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Energy Crises & Global Power Shifts: The Struggle for Stability in Israel, Iran, and Beyond | Helen Thompson

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

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Shifting Sands: Israel's Political Landscape and Conscription

This chapter discusses the recent reshuffle in the Israeli cabinet, particularly the dismissal of the defense minister, and its implications for the nation's strategic direction. It examines the contentious issue of military conscription, especially among the ultra-Orthodox community, and how it reflects broader political dynamics in Israel while drawing parallels to Western political trends. The conversation also highlights the complexities of conscription's impact on national unity, governance, and the challenges of understanding geopolitical crises in a rapidly changing context.

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