Victoria Coates | Former Deputy National Security Advisor Unpacks Economic D-Day for Iran & Trade War with Canada
Summary
Sid speaks with Victoria Coates, who discusses her upcoming trip to Israel for the U.S. Embassy’s 250th anniversary. They analyze the shift in U.S. strategy toward Iran from military to economic pressure, highlighting potential banking collapses and regional unrest. The conversation also covers trade tensions with Canada and the uncertain outcome of Israel’s upcoming election involving Benjamin Netanyahu.
Topics discussed
Intro: WABC Gala, Brahmi Pasta, and Resorts World ads
Victoria Coates joins from Vegas; US Embassy in Jerusalem
Shift from military to economic pressure on Iran
Iran's banking sector collapse and potential unrest
Regional partners like UAE and Azerbaijan in Iran strategy
US-Canada trade tensions and Mark Carney's politics
Israeli election polls and Netanyahu's political legacy
Democracy, leadership transitions, and closing remarks
Outro: Show credits and repeat advertisements
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