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Middle East
Why Trump’s Iran Deal Is Not Like Obama’s Iran Deal
There are fundamental differences between the JCPOA and the nuclear deal with Iran currently on the negotiating table.
Eli Lake
Has America Fought Well in the Iran War? With Mick Ryan
The military strategist analyzes the state of the war, America’s performance, and how the conflict is shaping a broader global struggle.
Aaron MacLean
37M
Is This War Justified? Eli Lake Debates Iran with Robert Wright
Eli Lake joins Robert Wright on NonZero for a wide-ranging, and at times contentious, conversation on Iran, Israel, and the logic of the current war.
Eli Lake
1HR 53M
Why Ousting Ben-Gvir Could Backfire
As Israel’s attorney general seeks to remove the controversial national security minister, could it make him more popular than ever? Plus, how to tell…
Amit Segal
How Trump’s Blockade of Iran Actually Works with Sal Mercogliano
The maritime history and shipping expert unpacks the latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
Aaron MacLean
44M
Israel Has an Extremism Problem
Besides the moral failure, Israel’s institutional failure to crack down on violent settlers is damaging its ability to fight for its survival.
Haviv Rettig Gur
Danger Lurks in J.D. Vance’s Negotiations with Iran
Mark Dubowitz on the high-stakes uncertainty surrounding ceasefire negotiations.
Aaron MacLean
42M
Why Iran’s Reform Movement Failed
Historian Arash Azizi lived through Iran’s failed reform movement. Now he studies it.
Eli Lake
53M
Niall Ferguson: Why Iran Thinks It’s Winning
‘President Trump may have made a mistake by not deploying ground forces. Because without them, it’s simply not going to be possible to shut down the…
Rafaela Siewert
36M
Trump’s Madman Act Delivers in Iran
Now that Trump has postponed his threat to end Iranian civilization, America has won twice. Here’s why.
Eli Lake
Is the Strait of Hormuz Closed Forever? with Sal Mercogliano
The maritime history and shipping expert explains the way that maritime traffic remains at the center of the global economy, and how it ought to remain…
Aaron MacLean
58M
America’s Incredible Rescue of Its Downed Airmen in Iran and Trump’s Strategic Options Ahead
Rich Goldberg and Garrett Exner join Aaron MacLean to discuss the weekend’s rescue operation and the road ahead in Iran.
Aaron MacLean
44M
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