Middle East Roundtable: Stuck Till 2029.
August 14, 2026 · 1:08:09
Middle East Roundtable
A recurring Fronts panel on Middle East security, proxy networks, and escalation constraints.
Middle East Roundtable convenes Fronts analysts to walk through the structural forces shaping the region - proxy networks, rivalry, and the political-military constraints that limit any single party's escalation.
All episodes (19)
Middle East Roundtable: For Whom the Strait Tolls.
Iran just torpedoed its own Hormuz deal, the US is quietly admitting it's out of missiles, and Saudi Arabia is somehow getting squeezed from three directions at once. Big week.
August 6, 2026 · 1:05:42
Middle East Roundtable: War Everywhere
August 4, 2026 · 1:06:42
Middle East Roundtable: The Road Back to War.
With Hormuz shut, Houthi strikes closing in on the Bab el-Mandeb, and oil past $100 a barrel, the panel weighs Washington's shrinking options — from a renewed blockade to a ground invasion.
July 26, 2026 · 1:10:39
Middle East Roundtable: The Dumbest Timeline.
Evan Moloney, Kyle Moran, and Wilfred Miner on the MOU's collapse, US strikes creeping north, ill-conceived island invasion plans, and the wave of Iranian nationalism Washington never saw coming.
July 20, 2026 · 1:00:54
Middle East Roundtable: Strikes are Back On the Menu.
Kyle Moran and Wilfred Miner trace the MOU's unraveling: Iranian fire on shipping in Hormuz, suspended US oil waivers, and a new supreme leader nobody can prove is alive.
July 14, 2026 · 1:17:17
Middle East Roundtable: As the Dust Settles.
Evan Moloney, Kyle Moran, and Wilfred Miner on the weekend's tit-for-tat strikes, Oman's pivot to a "voluntary" Hormuz toll, and why Iran's unfrozen billions look like a rearmament fund.
July 3, 2026 · 1:12:07
Middle East Roundtable: "America: 'I Surrender!'" "Iran: 'No Deal!'"
Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran on a ceasefire that lasted an hour, a US that reined in Israel only after Iran shut Hormuz, and why Beirut's best defender is now Tehran.
June 25, 2026 · 1:07:38
Middle East Roundtable: Memorandum of Misunderstanding.
Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran dissect the leaked US-Iran deal: sanctions relief for Tehran, a reopened Strait of Hormuz, and an Israel insisting none of it applies to them.
June 18, 2026 · 1:42:24
Middle East Roundtable: A Ceasefire By Any Other Name
In this episode of the Middle East Roundtable, Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran discuss the recent ceasefire in the Middle East and the implications for the region. They analyze the latest developments, including the strikes on Iran and the response from the US and Israel.
June 11, 2026
Middle East Roundtable: Hard Day for Bibi.
The Middle East Roundtable discusses the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and the US, the impact on the region, and the implications for Israel and the global community. The panelists analyze the situation, the motivations behind the actions, and the potential consequences of the conflict.
June 4, 2026
Middle East Roundtable: Deal or No Deal?
In this episode of the Middle East Roundtable, Evan Moloney and guests Wilfred W. and Kyle Moran discuss the ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran, the potential implications of a deal or no deal scenario, and the impact on international shipping and trade.
May 29, 2026
Middle East Roundtable: Insider Trading, Ceasefire Fading.
In this episode of the Middle East Roundtable, Evan Moloney and Kyle Moran discuss the ongoing Iran war, US threats, and the role of Gulf States in preventing conflict. They also explore the concept of soft versus hard power and America's self-belief in their military capabilities.
May 22, 2026 · 1:03:42
Middle East Roundtable: Rude Neighbors.
Middle East Roundtable discussion on regional pressure, neighbors, and current security dynamics.
May 15, 2026 · 1:15:05
Middle East Roundtable: Strait Chaos.
In this episode of the Middle East Roundtable, Wilfred Maina and Kyle Moran delve into the complexities of the Strait of Hormuz, discussing the latest news and analysis from the region. They examine the negotiations between the US and Iran, including the potential deal on uranium enrichment and the
May 7, 2026 · 1:09:15
Middle East Roundtable: Rising Pressure All Around.
Kyle Moran and Wilfred Waimiri discuss the Hormuz blockade, Iran's dwindling oil storage, a record internet blackout, and why Washington now believes it can outlast Tehran.
May 4, 2026 · 1:08:02
Middle East Roundtable: I Blockade You, You Blockade Me
In this episode of the Middle East Roundtable, we explore the complexities of the region, including the ceasefire between the US and Iran, the economic chaos, and diplomatic turmoil. Our panelists discuss the surprise that the ceasefire has held out as long as it has, the issues happening in Lebanon
April 24, 2026 · 1:21:45
Middle East Roundtable: JD Vance's No Good, Terrible, Very Bad Week
US Vice President JD Vance has had a disastrous week in Iran negotiations. The talks fell apart after a marathon 21-hour session, and the US has since imposed a blockade on Iranian ports. The economic impact will be significant, with hundreds of ships stuck in the Persian Gulf and surrounding waters
April 16, 2026 · 1:03:37
Middle East Round Table: When is a Ceasefire Not a Ceasefire?
Evan Moloney, Wilfred Miner, and Kyle Moran examine Trump's two-week pause with Iran — a truce whose scope no party agrees on — and debate Hezbollah's threats, Gulf realignment, and who won.
April 10, 2026 · 1:17:55