Kevin Donegan
Retired U.S. Navy Vice Admiral and former commander of the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet, providing operational and naval expertise on convoy capabilities and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 20min
Iran Conflict: How Long, and How Bad?
Kevin Donegan, retired U.S. Navy vice admiral, explains naval options for escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Dennis Ross, longtime U.S. Middle East advisor, explores mediation, China and Russia’s leverage, and control of the strait. Sanam Vakil of Chatham House analyzes Iran’s regime calculations, sanctions dynamics, and why a quick resolution is unlikely.
Apr 4, 2026 • 47min
U.S. Searching for Crew Member After Iran Downs F-15
Andrew Jarecki, documentary filmmaker (The Alabama Solution) who used contraband phones to report from inside prisons. John Bolton, former national security advisor and diplomat, analyzing U.S. strategy toward Iran. John Garamendi, Democratic congressman on Armed Services, critiquing Pentagon information-sharing. Kevin Donegan, retired vice admiral, explaining combat search-and-rescue and air combat risks. They discuss the downed U.S. aircraft, rescue efforts, propaganda and political fallout.
