NPR interview: How Iran's alliance network has shaped the Middle East war
US public radio NPR broadcast a conversation with Columbia University professor Peter Salisbury about how Iran and its allies have influenced the course of the war in the Middle East.
NPR has published an interview in which host Rob Schmitz speaks with Peter Salisbury, a professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, about how Iran and its allied forces have reshaped the war in the Middle East.
The conversation centers on the regional network of allies built by Iran, widely referred to as the "Axis of Resistance." According to the NPR segment, this network of allied forces has become a significant factor shaping the trajectory of the regional conflict.
Expert perspective
As an academic expert in international and public affairs, Salisbury offers an analytical perspective on Iran's role and the actions of its allies within the context of the Middle East conflict. The interview is part of NPR's World coverage, which tracks developments in the region and offers expert assessments of their significance in the broader international context.
The segment was published on NPR's website under its World section, giving listeners a way to better understand how outside involvement and regional alliances influence the course of a prolonged armed conflict in the Middle East.

