Trump's Pentagon Is Fighting the Last War

In this episode, Alex examines why the conflict with Iran is evolving into something far larger than a limited military operation—and why one question remains unresolved: if President Trump had an apparent off-ramp, why didn't he take it? He also explores how the economics of modern warfare, from cheap drones to expensive missile defenses and disrupted global shipping, may be exposing weaknesses the U.S. military has been slow to recognize.