S9 Ep6: Espresso Martini | Gaza After a Year of War, Iran’s Criminal Alliances, Russia’s Arctic Intrigues, and Tom Clancy’s Legacy

In this episode of Espresso Martini, Chris and Matt discuss a new
public opinion poll revealing a sharp decline in Palestinian
support for Hamas after a brutal year of war in Gaza. They also
explore Iran’s troubling alliances with criminal organizations to
carry out assassinations in the West, and Russia’s use of a
remote Norwegian town in the Arctic as a laboratory for hybrid
warfare. Lastly, 40 years after The Hunt for Red October, they
reflect on the enduring legacy of Tom Clancy, whose work
continues to shape military fiction and public perceptions of
global conflict. Tune in for a compelling mix of current events,
espionage, and cultural reflections on the impact of
techno-thrillers.

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Articles discussed in today’s episode

“Hamas Is Monstrous. Most Gazans Agree.” by Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
| The Dispatch

“Iran turns to Hells Angels and other criminal gangs to target
critics” by Greg Miller, Souad Mekhennet & Cate Brown | The
Washington Post

“Russia’s Espionage War in the Arctic” by Ben Taub | The New
Yorker

“Tom Clancy’s legend began 40 years ago – with a nudge from The
Post” by Dan Diamond | The Washington Post

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