S8 Ep891: STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING ROGGIO, HAQQANI, BEN-UR, 5-18-26.

STREAMING MAKING JBS, FEATURING ROGGIO, HAQQANI, BEN-UR, 5-18-26.SUGAR CANE 1969This text provides a transcript of a discussion regarding the ongoing regional instability in the Middle East, specifically examining the economic and military consequences of the conflict with Iran. The speakers debate the increasing cost of fuel and the perceived lack of clarity from the Trump administration, suggesting that the American public is becoming desensitized to the war's rhetoric. The dialogue transitions to analyze Pakistan’s military involvement in Saudi Arabia and the complexities of its role as a mediator with shifting loyalties. Furthermore, the participants evaluate the targeted killing of a Hamas commander and the logistical challenges of implementing a peace plan in Gaza. Throughout the conversation, there is a recurring concern that partisan politics in Washington have diminished global leadership and obscured the actual threats posed by regional actors.