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13 episodes
#2148: IRGC: From Street Militia to Regional Franchise
How did Iran's IRGC evolve from a domestic "People's Army" into a franchiser of militias across the Middle East?
#1645: The Basij: Iran's Eyes and Ears on the Street
The Basij isn't just a militia—it's a pervasive surveillance network embedded in everyday Iranian life.
#1638: Why Iran Wants Your 12-Year-Old
Iran officially lowered its recruitment age to twelve, signaling a grim shift in how states groom children for ideological warfare.
#1527: The Ghost of Tehran: The Disappearance of Mojtaba Khamenei
Mojtaba Khamenei has vanished. As Iran teeters on the edge of systemic collapse, we dissect the silence and the $42 billion capital flight.
#1465: 500 Meters Deep: Are Iran's Bunkers Impenetrable or Entombed?
Are Iran’s 500-meter deep missile cities actually impenetrable? Discover why these "fortresses" are becoming high-tech tombs in modern warfare.
#1371: The Limelight: The High Stakes of Terrorist Proscription
What happens when a group moves from the "limelight" into a terrorist list? Explore the legal mechanics and global politics of proscription.
#1316: The Gig Economy Spy: Crowdsourcing Modern Espionage
Forget James Bond. Today’s spies are ordinary citizens earning crypto for smartphone photos. Discover how the IRGC is crowdsourcing intelligence.
#1278: The 14 Percent: Iran’s New Ballistic Warhead Doctrine
As interception rates climb, a new "heavy-hitter" doctrine emerges. Discover why Iran is swapping precision for massive 1.8-ton warheads.
#1203: The Algorithmic Adversary: Inside the IRGC’s AI Strategy
Discover how the IRGC leverages AI for global influence campaigns, predictive smuggling, and "diagnostic" strikes against Western defenses.
#1200: Fraying the Ring of Fire: The Collapse of Iranian Proxies
As strikes hit the IRGC's financial backbone, we explore the crumbling "Ring of Fire" and the future of Middle Eastern security.
#1197: The Overseas Front: Iran’s Global Campaign of Unrest
Intelligence reports reveal a coordinated Iranian effort to export conflict to Western streets. Discover the mechanics of the "overseas front."
#1119: Iran 2026: The Fall of the Khamenei Dynasty
Following massive strikes on Iran and the death of Ali Khamenei, we analyze the military, political, and human fallout of a region in flames.
#1009: Financial Decapitation: Striking the IRGC’s Oil Empire
Explore how coalition strikes on oil terminals are dismantling the IRGC’s shadow economy and patronage networks to end regional conflict.