12. Persian Ascendancy: Iran's Quest for Regional Supremacy

In today's episode Jacob and I tackle the issue of Iran and its influence behind the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. We look at how its sought to counteract Israel's plan to unite the Arab world against Iran, how nuclear proliferation has pushed many Arab neighbors to potentially partnering with Israel and how other foreign governments like China, seek to mediate the ongoing conflicts in a way that aligns with their interests. There was much more discussed as well. We looked at the battle for Speaker of the House and how Matt Gaetz's plan to oust McCarthy may backfire. Tune in for more weekly podcasts.Please like and subscribe. You can always reach us at [email protected]