Exploring the unpredictable nature of decisions in conflict scenarios and the potential consequences of miscalculations, focusing on the shadow war between Israel and Iran, with insights on the risks of escalating tensions. Concluding with a comparison between past presidential scandals and current legal troubles of Donald Trump.
For the first time Iran launched a huge attack on Israel from its own territory, though the effort largely failed. Israel’s response could easily lead to regional war; what is it likely to be? The first of the four criminal trials that Donald Trump faces will get under way today. It is by some margin the tawdriest (11:46). And celebrating the 150th anniversary of Impressionism (20:02).
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