Hussein Banai | This Is Not Just a War With Iran — It’s About Power Inside the United States

The ongoing war between the United States and Iran is not just a conflict between two states.In this conversation with Hussein Banai, we examine how political leaders justify escalation without ever naming it, why deterrence can become a self-fulfilling logic of war, and what this conflict reveals about power and decision-making inside the United States. From the limits of the “madman theory” to the role of narrative dominance in modern warfare, this episode breaks down how crises are shaped — and why they are so difficult to contain.