Catherine Viette is pleased to welcome Dr H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Int'l Security Studies. In a wide-ranging interview, Dr. Hellyer highlights the strategic constraints of Iran, the ambivalence of Gulf states toward military escalation, and uncertainty gripping the region amid the highly unpredictable posture of US President Donald Trump. Maximalist demands, regional power realignments, and fears of post-regime chaos make diplomacy both urgent and elusive.
