# Daniel McAdams: The Middle East Has Changed Forever — More Wars Won't Reverse It

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Podcast: [Dialogue Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dialogue-works-7032198)
Published: 2026-07-11T01:03:37+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/dialogue-works/episodes/daniel-mcadams-the-middle-east-has-changed-forever-more-wars
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## Resource

Explore the escalating US-Iran tensions, the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and the Trump administration's foreign policy. This episode breaks down the "magic thinking" in Washington, the lack of clear military objectives, and the shifting mindset of GCC nations. We discuss the deepening US-Israel military integration via the NDAA, the clash between AIPAC and shifting American public opinion, and the asymmetric realities in Lebanon. Plus, an analysis of failed US-Russia diplomacy in Ukraine, the emerging Russia-China-Iran tech alliance targeting Starlink, and the bizarre Greenland acquisition rumors. Tune in for an unfiltered look at today's rapidly changing geopolitical landscape! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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