Diplomacy
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: US Fighter Jets Target Iranian Speedboats in Persian Gulf
Col. Larry Wilkerson dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, criticizing US 'diplomacy by force' and the lack of clear military objectives, while also examining Israel's aggressive expansion and Russia's warnings to NATO.
LIVE: U.S. Military Launch STRIKES In Iran - Multiple IRGC Officials KILLED
US and Israeli strikes escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, while Iran's internal contradictions and diplomatic failures highlight a volatile regional dynamic.
John Helmer: TRUMP’S IRAN DEAL FAILS – Russia’s Oreshnik Delivers Final Blow
John Helmer analyzes Russia's escalating military posture in Ukraine and the US-Iran negotiations, arguing that US domestic political pressures are driving Trump's foreign policy shifts.
PBS News Hour, full episode, May 25, 2026
This episode covers critical diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran, the Pope's urgent call for AI regulation, and the political landscape shifts as a key voter bloc expresses disillusionment with the Trump administration's health policies.
For the First Time Since WWII, Moscow Is Under Attack (w/ Marc Bennetts) | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the unpredictable nature of US foreign policy under Trump, the hollowing out of American diplomacy, and offers a grim, first-hand account of Russia's descent into authoritarianism and the pervasive impact of state propaganda.
Iran's Supreme Leader DISAPPEARS? Instability ERUPTS As Power Vacuum Shakes Regime | TBN Israel
An expert on Iran reveals how the alleged disappearance of Iran's Supreme Leader and the rise of the IRGC have created an unprecedented power vacuum, making negotiation impossible and potentially paving the way for a popular uprising.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel Disgraced by Its Sadism | Trump’s Escape from Hormuz & Cuba Implications
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the escalating Middle East crisis, exposing Israel's 'sadistic' tactics, the US's irrational foreign policy, and the shifting global power dynamics as China emerges as a diplomatic hub.
BREAKING: Iran READY FOR WAR; Russia NUCLEAR Drill Looms; IDF STRIKES Hezbollah | TBN
As global tensions escalate, Iran's strategic maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear ambitions push the Middle East closer to a major conflict, while Russia and China leverage the instability against the West.
Why in the World Are We Pulling Troops out of Poland? | Command Post
The US is systematically undermining its own strategic interests and long-standing alliances by unilaterally withdrawing troops from key European partners like Poland and Germany, signaling weakness to adversaries and eroding trust with allies.
BREAKING: Drone Strikes UAE; Iran REFUSES Nuclear Surrender; IDF On Full War Alert | TBN Israel
As Iran plays a 'double game' of peace proposals and aggressive actions, the Middle East teeters on the brink of a major conflict, with the US and Israel preparing for potential military strikes while regional allies like the UAE adapt to Iranian threats.
LIVE: IRGC Ship Sinks - Explosion In Tehran - Trump REJECTS Final Iran Deal
President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal, signaling an escalation of conflict, while mysterious explosions plague Tehran and the IRGC resorts to bizarre propaganda tactics like mass arranged marriages to boost morale.
BREAKING: U.S. Prepare Ground Invasion Of Iran - IRGC Arm Pro-Regime Civilians
The host claims the U.S. is preparing for an imminent ground invasion of Iran, prompting the IRGC to arm pro-regime civilians and declare the UAE an enemy state, escalating regional tensions.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Trump's China summit, Chinese strategy, and the emerging order in West Asia
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the Trump-Xi summit, revealing China's strategic shift towards defending the UN-based international order while the US dismantles it, and the inevitable nuclearization of Iran due to US aggression.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: China JUST Said NO to Trump! Iran’s Hammer Falls on Strait of Hormuz
Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect China's dismissive reception of Donald Trump, the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the emerging Russia-China-Iran-Pakistan axis poised to reshape Gulf security and global commerce.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Israel’s Defeat BEGINS: Hezbollah & Yemen Just Hit HARD
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar asserts that Hezbollah's asymmetric warfare is effectively degrading the IDF, while US military presence in the Middle East is shifting to Israel, driven by Netanyahu's strategy to prolong conflict and manipulate US involvement, leading to accusations of war crimes.
BREAKING: Iran NUCLEAR Threat Nears; Kharg Oil Exports Stop; Lebanon Turns On Tehran | TBN Israe
Iran faces escalating military and economic pressure, nearing nuclear weapon capability while its oil exports halt, global food prices rise, and regional alliances shift against it, prompting a critical decision point for the US and Israel.
LIVE: Kuwait Launch Strike On IRGC In Iran - Islamic Republic Vow Revenge
Kuwait publicly strikes Iranian IRGC targets and arrests personnel, escalating regional tensions while the US pressures China over its support for Iran.
Trump Blew Iran War Diplomacy—and Now Everyone’s Furious | Shield of the Republic
This episode dissects the Trump administration's disastrous handling of Iran war diplomacy, the hollowing out of the State Department, and the profound geopolitical shifts reshaping the Middle East and Europe.
BREAKING: Trump REJECTS Iran Deal - Panic In IRGC - U.S. Military & IDF Plan War
President Trump rejected Iran's latest deal proposal, labeling it 'unacceptable,' while the US and Israel reportedly planned military strikes and Saudi Arabia urged the US to 'destroy the regime,' signaling a major escalation in Middle East tensions.
BREAKING: Iran PLUTONIUM Path In Focus; U.S. Readies SIEGE; Sailors Trapped | TBN Israel
Amidst a fragile ceasefire, the US and Israel face a protracted conflict with Iran, characterized by a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, internal Iranian instability, and a damaged but persistent nuclear threat.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran WARNS: Any Attack on Our Tankers Will Trigger Strike on US Bases & Vessels
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US-Iran confrontation is a performative media game driven by US domestic political needs and Israeli influence, with little chance of genuine resolution due to US incompetence and Israel's spoiler role.
Prof. Ted Postol: The Third Round of War Is Israel’s Worst Nightmare Yet
Professor Ted Postol reveals how Israel's early warning systems have been critically degraded and argues that Iran possesses a significantly underestimated nuclear weapons capability, urging immediate, serious diplomacy to avert a catastrophic regional conflict.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 7, 2026
This episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic efforts to mend U.S.-Vatican relations, the impact of a Supreme Court decision on Louisiana's congressional map, and the humanitarian crisis of African migration to the Canary Islands.
BREAKING: Houthi Fortress BOMBED; IRGC Strikes Hormuz Ships; U.S.-Iran Deal Near? | TBN Israel
Amidst reports of a potential US-Iran nuclear deal, the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint with ongoing attacks, while a mysterious bombing of a Houthi fortress in Yemen signals a broader, undeclared war focused on economic pressure and shifting regional power dynamics.