Colonial Outcasts America's Endgame: Iran, China, and the Road to Global Chaos w/ Assal Rad
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Jun 19, 2025 Assal Rad, a scholar of Middle East history and author of State of Resistance, dives into the escalating tensions between the U.S., Iran, and Israel. She untangles the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and the precarious military strategies at play. The discussion highlights the fragility of international law amid aggressive tactics and challenges the efficacy of regime change in Iran. With rising global power rivalries in the backdrop, Rad questions whether we're witnessing a shift away from diplomacy toward unchecked power politics, with dire implications for regional stability.
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U.S. Diplomatic Ambiguity on Iran
- The U.S. messaging on Iran is confusing and inconsistent, showing internal political divisions.
- This unpredictability complicates understanding U.S. intentions towards war or diplomacy.
Missile Stock Limits Raise War Risks
- Israel and Iran engage in missile exchanges testing munitions limits amid limited supplies.
- Israel's depleting interceptors could trigger U.S. direct strikes on Iran's nuclear sites.
Regime Change and Partition Unrealistic
- Israeli goals appear to have shifted from nuclear threats to regime collapse in Iran.
- Partitioning Iran is wildly unpopular even among opposition, destabilizing the region further.