Robert Kagan: We’re Transitioning to a Post-American World
The podcast discusses the disastrous consequences of Trump's military intervention in Iran, arguing it has weakened U.S. global standing, undermined alliances, accelerated de-dollarization, and increased the risk of nuclear escalation, all while failing to achieve strategic objectives.
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