Geopolitics of the Olympics & Iran's Deal Dilemma
February 5, 2026
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Summary
The geopolitics of the Winter Olympics and a pivotal moment in U.S.-Iran diplomacy. As global attention turns to the Games and the possibility of U.S. military action in Iran, Jake and Jon:
Explore how sport, soft power, and international conflict intersect.
Run a Red Team/Blue Team exercise from Iran’s perspective as nuclear negotiations with the U.S. get underway in Oman. Taking on the roles of Iranian advisers to the Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, they weigh the risks of striking a deal against the dangers of refusal.
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