Matthew Syed
Journalist, author, broadcaster and former table tennis player.
Matthew Syed is a British journalist, author, broadcaster and former British table tennis player. He competed as an English table tennis international, and was the English number one for many years. He has a column in the Times and has written a number of books on mindset, how to practice for success and thinking positively.
We’re delighted to have him back on the show tomorrow to discuss the situation between Iran and Israel, Gaza and the IDF’s actions there.
Comment your questions below for FF and KK to ask Matthew tomorrow.
The current Iranian regime is being attacked from the outside (that is, Israel) rather from the inside like a popular rebellion. I don't see any group or charismatic individual that can lead a replacement for the Kahmenei government despite the urgings from the West. I long period of civil unrest seems inevitable. It also seems likely that another theocratic government is likely to win control? Is this a correct assessment? Thanks.
How important is it that Israel has proof of the development of a nuclear bomb? Is there a danger of this exchange being tarred with the same brush as the Iraqi invasion and therefore reducing it's legitimacy?