Beyond the Summit with Amir Golshani

Are you stuck in a cycle of "survival mode," constantly fixing things and feeling drained? You aren't lazy, you’re likely carrying a "tired identity." In this episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with spiritual mentor and artist Atousa Raissyan for a deep-dive conversation on how to break free from fear-based living and reclaim your natural rhythm. We strip away the buzzwords...

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...

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 allia...

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 vie...

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 offer...

"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 Gol...

In this high stakes episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with Dr. Nazee Moinian, a diplomat, PhD scholar, and adjunct fellow at the Middle East Institute, to dissect a regime in its final bind. From the "unthinkable" possibility of a nuclear dirty bomb to the "Lionesses" of Gen Z leading a new revolution, this is a masterclass in the cold reality of Middle Eastern geopolitics...

In this explosive episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani goes head to head with world-renowned economist and geopolitical strategist Professor Jeffrey Sachs in a debate that challenges the very foundation of Western foreign policy. You are about to witness a rare, unfiltered confrontation: Sachs issues a stunning apology for 70 years of "appalling" U.S. intervention, while Golshani, spea...

As a US naval blockade tightens around the Strait of Hormuz and a fragile ceasefire hangs by a thread, the Iranian regime is bleeding $435 million every single day. In this urgent episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with Miad Maleki, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) and former US Treasury official and the strategic architect behind the "Maximu...

In this episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with Dr. Meir Javedanfar, a leading Iranian-Israeli analyst and lecturer at Reichman University. As tensions reach a breaking point in the Strait of Hormuz and secret negotiations surface in Pakistan, Dr. Javedanfar delivers a chilling warning: The Islamic Republic is "drunk on power" and has learned nothing from the catastrophic e...

Is the Islamic Republic closer to collapse than anyone admits? While the world watching the fragile ceasefire, a deeper crisis is unfolding inside Iran. The regime is no longer fighting to win, it is fighting to survive. In this high stakes episode of Beyond the Summit, we go behind the headlines with an ultimate insider who has spent decades "in the room where it happens." Mehrdad Marty Youssefia...

Is this the end of the Islamic Republic, or just a strategic breather? At this historic inflection point, Amir Golshani sits down with Behnam Ben Taleblu (FDD) to dissect the fragile ceasefire in Islamabad and why the Iranian people are "afraid of peace." As the first high level physical negotiations since 1979 loom, the region stands on a knife's edge. While headlines talk about diplomacy, the re...

Is the Iran ceasefire a tactical masterstroke or a catastrophic trap? Dr. Farzin Nadimi reveals why the IRGC is racing toward a "Dirty Bomb" while the world looks away. The missiles have stopped, but the gears of war are turning faster than ever. In this urgent episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with Dr. Farzin Nadimi, a senior fellow at the Washington Institute and a veter...

In this episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with Abteen Vaziri, attorney, investment expert, and former U.S. Congressional candidate, to pull back the curtain on "Trump’s Gambit." While the mainstream media focuses on the surface-level chaos, Abteen reveals the "Real Game": a calculated strategic move designed to bankrupt the Chinese Communist Party by severing their energy...

Has Iran reached the point of no return? In this episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with Professor Ali Ansari, one of the world’s most preeminent historians of modern Iran, to navigate the "fog of history" and uncover the terminal decline of the Islamic Republic. While the regime spends millions to control the narrative abroad, it has fundamentally lost the hearts and minds...

What happens after the fall of Iran’s regime, and is the world ready for what comes next? In this urgent conversation, Amir Golshani sits down with Mariam Memarsadeghi, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and co founder of Tavaana, to confront the question few are truly prepared to answer: what does a real transition to freedom actually look like? They go beyond headlines and explore...

If we cross that line, there may be no way back. What happens when power creates the illusion of control? In this episode, Robert Pape, one of the world’s leading experts on war and escalation, breaks down why the current Iran conflict may be approaching a point that cannot be reversed. Hosted by Amir Golshani, this conversation goes beyond headlines to reveal the hidden dynamics shaping the war,...

In this high stakes episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani sits down with Professor Kian Tajbakhsh, a respected scholar of urban policy, governance, and civil society whose profound insights are forged from both elite academia and the harrowing reality of political imprisonment inside Iran. As the Islamic Republic faces unprecedented internal and external pressure, Tajbakhsh argues that...

This high stakes discussion with world renowned analyst Professor Vali Nasr provides a definitive look at an Iran currently undergoing its most seismic transformation in decades. In this episode of Beyond the Summit, host Amir Golshani challenges the conventional wisdom that the Islamic Republic is a purely religious state, as Nasr argues instead that it has evolved into a hard headed, nationalist...

In this gripping episode of Beyond the Summit, investigative journalist and national security expert Richard Miniter joins Amir Golshani to deconstruct the escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States. Shifting the focus from headlines to the harsh realities on the ground, Miniter argues that we have moved past a "war of choice" into a war of absolute necessity driven by Iran’s...

Alex Vatanka, a renowned Iran analyst, talks to Amir Golshani and shares insights on Iran's internal power struggles, regional geopolitics, and the prospects for regime change. This conversation explores the complexities of Iran's regime, the impact of internal factions, and the potential future scenarios for Iran and the Middle East.

The fall of the Islamic Regime of Iran is no longer a question of "if," but "when." Renowned investigative journalist Eli Lake joins Amir Golshani to break down why the Iranian regime is at its weakest point in 47 years. From Israel’s unprecedented intelligence penetration to the "stolen revolution" of 1979, we explore the strategic roadmap for a post-mullah Iran. Is this the beginning of the end...

In this episode, Behnam, a leading Iran analyst and senior director at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, talks to Amir Golshani and dives deep into Iran’s missile expansion, nuclear thresholds, and regional proxies. You'll discover how Tehran’s technical advancements, like 60% enriched uranium and covert facilities, are intertwined with their political maneuvers. We break down why indirec...

In this conversation, Dr. Afshon Ostovar joins Amir Golshani and delves into the intricate power dynamics within Iran, focusing on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and its evolution from a disorganized group to a formidable institution. He discusses the IRGC's multifaceted role in Iranian society, including its military, economic, and political influence. The resilience of the Iranian...

In this conversation, Annahid Dashtgard talks with Amir Golshani and shares her insights on belonging, leadership, and the personal journey of navigating identity as an immigrant. She discusses the profound impact of exclusion and the importance of confronting personal trauma to foster a sense of belonging. Annahid emphasizes the need for holistic health, the emotional labor involved in leadership...