Trump's Iran deal: Will they, won't they? | ALWAYS AT WAR x TRIP THE BELTWAY FANTASTIC

This week, we're bringing you a special episode in collaboration with our friends at Trip the Beltway Fantastic!Your hosts Courtney and Alex joined Kelley Vlahos, Editor-in-Chief of Responsible Statecraft, on her podcast to break down the recent will-they/won't-they diplomacy between Washington and Tehran. The trio dissects the rhetoric pushed by prominent pro-war figures—particularly the dangerous notion that America should "negotiate while fighting"—and examines how this mindset transforms diplomacy into a tool for escalation rather than an off-ramp for peace.They also explore the partisan dynamics that complicate peace efforts, noting prominent Democratic critiques of diplomacy to end this and other wars, as well as the entrenched culture of the Washington foreign policy "blob" recently showcased at the Munk debate. Finally, the conversation returns to the central theme of Always at War: uncovering the specific incentives, myths, and financial interests that keep the United States trapped in a cycle of endless conflict###Why is America seemingly always at war? Join the Quincy Institute’s Courtney Rawlings and Alex Jordan as they expose the monied interests, outdated ideologies, and entrenched powers that have driven the U.S. to wage nearly 400 wars and interventions. They’ll be joined by journalists, advocates, and experts to uncover who profits from America’s endless conflicts, and to imagine how we can build a better, more peaceful U.S. foreign policy.Learn more about the Quincy Institute: quincyinst.orgContact the show: [email protected] art by Justin Hantz###Quincy Institute is an independent, nonprofit think tank. Help fund our research: https://quincyinst.org/donations/Read our reporting: https://ResponsibleStatecraft.org   Twitter: https://x.com/QuincyInstTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/quincyinst   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quincyinst  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com//quincyinst  Website: https://quincyinst.org