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The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz

Mark Dubowitz

Booking Overview

This is a geopolitical interview show focused on Iran, Middle East security, nuclear proliferation, sanctions, energy, and human rights, typically featuring senior policy experts, think-tank leaders, former government officials, and specialized security professionals. Credible pitches would include Iran and Middle East analysts, sanctions and national-security experts, energy-security specialists, military-technology leaders, and former senior policymakers; booking difficulty is medium because the show draws on a strong network of established experts and FDD affiliates.

Metrics

Episodes: 71

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 45.3k subscribers

Instagram: 12.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@fdd.org

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Host

Mark Dubowitz - Chief executive officer of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and an expert on Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions, and national-security policy.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Established expertise in Iran, the Middle East, national security, sanctions, nuclear policy, energy security, military affairs, or specialized defense technology; senior government, think-tank, academic, media, or industry experience is typically expected.
Required Achievements:  
Senior government or White House policy roles, Leadership positions at prominent think tanks or policy organizations, Recognized expertise in Iran, Turkey, the Middle East, or national security, Specialized executive or technical leadership in defense and security industries, Published analysis or substantial professional experience in sanctions, energy, nuclear policy, or military affairs

Recent Guest Discussions

Miad Maleki - Iran’s Postwar Economic Crisis, Sanctions Pressure, Regime Stability, And The Outlook For The Islamic Republic.

Jonathan Schanzer - Turkey’s Emergence As A Regional Power, Its Policies Toward Israel And Hamas, Relationship With Iran, NATO, And Nuclear Strategy.

Steven A. Cook - Turkey’s Regional Ambitions, Confrontation With Israel, Relationship With Iran, Support For Hamas, NATO, And Potential Nuclear Ambitions.

Rich Goldberg - The Strait Of Hormuz, Iran, Global Energy Markets, Sanctions, Maritime Security, China, And U.s. Energy Power.

Haviv Rettig Gur - The Ideological Foundations Of The Islamic Republic, Revolutionary Theology, Iranian Political Thought, Regime Legitimacy, And Resistance Narratives.

Recent Topics

Politics, Geopolitics, Iran, National Security, Nuclear Proliferation

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz
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The Iran Dilemma: A View from Tokyo and Jerusalem

October 08, 2026

Japan occupies a unique position: a close ally of the United States, a strong partner of Israel, and a longtime diplomatic interlocutor with Tehran.In this episode of The Iran Breakdown, Japan’s Ambassador to Israel, Yusuke Arai, offers a rare perspective on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the threats it poses to Israel, lessons from Japan’s experience with North Korea, and the limits of diplomacy and the importance of military deterrence.Ambassador Arai is a veteran diplomat with over 30 years of ...

Inside The Cauldron: Iran, America, Israel, and the End of Khomeinism

October 06, 2026

To understand the war unfolding with Iran today — and where it could lead — you have to understand the history that brought the Middle East to this moment.In this episode of The Iran Breakdown, Mark Dubowitz sits down with acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East, to put today’s conflict with Iran in its deeper historical context.When did this war really begin — with October 7, the direct 2025 US-Israel-Iran confrontation, or the...

In the War Room: The Inside Story of Israel’s Fight Against Hamas and the Iranian Axis (feat. Yonah Jeremy Bob & Elliot Kaufman)

October 01, 2026

Elliot Kaufman and Yonah Jeremy Bob are the co-authors of the new book, In the War Room: The Inside Story of Israel’s Fight Against Hamas and the Iranian Axis – an inside account of the decisions, debates, and personalities that shaped Israel’s multi-front war, from October 7 to Hezbollah and ultimately Iran.Elliot Kaufman is an editorial writer and member of The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board, where he focuses on Israel and Iran and has covered the war since October 7.Yonah Jeremy Bob...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz?

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What is the email for The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz?

The publicly listed email for The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz: podcasts@fdd.org.

How many listeners does The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz have?

Podseeker estimates The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz?

The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established expertise in Iran, the Middle East, national security, sanctions, nuclear policy, energy security, military affairs, or specialized defense technology; senior government, think-tank, academic, media, or industry experience is typically expected. Common among recent guests: Senior government or White House policy roles; Leadership positions at prominent think tanks or policy organizations; Recognized expertise in Iran, Turkey, the Middle East, or national security. Recent guests include Miad Maleki, Jonathan Schanzer, and Steven A. Cook.

How hard is it to get booked on The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Iran Breakdown with Mark Dubowitz cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Geopolitics, Iran, National Security, and Nuclear Proliferation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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