Gideon Remez, a Fellow at the Harry S. Truman Institute, co-authored a groundbreaking study on the Soviet's military involvement in the Egyptian-Israeli conflict. They discuss the often-overlooked dynamics of the USSR's role in shaping Middle Eastern politics during the Cold War. Remez challenges traditional views on Soviet intervention, emphasizing their strategic preemptive support to Egypt. The conversation also unveils the significance of Soviet air power in the Yom Kippur War and explores the geopolitical implications of these military strategies.