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0:00 Was “losing” this war good for America?
6:02 Israel’s post-war situation
9:35 A more stable Middle East? Or less?
17:43 The impact on Iran’s strength
21:19 Has the war empowered Russia and China?
24:15 How modern warfare devalues American military power
27:17 Josh: The Gulf-state power struggle is just beginning
40:24 Are the Palestinians back in the spotlight?
45:11 Where do Israel-US relations go from here?
48:05 Heading to Overtime
Robert Wright (Nonzero, The Evolution of God, Why Buddhism Is True) and Joshua Landis (University of Oklahoma, SyriaComment.com). Recorded June 17, 2026.
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Overtime titles:
Israel’s self-inflicted security dilemmas.
Chaos in the West Bank and Lebanon.
Will Israel sabotage the ceasefire?
The defense bill that would lock in US-Israel cooperation.
Digging into the MOU.
The MOU’s ambiguous “frozen assets” clause.
Josh’s odds on the ceasefire lasting.
The precarious state of Syria.
Overtime video:
