Politics of the USA / Iran War // Todd Muller, USA political pundit & former NZ politician

An insightful discussion with former NZ politican and USA politics pundit, Todd Muller, on the geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, US foreign policy, and the implications for global stability, featuring expert analysis on Trump's strategies, Iran's response, and New Zealand's diplomatic positioning. "I think that Winston Peters being able to get a meeting at this tense time with Marco Rubio is extraordinary," says Todd Muller. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:29 Current Middle East Tensions and Potential Ceasefire 01:25 Back-Channel Diplomacy and Regional Facilitators 02:16 Trump's Motivation and Geopolitical Goals in the Middle East 03:12 US and Iran's Military Strategies and Escalation Risks 04:05 Ground Troops and European Responses 05:29 US Escalation Threats and Iran's Capabilities 06:52 Trump's Domestic Support and Public Opinion 08:45 Winston Peters' Diplomatic Mission in Washington 10:03 New Zealand's Position in Global Geopolitics 11:30 The Importance of Rules-Based International Institutions 12:25 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.