Eliot A. Cohen

Eliot Cohen, Johns Hopkins professor emeritus and national-security scholar, provides expert analysis on U.S. strategy toward Iran. He outlines two common policy mistakes and discusses Israel’s role and military contributions. He examines how allies shaped U.S. choices and considers the realistic prospects for regime change in Iran.

In this engaging conversation, Eliot A. Cohen, former Counselor of the U.S. State Department, and Phillips O'Brien, a Strategic Studies expert at St Andrews, dissect vital failures in Western intelligence analysis regarding the Ukraine conflict. They argue that misjudging Ukrainian resilience led to flawed predictions of a quick Russian victory. The pair emphasize the need for diverse analytical perspectives to improve future military strategies. They also delve into the motivations of war leaders, particularly Putin, and discuss the broader implications of nuclear deterrence in modern warfare.