Summary

In this podcast episode, Jim Robbins discusses the recent Iranian proxy attack on a US installation in Jordan and the Biden administration's response. He critiques the administration's approach to dealing with Iran's provocations and proposes a more assertive strategy.

Topics discussed:

• Iranian proxies' attack on a US installation in northeast Jordan
• Biden administration's reported plans for a campaign in response
• Statements from National Security Council spokesman John Kirby and an unnamed US official regarding the attack
• Proportionality as deterrence strategy

References:

The Institute of World Politics (https://www.iwp.edu/)