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GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution

NYT’s Bret Stephens on Israel, 4 Years of GoodFellows, and An Invite to JK Rowling | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution

Apr 3, 2024
NYT columnist Bret Stephens joins Hoover fellows to discuss Israel's future post Hamas attack, potential expansion into Lebanon, and Gaza's transformation into a Dubai. They reflect on four years of the podcast, showcasing predictions on inflation and Trump. Geopolitical challenges, weak international relations, and pandemic impacts are analyzed. Audience questions on Ukraine's NATO membership and deterrence strategies against Russian invasion are explored.
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Quick takeaways

  • Rebuilding Gaza into a Mediterranean version of Dubai is a vision discussed, post Hamas's attack on Israel.
  • Reflecting on four years of GoodFellows podcast, including successes in predicting inflation and caution around Trump's rebound.

Deep dives

Implications of Russia Winning in Ukraine vs. Germany Winning WWI

Allowing Russia to win in Ukraine would have disastrous strategic consequences, unlike Germany winning WWI, as Russia is a fascist regime and its victory would be adverse for the West and the US. If Ukraine had been granted NATO member status in February 2022, it could have deterred Russia from invading.

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