The War Trump Can’t Control

Though President Trump has said he would not enter any “forever wars,” America seems to find itself headed toward one. With the latest cease-fire “over,” is there a way out of the conflict with Iran? Host Adam Harris is joined by Tom Nichols and Nancy Youssef, who cover the military and diplomacy for The Atlantic, to discuss the conflict that is beginning to feel more like a permanent condition. Subscribe to the Radio Atlantic podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to the Radio Atlantic podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vlgAVf... Follow The Atlantic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theatlantic... Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. #theatlantic #radioatlantic #trump #iran #military 00:00 Introduction 00:26 Strikes and Retaliation 01:42 Why the War Drags On 03:28 Ceasefire in Name Only 06:34 Controlled Escalation Strategy 07:50 Gulf States Caught in Between 11:27 Disentangling and Diplomacy 16:36 Congress and the Road Ahead Subscribe to The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT