S8 Ep40: Israel and Iran climb (and descend?) the escalation ladder with Phillip Smyth

On today’s episode, Matt welcomes back Phillip Smyth, one of the
leading researchers of Iranian-backed militia groups in the
Middle East. This time, they discuss last month’s exchange of
missiles, drones, and airstrikes between Israel and Iran. Phillip
helps unpack what triggered this latest cycle of violence, gauge
Iran’s intent behind an unprecedented attack against Israel
itself, and look ahead at how it may impact the war in Gaza and
the wider conflict throughout the region.

Phillip’s work for The Washington Institute for Near East
Policy: https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/experts/phillip-smyth


Phillip’s work for West Point’s Combatting Terrorism
Center: https://ctc.westpoint.edu/authors/phillip-smyth/


Follow Phillip on
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhillipSmyth

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