EP:35 - Another War for Israel

About this episode

Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton discuss U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East with Trita Parsi, focusing on Iran's role and the influence of Israel.

Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton speak with Trita Parsi, co-founder of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, focusing on Iran's role in U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration. Parsi discusses the potential for conflict, Trump's unpredictable decision-making, and Israel's influence on U.S. actions. They explore the implications of military pressures on Iran and the internal challenges the regime faces. Parsi calls for a nuanced public discourse to better understand these intricate relationships and their consequences. 0:38 Another War for Israel? 1:24 Bacevich and His Insights 4:23 Trump and Potential War with Iran 9:33 Iran's Calculated Risks 12:48 The Complexities of Iranian Strategy 18:10 Iranian Protest Movements and Internal Dynamics 25:09 The Future of Iran's Leadership 28:52 The Role of External Powers 34:20 The Consequences of War 39:02 The Dynamics of U.S.-Iran Relations 46:26 The Paranoia of an Endangered Nation 51:03 The Reality of Military Conflict 56:34 The Justifications for War 1:03:36 The Influence of the Israel Lobby 1:14:27 The Changing Landscape of American Support for Israel 1:21:14…

People in this episode

Hosts: Darryl Cooper, Scott Horton

Guest: Trita Parsi

Topics covered

• geopolitics
• Middle East
• U.S. foreign policy
• Iran
• Israel
• military conflict

Keywords

• Iran
• Israel
• U.S. foreign policy
• Trump
• military conflict
• geopolitics
• Quincy Institute

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

Places: Iran, U.S., Israel

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