Does the Biden administration know what it’s doing with Iran?

Feb 2, 2024

Mike Baker, former CIA officer, and CEO of a security firm talks about the Biden administration's approach to Iran, American bases in Jordan and their role in degrading ISIS, American policy in the Middle East, the reversible decline of a superpower, and dealing with China's rise and alliances with Russia and Iran.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Assessing the Biden Administration's Approach to Iran

01:30 • 4min

American bases in Jordan and their role in degrading ISIS

05:38 • 2min

American Policy in the Middle East: Containing Iran and the Disastrous Consequences

07:46 • 27min

Perceived decline of a superpower is reversible

34:40 • 6min

Dealing with China's Menacing Rise, Russian and Iranian Alliances, and Potential Conflicts

40:25 • 6min