Jason Brownlee
Professor of government at the University of Texas at Austin and contributor to Catalyst; scholar of comparative politics and U.S. foreign policy with expertise on regime change and conflicts in the Middle East.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 47min
Trump’s Historic Blunder in Iran
Jason Brownlee, professor of government at UT Austin known for work on regime change and military interventions, discusses the US-Israeli war with Iran. He examines the lack of coherent objectives, why toppling Iran is unlikely to produce a pliable regime, and how pressure may push Iran toward greater armament. They also explore US tactical options, timing, and the risks to regional stability.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 47min
Confronting Capitalism: Trump’s Historic Blunder in Iran
Jason Brownlee, professor of government at UT Austin and scholar of regime change, discusses U.S.-Iran tensions. They examine the shaky justifications for the attack and why regime-change aims trump security claims. Conversation covers how U.S. pressure drives Iranian militarization, historical failures of imposed leadership, and why fragmenting Iran risks chaos rather than control.
