On the cusp of the 2024 US presidential election, only one thing looks certain: the next US president is going to inherit two major ongoing wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe. And right now, these wars appear to be expanding, not shrinking.

Join Jack and Julia for a thoughtful discussion about these ongoing conflicts and what their outcome might mean for the future of global security. On this episode, we’ll consider:

• The latest status of the fight between Russia and Ukraine
• How the politics of regional states and global alliances are evolving and impacting the battle
• The role of diplomacy and what it might take to have an upcoming period of peace in both Ukraine and the Middle East