The Dispatch Podcast Blind the Enemy | Interview: General H.R. McMaster
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Jul 28, 2025 
General H.R. McMaster, a retired military leader and former National Security Advisor, dives into the weakened state of Iran’s military and its implications for global politics. He discusses the devastation of Iran's nuclear program and reveals insights on U.S.-Israel coordination. McMaster also analyzes the evolving dynamics of modern warfare through the lens of the Ukraine conflict, emphasizing the role of advanced technologies. Furthermore, he addresses the potential for a new political order in Palestine and the necessity of U.S. engagement in the Middle East.
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Impact of Iran Nuclear Strike
- The strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities set their program back years but did not obliterate it.
- The campaign also targeted Iran's supply chain and leadership, revealing the regime's vulnerability.
Brittle Authoritarian Regimes
- Authoritarian regimes like Iran, Russia, and China feel emboldened due to perceived Western weakness.
- Yet these regimes are brittle, economically strained, and vulnerable to sustained pressure.
Iran's Duplicity and Internal Weakness
- Iranian leaders consistently lie to mask the regime's weaknesses and mixed signals.
- The regime brutally represses its own people, causing internal discontent and instability.
