Two weeks into Operation Epic Fury, we break down what’s happening, what went wrong, and where this is all heading.
In this conversation:
- The unclear end goals: regime change, nuclear disarmament, or ballistic missile elimination?
- Who’s really driving this — the U.S. or Israel?
- The Strait of Hormuz crisis and why the economic fallout was entirely predictable
- How Gulf States like Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE are caught in the crossfire
- Rising oil and food prices hitting pocketbooks worldwide
- The Houthi wildcard and potential Red Sea disruptions
- Why this war may actually push Iran closer to a nuclear weapon
- What Putin gains while the world looks away from Ukraine Can Trump just declare victory and walk away?
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The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity.
Produced by Freddie Mallinson and Mislav Majcan. Recorded on March 17, 2026.
Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world.
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