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What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead

The Sino-Russian-Iranian Alliance

May 24, 2024
This podcast discusses Gantz's ultimatum to Netanyahu, the death of Ebrahim Raisi, a failed unionization push in the American South, and how China, Russia, and Iran formed an alliance to challenge American power. The hosts analyze the implications of these events and explore strategic options for the US in dealing with this new alliance.
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Quick takeaways

  • Gantz's ultimatum to Netanyahu reveals internal political tensions in Israel.
  • Failure of unionization push at Mercedes Benz plant signifies challenges for UAW expansion in the South.

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Israeli Political Tensions: Gantz vs. Netanyahu

Benny Gantz criticizes Prime Minister Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza and threatens to quit if a plan isn't articulated by June. Gantz proposes his own plan including demilitarizing Gaza, an interim civil administration, and a strategy for freeing Israeli hostages. The situation is viewed as more of a political maneuver than a real threat to Netanyahu's position.

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