Key Topics

• The strategic objectives and possible endgame of Israel’s multi-front military campaign
• The impact of U.S. political shifts and unilateral military actions on global credibility
• Iran’s resilience, nuclear ambitions, and the regional threat after recent conflicts
• The European response and evolving alliances amid U.S. disengagement
• How global energy markets, especially oil prices, are influenced by the war
• Russia’s position and benefits stemming from Western distraction
• The role of drone warfare and military preparedness in modern conflicts
• The implications for nuclear proliferation in the region
  

Links

Susan Glasser - newyorker.com/contributors/susan-b-glasser

Carla Robbins - cfr.org/experts/carla-anne-robbins

Steven Erlanger - nytimes.com/by/steven-erlanger

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - belfercenter.org/

World Review with Ivo Daalder - belfercenter.org/world-review-ivo-daalder

Key Topics
Iran war escalation and regional reactions
The role of AI in military operations and security
Energy sector disruptions due to Middle East conflict

Nahal Toosi | politico.com/author/nahal-toosi

Anton La Guardia | economist.com/our-people/anton-la-guardia

Prashant Rao | semaphore.co/author/prashant-rao

Topic Breakdown

Ukraine war stalemate and future prospects
Impact of US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
US strategy towards Cuba and regime change efforts

Chapters

00:00 The Ongoing Conflict in Ukraine
10:07 Trump's Legal Setbacks and Economic Implications
19:53 Cuba's Political Landscape and U.S. Strategy

Guest links

Politico - https://www.politico.com/author/felicia-schwartz
The Observer - https://www.thetimes.co.uk/author/giles-whittell
The New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-d-shear
Harvard Kennedy School - Belfer Center - https://www.hks.harvard.edu/centers/belfer