Listen "How the Israel-Iran War Crossed the Rubicon"
Episode Synopsis
This week, Will talks with Mona Yacoubian and Max Bergmann about the consequences of the war between Israel and Iran. They discuss President Trump's negotiating strategy, the lessons other states are taking from the war, and what it reveals about the changing global order.
Mona Yacoubian, "How Will Iran and the Middle East Respond to U.S. Strikes?" CSIS, June 23, 2025.
Max Bergmann, "America Blew its Unipolar Moment," Foreign Policy, May 26, 2025.
Mona Yacoubian, "How Will Iran and the Middle East Respond to U.S. Strikes?" CSIS, June 23, 2025.
Max Bergmann, "America Blew its Unipolar Moment," Foreign Policy, May 26, 2025.
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