Ed Cox analyzes the strategic use of military force and its impact on the global geopolitical order during a discussion about conflicts involving Iran, Russia, and China. Cox evaluates the effectiveness of targeted surgical strikes over broad regime change, citing historical examples of high-stakes decisions that prioritized disabling military infrastructure and eliminating key leaders like Soleimani. A significant portion of the conversation explores the economic and logistical leverage the United States exerts through the control of oil supplies, particularly regarding the "friendly takeover" of Cuba and the stabilization of Venezuela.

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