Jon Wolfsthal

Jon Wolfsthal, former U.S. nuclear policy official who advises on arms control, and Joe Cirincione, veteran nonproliferation advocate, discuss soaring risks from recent U.S. moves and Middle East tensions. They examine how past treaties restrained threats, consequences of withdrawal, missiles and regional support, spending priorities, constitutional limits on war powers, and the need to redesign national security.

Jon Wolfsthal, nuclear policy specialist and former official, explains technical risks around strikes on Iran. Ed Luce, Financial Times columnist, links U.S. actions to wider strategic and political consequences. Joe Cirincione, arms-control analyst, outlines nonproliferation and escalation dangers. They discuss nuclear proliferation incentives, regional escalation tactics, risks of ground intervention, and who is driving the policy.

Jon Wolfsthal, arms-control specialist with government and think-tank experience, and Joe Cirincione, longtime nuclear policy advocate, join to talk Iran, nuclear capabilities, and rising Middle East tensions. They discuss claims about Iran’s program, the politics behind treaty rollbacks, the collapse of New START, and the broader risks of renewed nuclear competition and regional proliferation.

Joe Cirincione, a seasoned nuclear policy expert, and Jon Wolfsthal, a former White House national security official, dive deep into the alarming shift of U.S. foreign policy toward Russia. They explore how this realignment threatens global nuclear security, undermines long-standing alliances, and raises questions about NATO’s stability. The duo discusses the potential erosion of U.S. credibility, risks of European defense autonomy, and the dire implications of cutting arms control efforts. This riveting conversation warns of the precarious future of international relations.

Gen. Mark Hertling, a retired U.S. Army general with expertise in military strategy, Jon Wolfsthal, a former senior U.S. nonproliferation official, and Steven Cook, a Middle East policy analyst, dive deep into the implications of America's striking Iran. They discuss the operational details of the airstrikes, the uncertainties surrounding damage assessments, and the potential for regional escalation. The panel highlights the risks posed by Iranian retaliation, and the broader geopolitical dynamics with Russia and China in play, emphasizing the heightened threat of nuclear proliferation.