Episode 285: The Middle East - A Lingering Specter of Escalation?

Fault Lines

English - January 10, 2024 16:26 - 9 minutes - 4.49 MB - ★★★★★ - 37 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 284: Need to Know? Or Need to Share? Secretary of Defense Austin’s Hospitalization.

Next Episode: Episode 286: A Conflict Brewing in Our Backyard?

Today, Jamil, Jess, Morgan, and Les assess the current situation in the Middle East. Recent U.S. strikes in Iraq, an ultimatum against Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and attacks from Hezbollah against Israel amid its conflict in Gaza has caused increased worry over a widening conflict in the region.

Is this worry of a widening conflict justified? What role does China play in these Middle Eastern developments how do they benefit? Is the Biden Administration getting in its own way when it comes to effective policy in the region? Get the answer to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines!

Check out the sources that helped shape our expert's discussion!

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/jan/09/hezbollah-drone-strike-hits-key-israeli-command-centre-safed

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/07/us/politics/iran-us-israel-conflict.html?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=AM%20JAN%208%20Punchbowl%20News%20AM&utm_term=Punchbowl%20AM%20and%20Active%20Subscribers%20from%20Memberful%20Combined

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/01/04/war-gaza-widen-biden-getting-ready-00133949

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