About this episode

Richard Nephew discusses the tactical and economic shifts in the Mideast conflict and evaluates U.S. strategies and potential concessions to Tehran.

Former NSC Director for Iran Richard Nephew returns to NatSec Matters to discuss the tactical and economic shifts in the Mideast conflict. Richard, a senior research scholar at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, gives Michael a candid assessment of the military campaign so far, highlighting the sophistication of allied coordination while questioning whether U.S. tactics are translating into long-term strategic success. Richard also discusses the outlook for the current ceasefire and evaluates what concessions Washington might allow Tehran in order to cut a deal.

People in this episode

Host: Michael

Guest: Richard Nephew

Topics covered

• Mideast conflict
• U.S. military tactics
• economic shifts
• ceasefire outlook
• strategic success

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Columbia University, Center on Global Energy Policy, NSC

Places: Iran, Washington, Tehran

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