Friday Focus: Iran’s Gains and America’s Political Reckoning

Rudyard and Janice examine the midterm results through the lens of the Iran conflict. Tehran may be the biggest beneficiary: a wounded U.S. president, a vice-president openly citing the war as a factor in the Republicans’ defeat, and Benjamin Netanyahu's political prospects diminishing Israel. If the Iranian regime can survive the conflict, it may emerge into a dramatically altered strategic environment. The next two weeks could prove decisive. What will Iran’s gains - as a relatively weak military power - signal to China and Russia about American power?In the second half of the show, Rudyard and Janice turn to what the midterms mean for Canada. A more moderate United States would be a welcome development, and Tuesday’s results may open the door to a return to political normalcy and a retreat from chaos. But Canada must also draw its own lessons: it needs to invest in its strength and resilience to protect itself against the next Trump-like threat.Become a Munk Donor ($50 annually) to get 72-hour advanced access to the full length editions of Friday Focus and Munk Dialogues. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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