America’s political meltdown

America’s political meltdown

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Trump finds it’s easier to start a war than to end one

Gideon discusses why the Iran conflict is proving so difficult to end with Michael Singh and Dana Stroul of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. What are the options on the table for both sides and can America’s allies play a useful role? Clip: New York PostFree links t ...  Show more

Iran war: What does Tehran want and will it get it?

Gideon discusses possible negotiated solutions to the Iran war with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution. What do Tehran's leaders want and how long can they hold out for a winning settlement that will ease the country’s economic pain? What are the stakes for Trump and th ...  Show more

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