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Experts: War in Iran

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Published: 2 March 2026

Since the joint U.S. and Israeli attacks began Feb. 28, the situation in Iran and in the region has evolved rapidly. U.S. President Donald Trump has said his objective is regime change in Iran.

These ɬÀï·¬ experts are available to comment:

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Rex Brynen, Professor, Department of Political Science, is an expert in Middle East politics and security.
rex.brynen [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Daniel Douek, Faculty Lecturer, Department of Political Science, can discuss the international and domestic implications.
daniel.douek [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

John Gradek, Faculty Lecturer and Academic Programs Co-ordinator, Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management, can discuss airspace closures, travel disruption and traveller awareness issues associated with destination selection
John.gradek [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Saibal Ray, James ɬÀï·¬ Professor, Desautels Faculty of Management can speak about supply chain issues and impacts on the price of oil.
Saibal.ray [at] mcgill.ca (English)

Jamal Saghir, Professor of Practice, Institute for the Study of International Development, former Director of sustainable development at the World Bank, can comment on geopolitical changes in the Middle East and North Africa, energy, water and climate change.
jamal.saghir [at] mcgill.ca (English, French, Arabic)

Pascal Thériault, Director of ɬÀ﷬’s Farm Management and Technology Program, can comment on agricultural economics and how increases in the cost of oil are likely to affect the agri-food sector.
pascal.theriault [at] mcgill.ca (English, French)

Noah Weisbord, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law,Ìýcan speak about the use of forceÌýasÌýviewed byÌýinternational law, the laws of war, international humanitarian law, self-defenceÌýin international law, international criminal law, and theÌýpost-Second World WarÌýinternational order.Ìý
Noah.weisbord [at] mcgill.caÌý(English, French)Ìý

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