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From Houthi ship attacks to the spectre of Iranian aggression, the Middle East seems set to become the next front for violent conflict. Could the turbulent history of the region tell us something about what its future holds? Join These Times’ Tom McTague and Helen Thompson for the first live recording of their hit podcast.
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SubscribeYour comments about the Carter Doctrine in the Persian Gulf were particularly relevant for the present situation with Iran, Israel and the U.S.
I would have liked to have heard more about the Ottoman Empire and its decline. I read A Peace to End All Peace many years ago and it provided a good foundation.
Thanks for the work you do! Very helpful.