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In the fourth episode of The Arms Control Poseur, host Timothy Wright and his guest Prof Dr Karim El-Baz explore the complex landscape of missile proliferation in the Middle East. Together, they discuss the historical and strategic foundations that influence state and non-state actors to develop or possess missile capabilities. With the global arms control architecture being increasingly under greater pressure, Prof Dr El-Baz also provides expertise on the potential pathways for transparency and confidence-building measures, despite prevailing regional challenges.

This week's guest: Prof Dr Karim El-Baz is an assistant professor in the Political Science program at Galala University and a research fellow at the Royal Military College of Canada, who focusses on WMD proliferation in the Middle East with a specific focus on conventional weapons and ballistic missiles. 

This week’s host: Timothy Wright is a Research Associate for Defence and Military Analysis. Tim’s research focus is on the interplay of missile technology, arms control and strategic stability. Tim is a member of the research stream Missile Dialogue Initiative

‘The Arms Control Poseur’ is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.

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Date of Recording: 13 August 2024

The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.

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In the third episode of season 3, podcast host Fabian Hinz is joined by Amnah Ibraheem to discuss the critical developments in missile technology, nuclear energy policies and defence strategies across the Middle East.

How does the growing importance of missile systems shape the strategic calculations of regional powers like Iran and Israel, and how do such advancements influence the broader political landscape? Episode three provides impactful insights into critical developments in missile technology, nuclear energy policies and defence strategies across the Middle East.

This week's guest: Amnah Ibraheem is a former research analyst at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Middle East office, specialising in the nuclear and energy policies of the Gulf states. Her expertise includes Gulf energy policy, nuclear security and non-proliferation dynamics in the region, and Gulf regional security.

This week’s host: Fabian Hinz is a Research Fellow for Defence and Military Analysis and part of the research programme Defence and Military Analysis. At the IISS, he focusses on ballistic and cruise missiles, UAVs and loitering munitions, geospatial analysis, Iran, the Middle East and North Africa.

‘The Arms Control Poseur’ is a podcast series produced by the IISS Strategy, Technology and Arms Control Programme on behalf of the EU Non-Proliferation and Disarmament Consortium.

We hope you enjoy the episode and please follow, rate, and subscribe to The Arms Control Poseur on the podcast platform of your choice.

Date of Recording: 28 August 2024

The Arms Control Poseur is recorded and produced at the IISS in Berlin.

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