Influence and Instability: U.S. Foreign Policy and the Middle East

This chapter explores the impact of political figures on U.S. defense and foreign policy, particularly focusing on candidates like Senator Cotton and the complexities of Israel's government under Netanyahu. The conversation navigates the tensions in the Middle East, including Israel's asserted role as a stabilizing force against Iranian aggression, and critiques of its nuclear capabilities. Additionally, the chapter addresses the humanitarian consequences of U.S. military involvement in Yemen, highlighting the perceptions and responses of local groups to foreign intervention.