GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution
The War in Israel and the War at Home | GoodFellows: John H. Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, H.R. McMaster, and Bill Whalen | Hoover Institution
Oct 18, 2023
Hoover senior fellow John H. Cochrane, along with Niall Ferguson and H.R. McMaster, discuss the recent conflict in Israel, failures in intelligence gathering, and America's strategic choices. They also reflect on the anti-Israel backlash in American universities and the current state of higher education. The conversation further explores topics like Iranian influence, discrimination in academic jobs, dissatisfaction in Iran, and the need for regime change. They conclude with discussions about reading materials, ideal guests, and technological advancements.
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- The US should impose strong sanctions and demonstrate deterrence to limit Iran's ability to promote instability and disrupt international security.
- Staying informed about the Middle East requires going beyond mainstream media and relying on experts, think tanks, and academic institutions for nuanced analysis.
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Approach to Limiting Iran's Influence
To limit Iran's ability to promote instability and disrupt international security, the US should act decisively and impose costs on Iran beyond what they factor into their decisions. This can be achieved through imposing strong sanctions, interdicting Iran's resources and support for terrorist groups, and demonstrating deterrence through resolute responses to any aggression. Additionally, supporting the Iranian people's desire for regime change and fostering opposition groups can pave the way for a more liberal and democratic Iran.
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