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#220 Simone Ledeen - Fmr. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy

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Geopolitical Tensions and Strategic Alliances

This chapter explores the shifting geopolitical dynamics influenced by the BRICS alliance, particularly focusing on the relationships between China, Russia, and Iran. It discusses the implications for U.S. military strategy and the complexities of nuclear policies, alongside internal divisions in the U.S. and the ongoing threats posed by terrorist organizations. Furthermore, the chapter highlights frustrations from veterans of the Global War on Terrorism regarding past military interventions and scrutinizes U.S. foreign policy's contradictions, especially in relation to Iran and its support for terrorist entities.

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