severe economic risks to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The conversation highlights how prolonged conflict and deglobalization are negatively impacting Gulf economies, while inadvertently strengthening Iran's domestic unity. Ultimately, it warns that continued military involvement and sanctions only create stronger adversaries, fuel a global commodity supercycle, and push nations toward alternative alliances, leaving the region...
Published: Jul 26, 2026Duration: 41m 38s
Prof. Steve Hanke: Dozens of Ballistic Missiles Strike Aramco’s Jazan Refinery & Yanbu Pipeline
This interview explores escalating geopolitical tensions and their impact on global markets. Key topics include Saudi Arabia's conflicts with Yemen, highlighting the Houthis' resilience and the resulting strain on Saudi oil infrastructure. The discussion analyzes how these conflicts, alongside NATO-Russia tensions in the Black Sea, are disrupting critical global choke points (Strait of Hormuz, Red Sea, Bosphorus), driving up oil and wheat prices. While this turmoil squeezes importers, it improves terms of trade for agricultural exporters like Brazil. The conversation also critiques US foreign policy, noting the lack of a coherent strategy, the influence of the Israel lobby on Middle...
Published: Jul 26, 2026Duration: 33m 12s
Seyed M. Marandi: Aramco Facility Engulfed in Flames After Yemeni Missile Strike
Explore the massive military escalation between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, including devastating missile strikes on Aramco facilities. This analysis breaks down the vulnerability of US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain against advanced missile tech. We discuss the catastrophic global economic impact of a wider war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and an impending energy crisis. Find out why a US ground invasion would fail, how Gulf states are walking on thin ice, and the broader implications of a multi-front conflict on Western hegemony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Jul 26, 2026Duration: 54m 0s
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran Overhauls War Doctrine to Checkmate Trump
In this eye-opening analysis, we break down the escalating military confrontation between Iran and the US in West Asia. Discover how Iran is systematically neutralizing US assets and air defense systems across the region, while US infrastructure attacks only serve to unify Iranian resistance. We explore Yemen’s strategic pressure on Saudi Arabia, the reality of Iran’s resilient underground military capabilities, and why continued US aggression points toward a major strategic failure. Plus, a critical look at Western media narratives surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and broken agreements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Jul 25, 2026Duration: 1h 5m 26s
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: The One Weapon Washington Can’t Stop: Iran’s Deadly New Precision
This interview analyzes the escalating US-Iran tensions and the severe logistical flaws of a potential US ground invasion. Experts discuss how extreme heat, rugged terrain, and targeted assembly points make military operations a nightmare. The conversation covers Iran's enhanced missile accuracy via alleged foreign tech support and the broader geopolitical fallout. It also highlights how US asset seizures are accelerating the decline of the dollar's global dominance, pushing nations toward a new financial system. A stark warning about the human cost of war and the dangerous disconnect between political leadership and military reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 56m 44s
Amb. Chas Freeman: Iran Warns of Regional Blackouts After Trump Threatens to Bomb Its Infrastructure
In this compelling interview, a former US Ambassador breaks down the escalating crises reshaping the Middle East. Discover the strategic fallout of the Yemeni blockade on Saudi oil exports and the heavy toll of the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The discussion exposes the collapse of American diplomacy, the failure of the Saudi nuclear deal, and why Gulf nations are now protesting US military bases.Plus, an in-depth look at Israel's deep internal fractures, its growing global isolation, and the unsustainable nature of Washington's current foreign policy. A must-watch analysis on the shifting balance of power, the depletion of...
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 53m 49s
Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Rejects U.S. Offer as Trump Weighs "Massive" Military Strike
Dive into the escalating geopolitical crisis between the US and Iran. This discussion breaks down the severe risks of potential massive US airstrikes, Iran’s advanced air defenses, and the threat of unprecedented retaliation. We explore the logistical nightmare of any ground invasion, drawing stark historical parallels to Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The conversation also covers the devastating economic fallout: surging oil prices, crippling attacks on Gulf infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain, and Israel’s growing vulnerability amid depleted air defenses. Finally, we analyze how recent leadership assassinations have unified Iran, potentially accelerating its nuclear program, while exposing deep flaws in c...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 47m 37s
Patrick Henningsen:Naval Siege: Houthis Force 10+ Saudi Tankers to Turn Back After Ballistic Strikes
In this eye-opening interview, we dive into escalating Middle East tensions as oil prices surpass $100/barrel. We explore how the US uses fake peace negotiations and MOUs as a ruse to degrade Iranian infrastructure while maintaining military escalation. The discussion covers critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, Yemen’s renewed attacks on Saudi shipping, and US pressure on Riyadh to restart hostilities in exchange for a conditional nuclear deal. We also analyze Israel's reliance on Jordan for strategic depth, US economic leverage over Iraq's sovereign wealth, and why America's overextended proxy war strategy mirrors the decline of...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 52m 8s
Michael Hudson: The Media Missed Trump's REAL Plan – Here's What He's Actually Doing
This interview explores the geopolitical struggle over global oil trade and US foreign policy. It reveals how the US aims to control international choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, forcing OPEC nations to fund American military spending through coerced investments. The discussion highlights Iran’s resistance to this hegemony, advocating for sovereign, free oil trade, and draws stark parallels to the US seizure of Venezuelan oil revenues. Framed as an existential "oil war," the conflict centers on maintaining US dollar dominance and preventing nations from freely trading with China or Russia. Discover how this battle for global resources could tr...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 53m 59s
Pravin Sawhney: Trump's 'One Shot, One Bridge' Ultimatum – Iran Vows US Ally Blackouts
Dive into the shifting geopolitics of West Asia in this eye-opening analysis. Discover how Iran is reshaping the regional framework, challenging the petrodollar, and building strategic alliances with China, Russia, and Pakistan. Learn why US military assets are retreating from GCC countries due to growing vulnerabilities, and how Yemen’s strategic pressure on Saudi Arabia is altering global trade routes. The discussion highlights the uncontainable rise of China through geoeconomics and the Belt and Road Initiative, signaling a rapid transition toward a multipolar world order. Finally, explore why resolving the Palestine issue remains the absolute key to lasting regional stability. Wa...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 47m 54s
Alex Krainer: A Major Military Comeback Is Reshaping the Map—Right Now
Dive into a deep geopolitical analysis of the escalating conflict in West Asia. This interview explores Iran’s strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz, Yemen’s pressure on Gulf oil infrastructure, and the resulting surge in global energy prices. We dissect the flawed US military strategy in the region, highlighting how underestimating Iran’s capabilities has created a costly escalation trap. The discussion uncovers the underlying motivations of Israel and the UK in pushing for regime change, the vulnerability of Gulf states, and why a prolonged war threatens US economic stability. Discover why experts predict an eventual US withdrawal as the...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 52m 45s
Scott Ritter: ‘Turn Around or Face God’: Yemen Issues Chilling Warning to Saudi Ship in the Red Sea
Discover the escalating geopolitical crisis in the Middle East in this in-depth 2026 analysis. This interview breaks down Yemen’s effective blockade of Saudi oil exports and its massive impact on global energy markets. We explore the strategic vulnerability of US military bases, leading to forced withdrawals from Jordan and Saudi Arabia, and analyze Iran’s targeted strikes on Kuwaiti infrastructure designed to deter Gulf cooperation. The discussion also highlights the severe logistical flaws in proposed US ground invasions, the dangerous rhetoric surrounding potential nuclear options, and the likelihood of a "hybrid diplomacy" cycle. Learn how interim ceasefires may be temporarily acce...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 38m 15s
Larry Johnson: Trump Goes Nuclear on Pickaxe Mountain as Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Tighten
In this eye-opening analysis, we break down the escalating Middle East crisis and the severe limitations of US military power. Discover why strikes on hardened sites like Pickaxe Mountain are futile, and how nuclear escalation would trigger a global catastrophe. We explore the logistical impossibility of a US ground invasion, the failure of naval coalitions to secure the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, and the devastating ripple effects on global oil prices and shipping insurance. Learn how Yemen’s strategic pressure could force Saudi Arabia to negotiate, why Israel cannot afford a conflict with Turkey, and the geopolitical blunders of...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 49m 29s
Matthew Hoh: Iran’s “Untouchable” Mountain - Hegseth Says the U.S. Can Reach Anything
This interview examines the escalating US conflict with Iran, exposing the reality behind official narratives. We discuss the true, exponentially rising costs of the war—estimated at over $100 billion—and how economic pressures are fracturing political support. The conversation highlights the collapse of the decades-old US forward base structure in the Middle East, severe munitions shortages, and Iran's strategic ability to escalate the conflict regionally and globally. From the Strait of Hormuz and Houthi actions in the Red Sea to the complicity of Gulf states, we analyze the failures of traditional US foreign policy. Plus, a sobering look at the ongo...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 50m 41s
Robert Barnes: BREAKING: Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran's Critical Infrastructure Over Hormuz Attacks
This interview dives deep into the escalating US-Iran conflict and the severe limitations of current US foreign policy. We explore how coercive threats and regime change strategies are backfiring, as Iranian public opinion remains firmly united against external pressure. The discussion highlights critical military, economic, and political hard limits facing the US, including munitions shortages, rising energy costs, and vulnerable regional allies. With Israel hesitant to engage and global powers bypassing US sanctions, the weaponization of the dollar is accelerating the push for alternative financial systems. Discover why escalating this conflict risks imperial overstretch and economic disaster. Hosted on...
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 52m 9s
Richard Wolff: Yemen's Bab al-Mandab Blockade & Hormuz Closure Shatter the Global Oil Market
Explore the escalating US-Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, and the massive global economic shockwaves. This in-depth analysis breaks down the failure of US sanctions and military strategies, revealing how modern missile and drone warfare are exposing the vulnerabilities of the American empire. Discover the historic geopolitical shifts as nations bypass US hegemony, and understand the domestic crises fueling Washington's desperation. A crucial look at the decline of unipolarity and the birth of a new multipolar world order. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 59m 15s