Beyond the Ceasefire: Iran’s Future, America’s Role, and What's Next
Vali Nasr and Suzanne Maloney join Leslie Vinjamuri on Deep Dish to discuss the Iran-Israel conflict.
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About the Episode
After US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, a fragile ceasefire with Israel is holding—for now. But is this a turning point or just a pause before more conflict? Experts Vali Nasr and Suzanne Maloney join Leslie Vinjamuri on Deep Dish to break down what’s really at stake for Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Israel’s strategy, and the future of the region.
About the Experts
Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies, Johns Hopkins SAIS
Dr. Vali Nasr is the Majid Khadduri Professor of International Affairs and Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS, where he also served as Dean from 2012–2019 and co-directs the SAIS Rethinking Iran Initiative.
Vice President and Director, Foreign Policy Program, Brookings Institution
Suzanne Maloney is the vice president and director of the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution, where her research focuses on Iran and Persian Gulf energy. She is a frequent commentator in national and international media and has advised both Democratic and Republican administrations on Iran policy.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She brings more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs, research, policy, and public engagement.
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