Paul Pillar

Former CIA analyst for 28 years and non-resident senior fellow at Georgetown's Center for Security Studies and the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Understands firsthand how military intelligence is used and abused to justify war.

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Jun 19, 2025 • 1h 13min

Paul Pillar: America Should Not Fight Israel's War

Paul Pillar, a former CIA analyst with extensive expertise in military intelligence, delves deep into America’s complicated role in the Israel-Iran conflict. He warns of unsettling parallels to the Iraq War, emphasizing the dangers of misinformation. Pillar discusses the implications of recent Israeli military actions, the significance of Iran's nuclear ambitions, and the potential for regime change. He critiques the oversimplified narratives surrounding Iran’s influence, advocating for careful diplomacy and bipartisan unity in U.S. foreign policy to navigate these tensions.

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