About this episode

The episode discusses the aftermath of the Iran War with insights from Walter Russell Mead on its political implications and historical context.

Host Seth G. Jones sits down with Walter Russell Mead to examine the war in Iran, including its political implications, the state of Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and the historical forces shaping the conflict. Drawing on decades of expertise, Mead offers critical historical context and perspective as the Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at Hudson Institute, Global View columnist at The Wall Street Journal, and Alexander Hamilton Professor of Strategy and Statecraft at University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education.

People in this episode

Host: Seth G. Jones

Guest: Walter Russell Mead

Topics covered

• Iran War
• political implications
• nuclear ambitions
• historical context
• strategy
• statesmanship

Keywords

• Iran War
• nuclear ambitions
• political implications
• historical context
• strategy
• statesmanship

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hudson Institute, The Wall Street Journal, University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education

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