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The US Economy and the Iran War

On 18 August 2026, I was on Rachel Blevins’ popular podcast, where we talked almost exclusively about the Iran war.

Living in Dark Times

On 18 August 2026, I was on “Judging Freedom” talking with the Judge about the Iran war, Israel’s never-ending outrageous behavior, the Ukraine war, and President Trump’s increasingly erratic behavior, all thoroughly depressing subjects.

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International Security @ 50

In the summer of 1976, after I had just completed my first year of graduate school at Cornell University, I received the first issue of a brand new journal called International Security. Volume 1, Number 1. Of course, it quickly became the leading scholarly journal dealing with security affairs as well as one of the elite journals in the broader field of international relations. I never imagined…

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News Alert: The Strait is Open!

On 11 August 2026, I was on “Judging Freedom” talking with the Judge about the situation President Trump is facing with regard to ending the Iran war.

Iran Tightens the Screws

On 9 August 2026, I was on “Switzerland” with Vali Nasr, one of the world’s leading experts on Iran, and the host Tom Switzer.

The Wisdom of Our TV Generals

On 5 August 2026 I was on “Deep Dive” with Lt.

Israel Is a Strategic Liability

On 4 August 2026, I was on “Judging Freedom” talking with the Judge mainly about Israel.

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Wolf Warrior Diplomacy with Allies

On 2 August 2026, I was on “Switzerland” with the distinguished Australian journalist, Paul Kelly, and the host, Tom Switzer.