EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 23 MIN
Admiral Stavridis on Israel’s Strike in Qatar: A Costly Misstep?
from The Smerconish Podcast · host James Stavridis, Michael Smerconish
In this episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, about Israel’s controversial strike in Qatar and the fallout for U.S. alliances, hostage negotiations, and the wider Middle East. Stavridis also weighs in on rising tensions in Europe after Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace. Afterward, Michael takes listener calls that reveal the deep divisions among Americans over Israel, Palestine, and U.S. foreign policy. Original air date 10 September 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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In this episode, Michael Smerconish speaks with Admiral James Stavridis, former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, about Israel’s controversial strike in Qatar and the fallout for U.S. alliances, hostage negotiations, and the wider Middle East. Stavridis also weighs in on rising tensions in Europe after Russian drones crossed into Polish airspace. Afterward, Michael takes listener calls that reveal the deep divisions among Americans over Israel, Palestine, and U.S. foreign policy. Original air date 10 September 2025.
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