Total war in Iran | Dr Scott Burchill

In Episode 49, Dr Scott Burchill — Honorary Fellow in International Relations at Deakin University — delivers a realist analysis of the 2026 Iran war: US carpet bombing of Tehran, Iranian missile successes, coalition air dominance, censored damage footage, Trump’s chaotic leadership (Pahlavi, Rubio, Hegseth), Iran’s GCC strategy, mosaic defence vs US power, French/NATO creep, Australia’s strong OECD support, legality ignored amid escalation, Beltway leaks and Israeli influence, congressional boot fears, Trump’s ally berating, wider risks, religious framing, Greater Israel realism vs delusion, and whether Trump’s Persia ambitions make strategic sense.

Podcast Details:
Duration: ~74m | Release Date: Friday, March 06, 2026 | Guest: Dr Scott Burchill – Honorary Fellow, Deakin University

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