Baker Briefing

Author: Rice Universitys Baker Institute for Public Policy

Hosted by former U.S. Ambassador David Satterfield, Baker Briefing makes news make sense by bringing together experts from Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy and beyond to break down the most important foreign and domestic policy issues of the day. New episodes weekly.
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12: Inside Iran's Unstable Moment
Episode 12
Thursday, 22 January, 2026

What do Iran’s converging challenges — environmental stress, economic strain, security concerns and an unresolved nuclear file — signal for the country’s leadership, society and role in the region? Mohammad Tabaar joined the podcast to discuss the internal and external pressures shaping Iran today, the choices Tehran may face in the months ahead, and what those decisions could mean for regional stability. Featured: Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Ph.D. This conversation was recorded on Jan. 22, 2026. You can follow @BakerInstitute on X, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Learn more about our data-driven, nonpartisan policy research and analysis at bakerinstitute.org.