Did the U.S. Just Fail in Iran? | Professor Kian Tajbakhsh

Did the U.S. Just Fail in Iran? | Professor Kian Tajbakhsh

Is the United States facing a quiet, strategic humiliation in the Middle East? In this episode of the Beyond the Summit podcast, host Amir Golshani rejoins renowned international relations expert and former political prisoner Dr. Kian Tajbakhsh to dissect the hidden mechanics of a chaotic geopolitical standoff. Dr. Tajbakhsh delivers an unfiltered masterclass on why current Western strategies may be failing their war aims, how secret Chinese and Russian shadow banking networks are keeping Tehran's economy on life support, and the shocking reality behind leaked reports regarding Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Tune in to discover whether Washington's latest diplomatic moves are accidentally guaranteeing a much more brutal, nuclear-armed conflict down the line, or if a fragmented diaspora can truly spark a transition inside a regime prepared to use absolute force.

The Illusion of Iranian Power: Why the Regime is Imploding | Jason Brodsky

In this high-stakes episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with Jason Brodsky, Policy Director at United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI), to expose the "hollow" reality of the Iranian regime in 2026. As the naval blockade tightens and the Islamic Republic faces a "terminal" economic crisis, Brodsky reveals why the regime's military threats are increasingly empty and how their alliance with China is a strategic illusion. From the hidden vulnerabilities of the IRGC to the shifting dynamics of the Mojtaba Khamenei succession, this conversation deconstructs the defeatist narratives in the West and explores why the Iranian people remain the ultimate game-changer for regional peace. If you want to understand why the "illusion of power" is finally shattering and what the Trump administration’s next moves could be, this deep dive is essential viewing for anyone tracking the endgame of the Islamic Republic.

U.S. Retired Admiral Mark Montgomery: The IRGC Must Be Punished

This episode of Beyond the Summit delivers a masterclass in global strategy as host Amir Golshani sits down with Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery, the "chief architect" of modern cyber sovereignty and a definitive voice on integrated deterrence. In this explosive first episode, Montgomery pulls back the curtain on the silent byproduct of the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, exposing why China may view the Iranian regime as an "expendable" asset in the face of a crippling U.S. maritime blockade. From the haunting "amnesia" of Europe regarding the IRGC’s murder of 32,000 citizens in just 36 hours to the tactical reality of what targets remain after the decimation of Iran’s drone and missile power, this conversation moves beyond the headlines to reveal the high-stakes game of regime change, the feasibility of arming internal opposition, and the potential for a secular, democratic future led by Prince Reza Pahlavi. Watch to understand why the fight for the Strait of Hormuz is about more than just oil, it is a battle for the very definition of freedom and the opportunity for a new generation of Iranians to finally break free from 47 years of "mafia-style" rule.

Is the Iranian Regime Actually Close to Collapse? Aaron David Miller

Is the Islamic Republic reaching a "hurting stalemate," or is the worst yet to come? In this urgent episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with veteran diplomat Aaron David Miller, a man who spent 25 years "in the room" serving six U.S. Secretaries of State, to deconstruct the reality of the current naval blockade on Iran. As the world watches the Strait of Hormuz, Miller offers a sobering warning: geography is destiny, and while the U.S. is betting on economic "choking," history shows that regimes don't often collapse from the air or the sea alone. We dive into the "Trump mindset," the haunting possibility of Iran turning into a "North Korea of the Middle East," and why Washington’s biggest blind spot might be the very people it claims to support.

The End of the Regime: Canada’s Role in Iran’s Collapse | Peter MacKay

"Kick them out." These are the three words former Canadian Defense and Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay has for those tied to the Iranian regime living in Canada. As the Iranian economy faces a 180% inflation "death spiral" and a naval blockade, we are at a historical hinge point. Is the regime truly collapsing, or is this a strategic pause? In this episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with Peter MacKay (former Minister of National Defense, Foreign Affairs, and Justice) to unpack the "spillover effect" that a free Iran would have on the Western world.