Kristina Hooper advises investors to be well-diversified in 2024, while Gerard Cassidy suggests a risk-on investment strategy. Steven Cook discusses the US's defensive approach to recent escalations in the Red Sea, and Nadia Martin Wiggen examines the impacts of geopolitical conflicts on the global oil market. Sel Hardy predicts a gradual recovery in the healthcare sector next year.

In a compelling discussion, Steven Cook, the Eni Enrico Mattei Senior Fellow at CFR, explores the escalating military tensions in the Middle East. He analyzes Iran's delayed response to provocations and the implications of U.S. military presence in the region. Cook dives into Israel’s military strategies against Hezbollah, highlighting their arsenal and the complexities of targeting leadership. The conversation also unpacks the intricate relationships between Hezbollah, Iran, and Israel, raising questions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and potential outcomes for regional stability.

Steven Cook, a Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations and author, dives deep into U.S. involvement in the Middle East. He discusses the complexities of aligning American values with regional realities and critiques past U.S. foreign policies. Key topics include the strategic importance of oil, the balancing act between human rights and alliances, and the evolving U.S. interests amid changing energy dynamics. Cook emphasizes the need for pragmatic approaches to enhance stability and supports reevaluating U.S. strategies in the region.

Middle East expert Steven Cook discusses GOP's VP pick JD Vance, Netanyahu's address to Congress, Cyprus' 50 years post-invasion, and Nepal's PM Oli's fourth term. Topics include foreign policy views, Erdogan-Mitsitakis dynamics, Nepal's political challenges, and upcoming global events.

Author Steven Cook discusses America's past, present, and future in the Middle East with David Rothkopf. They explore US foreign policy failures, challenges in the region, and the need for tailored policies. The conversation delves into the US relationship with the Middle East post-Cold War, key interests like counter-terrorism and climate change, and the Biden administration's struggles in balancing values-driven foreign policy with engaging controversial leaders in the region.