

FDD Morning Brief | feat. Rep. Mike Waltz (Oct. 23)
Oct 23, 2024
Representative Mike Waltz, a Republican Congressman from Florida and a combat-decorated Green Beret, shares his insights on pressing Middle Eastern issues. He discusses the implications of leaked U.S. classified documents on Israeli operations and the critical role of Qatar in U.S. military strategy. Waltz explores leadership lessons from the Green Berets, emphasizing relationship-building in complex political terrains. He also addresses U.S. sanctions on China to mitigate Iranian influence and the importance of strategic alliances in the region.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Geopolitical Maneuvering in the Middle East: Qatar, Hostages, and Assassination Plots
04:22 • 2min
Leadership Lessons from the Green Berets
06:30 • 10min
Confronting Iranian Influence and U.S. Allies' Responsibilities
16:13 • 4min
Geopolitical Tensions and Strategic Alliances in the Middle East
19:50 • 5min