Brian Crombie Radio Hour - Epi 1540 - Israel, Iran, and a World on Edge: Ambassador Iddo Moed on Security, Diplomacy, and Canada’s Role

In this episode of The Brian Crombie Radio Hour, Brian is joined by Iddo Moed, Israel’s Ambassador to Canada, for a wide-ranging and candid conversation on Israel, the Middle East, and Canada’s role in a rapidly destabilizing world. Ambassador Moed offers a direct and sobering assessment of Israel’s current security environment — from Iran’s nuclear ambitions to ongoing threats from Hamas, Hezbollah, and instability in Gaza and Syria. The discussion also turns inward, examining Canada–Israel relations, Ottawa’s recognition of Palestine, and the troubling rise of antisemitism in Canada, particularly on university campuses. The conversation explores:

• Israel’s complex security challenges across multiple fronts
• Iran’s nuclear program and the limits of diplomacy
• Canada–Israel relations and shifting foreign policy signals
• Antisemitism in Canada and on post-secondary campuses
• Israel’s innovation and technology ecosystem — and lessons for Canada
• How defence spending can drive innovation and long-term economic growth

This is a serious, nuanced discussion about geopolitics, democracy, security, and the responsibilities of governments — and citizens — in an increasingly polarized global environment.