Mark Kimmitt

Mark Kimmitt, a retired brigadier general, joins a panel featuring Ana Kasparian of The Young Turks, Jonathan Conricus, Kaveh Afrasiabi, Amichai Chikli, and Ehud Barak, the former Israeli Prime Minister. They dive into the escalating tensions between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, discussing military strategies and potential Iranian retaliation. The conversation heats up around the implications of nuclear developments, ongoing conflicts in Gaza, and the moral dilemmas faced in military actions. A thought-provoking debate on anti-Semitism and media responsibility also ensues.

Dave Smith, host of 'Part of the Problem,' brings his libertarian insights, while Bill Browder heads the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign advocating for human rights. Together with General Mark Kimmitt, they discuss President Trump's upcoming summit with Putin and the delicate balance of negotiating peace in Ukraine. Concerns arise about territorial concessions to Russia, and they explore the complexities of trust, military strategy, and the ethics of diplomacy. The conversation dives into NATO's role and the evolving geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the urgent need for nuanced solutions.

Jay Bryson, Wells Fargo Chief Economist, still sees the Fed hiking by 25 basis points in May following the March CPI print. Jeff Rosenberg, BlackRock Systematic Multi-Strategy Fund Portfolio Manager, says the direction of the banking crisis is "clear" but "the magnitude is not." Adam Posen, Peterson Institute for International Economics President & former BOE Monetary Policy Committee member, discusses the problems with subsidies in global trade. Tim Adams, Institute of International Finance President and CEO & former Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, says this isn't a banking crisis. Mark Kimmitt, former US Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs & Retired Brigadier General, discusses the leak of classified documents. Get the Bloomberg Surveillance newsletter, delivered every weekday. Sign up now: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/surveillance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.