Col. Jacques Baud: The Middle East Just Changed Forever

Middle East conflict analysis: Iran-Israel war of attrition sees Iranian missiles overwhelming air defenses. Discussion covers THAAD system losses, Iranian leadership succession, and how attacks strengthen national unity. Arab states question US reliability as Washington prioritizes Israeli interests. Critiques Western policy driven by emotion over intelligence, misinformation, and unrealistic regime change expectations. Notes Kurdish groups' reluctance to attack Iran. Argues sanctions reinforce nationalism, drawing Russia parallels where external pressure unites populations. Warns against ground invasion risks in mountainous terrain. Emphasizes diplomacy based on accurate intelligence and cultural understanding over confrontation. Highlights pattern of ignoring expert assessments leading to strategic failures in Iraq, Afghanistan, and beyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.