2 chapters across the catalog
Curry presents a theory that ISIS may be directed to invade Jordan, which would threaten King Abdullah and force a massive military response to protect Israel. They discuss Jordan's history as a buffer state and the potential for "Hollywood-style" media coverage of such an escalation. Dvorak counters that ISIS is likely intended to remain a buffer between Iraq and Iran to protect Kurdish oil interests.
Robert Gates on Putin's Historical Mission in Ukraine
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates provides a realistic assessment of Vladimir Putin's goals, arguing that Putin is not delusional but driven by a "historical mission" to protect ethnic Russians and recreate a buffer of states around Russia. Gates identifies Kiev as the "linchpin" of the Russian Empire, dating back 1,000 years.
