Arab-Israeli Conflict /United States-Iran Conflict with Ambassador David Dunford

Arab-Israeli Conflict /United States-Iran Conflict with Ambassador David Dunford

From ICTPODCAST by Brandon Paulseen

March 30, 2026 · 1h 7m

About this episode

Ambassador David J. Dunford discusses the complexities of the Arab-Israeli and United States-Iran conflicts, emphasizing the need for understanding to foster constructive dialogue.

"The Iranian objective is to cause so much damage that the US will not attack again. - former Ambassador David J. Dunford The Arab-Israeli conflict confuses people. It is complex. We need to understand the confict and the Region so that we can add constructive questions to conversations instead of hyperbole that ends up in a side choosing battle and humanity loses. Ambassador David J Dunford has spent the majority of his life trying to impart positive change in the Midle East. As the former Ambassador the the Sultan of Oman, he has stood on the south peninsula of the Straits of Hormuz, witnessing speedboats shuttling across with various contriband. And as the Deputy Director of US Trade in the Office of the President he recounts the significants worldwide challenges that come up when confilct over Oil shuts down ships. In order to improve a situation you must better understand it. Professor Dunford expresses his thoughts and gives incredible insight to the last 100 plus years of the Arab-Israeli Conflict.

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Host: Brandon Paulseen

Guest: David J. Dunford

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Organizations: United States, Iran, Oman

Places: Straits of Hormuz, Middle East

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