Following a 12-day war with Israel, Iran faces a turning point in its strategic and domestic trajectory. In this expert webinar, Dr. Sina Azodi analyzes the breakdown of Iran’s defense doctrine, rising influence of the IRGC, and the regime’s internal dilemma between repression and reform. With its nuclear program under pressure and regional alliances strained, Tehran must now choose between escalation, diplomacy, or deeper isolation.

Six months after Assad’s fall, Syria faces a fragile transition led by former jihadist Ahmed al-Shara. In a recent webinar, Charles Lister examined the country’s uncertain path—balancing newfound international legitimacy with economic collapse, armed fragmentation, and regional tensions. Can Syria avoid renewed conflict and rebuild, or is the entire transition resting on a single man’s shoulders? Read key insights from the discussion.

As Israel escalates strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, Tehran’s leadership faces a critical dilemma: preserve ideological purity or ensure regime survival. In a June 20 webinar, Dr. Saeid Golkar analyzed the regime’s internal calculations, elite fractures, and growing civilian unrest. He revealed why Iran’s leaders may prefer military defeat over political humiliation—and what this means for the region’s future.

After the 2025 crisis shattered years of calm, India and Pakistan face a tense future. In a Wikistrat webinar, Michael Kugelman examines how rising nationalism, shifting alliances, and lower thresholds for escalation are reshaping this nuclear-armed rivalry. While open conflict has paused, the risk of renewed confrontation remains. Can cautious stability hold, or will the region slip back into crisis in the months ahead?

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On December 7, Wikistrat hosted a webinar to analyze the rapid unraveling of the Assad regime in Syria and its regional implication

Dr. Sina Azodi, an expert on U.S.-Iran relations, examined the evolving dynamics between the Trump administration and Iran.

Rear Adm. (Ret.) Rommel Ong explores the Philippines' defense strategy, US-Philippines relations, and China's "escalation dominance"

Analysis of the potential foreign policy shifts under Trump's new administration: From reshaping NATO relations to AI and hypersonic tech.

Special webinar series exploring the global implications of "America First 2.0".

Wikistrat webinar with Russian propaganda expert, Dr. Viktor Denisenko: latest developments in Russia's interference efforts and impact

Iran expert Dr. Raz Zimmt discusses how recent developments are shaping Iran's security strategy and Israel's potential responses

The killing of Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah has shaken the Middle East, leaving a void in one of the region's most influential...