badlands podcast by borzou daragahi

The Iran crisis is showing China’s newfound confidence. It seems to realize no matter what happens in the confrontation between Iran and the US, it will eventually come out on top. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit borzou.substack.com/subscribe

After weeks of trying I finally managed to get in touch with someone I knew who was caught up in the violence in Iran last month. It took time and effort, but I finally figured out what happened. The experience provides a lesson about the Islamic Republic and how it operates. The country is just too wired and bureaucratic to forever hide deaths. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss t...