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The Logic Behind the Middle East’s Most Dangerous Standoff, with Elliot Chodoff

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July 15, 2026

Is the region drifting toward another major war, or are all sides carefully managing the conflict?

Elliott Chodoff returns to Shoulder to Shoulder to explain the strategic calculations behind the latest confrontation with Iran. He discusses why Western diplomacy often misunderstands Middle Eastern political culture, why Iran continues to test American resolve, how Israel might respond if attacked, and why Lebanon remains one of the region’s biggest wild cards.

Rather than focusing on the daily headlines, this conversation examines the deeper strategic forces shaping events and what they could mean for the months ahead.

Join an all-star panel of Middle East experts for a special Israel365 webinar on Iran, regional security, and what comes next. Register at israel365.com/regime.

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