A fast-moving, no-holds-barred discussion on the escalating Middle East crisis, the global fallout, and the unpredictable leadership of Donald Trump. As tensions rise and strategy falters, the panel asks: is anyone actually in control—and what happens next?

Chris Wright is joined by highly acclaimed writer, journalist, and broadcaster Christina Patterson, co-presenter of Times Radio Breakfast Rosie Wright, and
Michael Gallagher, a freelance writer who specialises in the Middle East and North Africa, bringing firsthand insight into how politics and economics impact the region.

Chapters

00:00 Consequences of Poor Political Advice
03:18 Failures in U.S. Foreign Policy
15:10 Middle Eastern Geopolitics and Ceasefire Efforts
18:17 Global Reactions to U.S. Actions
22:02 The Role of Military Aid in Conflict
23:34 Public Perception and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
27:28 Conflation of State Actions and Ethnic Identity
34:23 Nuclear Weapons and Political Strategy
43:11 Impact of Political Endorsements
47:48 Royal Family and Political Legitimacy
49:37 Energy Supply and Economic Stability

'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner.

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