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Asymmetric Endurance: Making Sense of the Iran Strikes

Asymmetric Endurance: Making Sense of the Iran Strikes

Update: 2026-03-06
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Sarah and Beth are joined by expert Kerry Anderson to discuss what's happening in Iran, US and Israeli objectives, regional implications, and potential pathways for regime change and stability. 

Topics Discussed:

  • What are the objectives in Iran? 
  • Is regime change likely? 
  • What might happen throughout the Middle East because of this war? 
  • Will this war make the people of Iran better off? 

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Asymmetric Endurance: Making Sense of the Iran Strikes

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