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From Unconditional Surrender to…Whatever This Is (David French & Rep. Subramanyam) | Bulwark Podcast
US-Iran ConflictForeign PolicyExecutive Power

From Unconditional Surrender to…Whatever This Is (David French & Rep. Subramanyam) | Bulwark Podcast

This episode dissects the chaotic and strategically flawed US-Iran conflict under Trump, highlighting the degradation of military integrity, the weaponization of the DOJ, and the broader erosion of democratic norms.

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BREAKING: Trump Threatens Genocide in Iran | Morning Shots Live
US Foreign PolicyIran ConflictDonald Trump

BREAKING: Trump Threatens Genocide in Iran | Morning Shots Live

Former President Trump's escalating threats against Iran, culminating in a post interpreted as genocidal, expose a dangerous political crisis, fracturing his base and challenging the military and Congress.

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Trump's Iran Ultimatum (w/ Margaret Donovan) | Command Post
International LawLaws of Armed ConflictMilitary Ethics

Trump's Iran Ultimatum (w/ Margaret Donovan) | Command Post

A military lawyer and a retired general dissect Donald Trump's threat to bomb Iranian civilian power plants, exposing the profound legal, ethical, and military implications of such an order and the critical role of international law in armed conflict.

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The Military’s Silent Rebellion (w/ Kori Schake) | Shield of the Republic
Civil-Military RelationsMilitary ProfessionalismCivilian Control of the Military

The Military’s Silent Rebellion (w/ Kori Schake) | Shield of the Republic

Kori Schake challenges foundational civil-military theories, arguing that the US military's subordination to civilian authority, exemplified by George Washington, is constantly tested by political pressures and the complex legality of orders.

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