# Trita Parsi

Trita Parsi is the Executive VP of the Quincy Institute and an award-winning author. Washingtonian Magazine has named him one of the 25 most influential voices on foreign policy. Noam Chomsky calls him "one of the most distinguished scholars on Iran"

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## [Geopolitical Chat #7: Q&A Session for Paid Subscribers](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/geopolitical-chat-7-q-and-a-session)

_2026-08-17 · Trita Parsi_

Is a third round of US-Iran war coming?

## [My "debate" with a former IDF spokesperson](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/my-debate-with-a-former-idf-spokesperson)

_2026-08-13 · Trita Parsi_

I have always favored dialogue and debate, but it has become increasingly difficult to find venues that ensure true debate, rather than the screaming matches we usually see on TV these days.

## [The Most Important Book of 2026: Clifton and Lustick’s “Israel’s Lobby”](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/the-most-important-book-of-2026-clifton)

_2026-08-11 · Trita Parsi_

The year was 2018, and I was toying with the idea of starting a new think tank in Washington—one that could help shift U.S.

## [Recording of Aug 7 Private Q&A - Hormuz, Saudi defense pact and more](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/recording-of-aug-7-private-q-and)

_2026-08-08 · Trita Parsi_

Just a few hours ago, we concluded our sixth Q&A with paid subscribers.

## [Before Hormuz, There Was Suez: What Trump Can Learn from Eisenhower](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/before-hormuz-there-was-suez-what)

_2026-08-05 · Trita Parsi_

An emerging Oman-Iran deal may offend Washington’s instincts, but America’s real interest has never been control. It has always been keeping the world’s most important waterways open.

## [Geopolitical Chat #6: Q&A Session for Paid Subscribers](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/geopolitical-chat-6-q-and-a-session)

_2026-08-02 · Trita Parsi_

Yet another apocalyptic threat, followed by another self-congratulatory climbdown.

## [Why Did Iran Launch a Surprise Attack on U.S. Bases in Jordan?](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/why-did-iran-launch-a-surprise-attack)

_2026-07-30 · Trita Parsi_

Tehran is using a risky strategy that's based on the idea that deterrence now requires demonstrating a willingness to accept the risks of total war.

## [Is Zelensky Trying to Merge the Iran and Ukraine Wars?](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/is-zelensky-trying-to-merge-the-iran)

_2026-07-28 · Trita Parsi_

... and why Israel would benefit from intertwining these two wars

## [Recording of July 27 Private Q&A](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/recording-of-july-27-private-q-and)

_2026-07-27 · Trita Parsi_

Earlier today, we held our fifth Q&A with paid subscribers.

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_2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_

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## [Geopolitical Chat #5: Q&A Session for Paid Subscribers](https://tritaparsi.substack.com/p/geopolitical-chat-5-q-and-a-session)

_2026-07-24 · Trita Parsi_

Well, it’s not looking good.