John Hoffman
Research Fellow in Defense and Foreign Policy Studies at Cato. Closely follows U.S. foreign policy when it comes to Israel and Iran.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 22min
U.S. Involvement in Israel's Iran Attack; the View from Tehran: Iranian Professor on Reactions to Strikes; CATO Analysts on Dangers and War Escalations
Glenn welcomes Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian-American academic based in Tehran, alongside Cato Institute experts Justin Logan and John Hoffman. They delve into the U.S.'s role in Israel's military actions against Iran, examining the local reactions in Iran and the broader implications for foreign policy. The guests analyze the risks of escalation, the historical context of this conflict, and critique Western narratives about Iran. They emphasize the urgency for restraint in U.S. military strategies amidst rising tensions.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 60min
March 31, 2026 - Robert Kuttner | Jon Hoffman | Sidney Blumenthal
Sidney Blumenthal, veteran journalist and former senior advisor in Washington. John (Jon) Hoffman, Cato Institute policy analyst and Middle East scholar. Robert Kuttner, investigative journalist and political economy expert. They debate Trump’s Iran dilemma, risks of military escalation, operational limits of grand plans, regional fallout and humanitarian consequences, and how political dynamics may trap U.S. policy.
