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Walter Russell Mead: Weighing Action vs Inaction in Iran
Featuring Walter Russell Mead, this conversation dives into one of the most dangerous questions in the world right now: what happens if Iran gets the bomb—and is it already too late to stop it?
From the real stakes behind the Strait of Hormuz to the risk of a global oil shock, nuclear proliferation across the Middle East, and the limits of deterrence, Mead breaks down why the situation is far more complex—and more urgent—than most people realize.
The discussion explores whether war with Iran is avoidable, how U.S. politics and leadership shape these decisions, and why history suggests the…
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