

Iran-Israel: Brink Of War? w/Norman Finkelstein & Benny Morris
Aug 9, 2024
Norman Finkelstein, a renowned political scientist and author, and Benny Morris, an influential historian, engage in a heated debate over the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. They discuss the implications of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, with Finkelstein and Morris presenting starkly contrasting views. The conversation delves into historical grievances, Iran's potential military retaliation, and the alarming consideration of Israel resorting to nuclear power as the conflict intensifies.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Tensions Rising: Israel and Iran's Complex Conflict
01:35 • 11min
Tensions and Strategies: The Israel-Iran Conflict
12:23 • 20min
Geopolitical Tensions: Nuclear Threats and Rogue States in the Middle East
32:04 • 3min
Nuclear Narratives: Iran and Israel in Conflict
34:57 • 5min
Complexities of the Gaza Conflict
40:08 • 17min
Reflections on Provocative Conversations and Podcast Growth
56:42 • 3min