

Now We Wait - with Suzanne Maloney
Aug 9, 2024
Suzanne Maloney, a leading expert on Iran, shares her insights on the current geopolitical tensions surrounding Israel, Hezbollah, and Iran after a week of heightened anxiety. She discusses Iran's strategic calculations following recent assassinations and their implications for regional stability. The conversation also touches on the dire hostages’ situation in Gaza and the surprising influences of political identity on electoral dynamics in the U.S. Lastly, the rising anti-Semitism in the UK is examined through its historical context.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Geopolitical Tensions and Humanitarian Crises
04:08 • 10min
Navigating Far-Right Politics and Identity in Israel and the U.S.
13:49 • 15min
Iran's Strategic Calculations in the Middle East
28:37 • 28min
Escalating Conflicts and Local Violence: A Troubling Intersection
56:31 • 5min
Rising Anti-Semitism and Historical Echoes in the UK
01:01:48 • 2min
Bizarre Political Antics: The Case of the Dead Bear Cub
01:03:35 • 2min
Celebrating Israeli Olympic Triumphs
01:05:56 • 2min