Worlds Apart? The U.S. and Israel on Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon

The Iran war caused the hardliners to have more power in Iran, making them less likely to negotiate and give in on any deal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQOcRzetxLo

Why a Weakened Iran Remains Dangerous, with Behnam Ben Taleblu

Iran, being weaker than the US, responds more violently and aggressively to deter the US and Israel, who both may be deterred while taking much less damage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfib4SWI1js

Region On Edge As Iran Peace Talks Stall Yet Again

The Iran conflict, in its low-grade double blockade form, feels like an endless cycle.

Iran has been attacked by a superpower and is technically more able to develop nuclear material than they were a decade ago…they likely want a nuke for defensive purposes more than ever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSDd3Z8eLjo

Red-Hot Labor Market, or the Exact Opposite?

Unfortunately, the good jobs number isn’t as good as it seems. Inflation rose more than wages; many of the jobs are low-paying temporary jobs from the World Cup; and many jobs were young people taking care of old people, which while important ethically, don’t increase the productivity of the economy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaIIr7y3LN4

America’s Decline is Worse Than You Think

The USA is losing its military dominance. It is not adapting fast enough to changing technologies that make killing Americans in war easier. Still, there are many military objectives it could achieve over potential enemies, but the US is not willing to take the casualties necessary to achieve those objectives, and America’s potential enemies know it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5QtOOhJarA