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Elliot Ackerman & Adm. James Stavridis on Iran, artificial intelligence & their new novel "2084: A Novel of Future War"

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The Takeout with Major Garrett
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May 14, 2026
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1516
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Summary

CBS News Contributor Elliot Ackerman & Admiral James Stavridis provide their perspectives on the war in Iran. They also have a new book out, "2084: A Novel of Future War", which is the third book in their series. It tackles issues of climate change, the rise of artificial intelligence and the connections between their novel and the present day. It's a conversation you won't want to miss, right here on "The Takeout".