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The Wrong Men for a Dangerous Moment
When people imagine world wars, they picture a single catastrophic decision. History tells a different story. They often begin with small mistakes, wounded pride, miscalculation, and leaders convinced they still have one more move. In this episode, we examine why historians and national security experts believe today's world is more volatile than it has been in decades, how conflicts like Iran can escalate far beyond their original scope, and why I believe Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth are dangerously ill-suited to navigate a moment with so little room for error. Because when history begins…
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