image sourced from original article at Yehuda Kurtzer speaks with Michael Koplow about whether leaders in the United States, Israel, and Iran are acting as rational players amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing tensions. They examine the competing political and strategic calculations shaping decisions in Washington, Jerusalem, and Tehran, questioning whether outside observers may be misreading the logic behind the conflict.
The discussion explores how domestic political pressures and rival visions of regional power influence each country's approach to war and diplomacy. Kurtzer and Koplow consider whether military achievements can be converted into durable strategic gains and how the conflict is reshaping the relationship between Israel and the United States.
They also reflect on the broader implications for American Jews, many of whom are balancing support for Israel's legitimacy with concern over its policies. The conversation highlights the uncertainty of the moment and the limits of traditional strategic thinking in a rapidly shifting regional landscape.
