Victor Davis Hanson: Trump must set up an Iranian government-in-exile
Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel’s diplomatic reporterWelcome to The Times of Israel’s Lazar Focus. Each Friday, join host diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman for a deep dive into what’s behind the news that spins the globe.This week, we want to take a broad look at the direction of US foreign policy.How does domestic politics affect America’s ability to wage war? Is a moderate bump in gas prices enough to keep US President Donald Trump from achieving his goals against Iran? What changes after the midterms?We also want to examine the nose-dive in support for Israel among Democrats, and the rise in antisemitism on the right wing of the Republican Party.Prof. Victor Davis Hanson is one of the most prolific and well-known American historians. Trained as a classicist, he has written extensively on ancient and modern warfare. He also has unique insights into the currents driving US politics.Hanson said that…
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In a discussion on The Times of Israel's "Lazar Focus" podcast, historian Victor Davis Hanson analyzed US foreign policy and domestic politics. He suggested that midterm elections often impact foreign policy, potentially leading to impeachment hearings for President Trump if Republicans lose the House. Hanson noted that Americans support military action but desire it to be "short, and out of the Middle East especially."
- Hanson argued that the Democratic Socialists' phenomenon is unique due to its combination with an Islamist element, stating, "What unites them is they hate Western civilization. They hate capitalism... They hate Israel. And I’ll be candid. I think they hate Jews as well."
- Regarding Iran, Hanson advocated for the US to establish a transitional government-in-exile in a nearby Arab country, funding it with frozen Iranian regime assets to "sow the seeds of dissension." He believes further talks with the current Iranian regime are "completely futile."
- He also asserted that prioritizing the Palestinian cause is a "Western elite fetish in Europe and the United States."
- Hanson concluded that Israel is in a strong diplomatic and military position, while Iran, Russia, and China are economically and demographically weakening.
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