Contradictory Signals From Trump to Wind Down the War While Sending in More Marines
We begin with Trump’s ultimatum to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, sending contradictory signals saying he is winding down his war on Iran at the same time
sending more Marines to unblock the Strait or capture Kharg Island. Joining us to describe that narrow choke point through which 20% of the world’s energy passes is Robert Young Pelton, an author, filmmaker, journalist, and explorer. He is the publisher of Dangerous magazine and has a first-hand perspective on the war on terror from direct contact with the world’s most infamous jihadi, rebel and insurgent groups. His books include: The World’s Most Dangerous Places, Come Back Alive, Three Worlds Gone Mad, Licensed to Kill: Hired Guns in the War on Terror and his autobiography, The Adventurist. He is working on a documentary about Jared Kushner’s secret deals in the Gulf which lined his pockets.
The Winner of the Iran War Putin Prepares For a Spring Offensive in Ukraine While His Bootlicking Friend Trump Rewards Him With Extra Revenue
Then we examine how Putin is winning the war on Iran so far as he prepares for a spring offensive against Ukraine with extra revenues to pay for his war thanks to his bootlicking friend Trump. Joining us is Olga Lautman, a Non-resident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis who is also the creator and co-host of the Kremlin File podcast series, which features expert discussions on the Kremlin’s internal affairs, global operations, and tactics used from their hybrid warfare toolkit to destabilize Western democracies. She has a Substack newsletter covering Russia, Ukraine, Eastern, and Central Europe with a focus on Russia’s intelligence operations available at olgalautman.substack.com where her latest articles include “Trump Threatens Broadcasters Over Iran War Coverage, A Move Straight Out of Russia” and “The Irony of Trump Demanding NATO Help in the Strait of Hormuz After Years Attacking the Alliance.”