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The war on Iran showed limits of America's power abroad | Vali Nasr | The David Hearst Podcast

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"The Iranian public did not react in the way that Israel and the United States anticipated, they didn't see the war as an opportunity to rise up. They rallied to the flag, and they began to interpret the war, not as a war on the Islamic Republic to liberate them, but as a war on their country, designed to break it down, destroy infrastructure and potentially to disintegrate the country."

In this latest episode of The David Hearst Podcast, MEE's editor in chief, David Hearst, is joined by American-Iranian political analyst Vali Nasr to discuss Trump's latest statements on the ceasefire ending, Iran's bargaining position since the war and if the old order of things in the Middle East are changing.

The war on Iran, argues Professor Nasr, was meant to prove the Iranian opposition and end the regime. What ended up happening was the opposite.

Professor of International Affairs at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, Nasr is the author of a wide range of books, the latest of which, Iran Grand Strategy, he argued that Iran’s actions were driven by a pragmatic pursuit of national interest rather than ideology

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20 Comments

@tehreemamitha8524 2 months ago

After seeing what The USA and IsraShellis have done to Somalia, Libya and Venezuela, no citizens of any country under attack by them would be stupid enough o think that giving in to this duo would in any way make their lives better.

@darshanaiyengar 2 months ago

This interview is one of the best explanations of motivations and events that have transpired in Iran. Thanks for having Vali Nasr on.

@houshangteimouri9607 2 months ago

I truly enjoy Professor Nasr's views on the Middle East and Iran. His knowledge and understanding are remarkable. Excellent interview thank you!

@tehreemamitha8524 2 months ago

The US signed the agreement with no intentions of keeping to it.

@StateOfPurgatory 2 months ago

Love your Analysis, wonderful perspective

@imjamming 2 months ago

"It exposes the limits of its power by exercising too much of it." This is food for thoughts!

@ryanbudney3356 2 months ago

"It's not natural for Americans to come out short." Huh? They've lost pretty much every war they've been in, at least during my life.

@TheSybil47 2 months ago

Thanks for this high quality interview, and analysis.

@herdingppllikecats 2 months ago

As an American, I'm disgusted with my government's attack on Iran and of its support of Israel's atrocities. I don't align with the religious or political views of any of the "leaders" in the region. This s doesn't prevent me from despising what my own "leaders" do.

@MitchHorton-d2k 2 months ago

Thanks..No commercials and explained well.A lot of pods have become so monetary.This was nice

@bittertruthx 2 months ago

Excellent, comprehensive, broad and unbiased analysis by Professor Nasar. Thanks

@hunger4jsutice 2 months ago

It is a VIOLATION of Lebanese Law to negotiate with or enter into agreements with Israel. No legal fiction of a "tripartite" agreement will erase the fact that Aoun has now committed high treason and should be criminally charged and removed.