The REAL Reason Nuclear War Is Closer Than You Think

Ex-CIA spy Andrew Bustamante, nuclear war expert Annie Jacobsen, and Iran specialist Benjamin Radd reveal why the strikes on Iran may only be the beginning of a much darker period for America and the world. Andrew warns that the United States is entering one of its most dangerous decades in history, driven by the collapse of international norms, the rise of AI in warfare, and a shift toward authoritarian leadership that will outlast any single president.

Annie explains why she now questions whether any world leader can be trusted with nuclear weapons, including a scenario where a dying Vladimir Putin has nothing left to lose. She describes how the current administration has shattered restraints on presidential power in ways that embolden every authoritarian ruler on earth, and why the desensitisation to extreme actions is the most dangerous trend of all.

They break down why Iran is striking Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar as part of a pain-sharing strategy designed to force the US to stop, how Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis could sustain years of conflict even after the main war ends, and why the power vacuum in Iran could be flooded by Russia and China. Andrew reveals his biggest concern is not Trump himself but whoever comes after him and inherits an authoritarian playbook with even more legitimacy than before.

Discover:

• Why a former CIA spy believes America is entering its darkest decade

• The deathbed Putin scenario and why it keeps nuclear experts up at night

• How AI is being integrated into military systems faster than anyone expected

• Why Iran is attacking Dubai, Saudi Arabia, and neighbouring states

• What happens when Trump leaves office and who inherits the chaos

• Why the shattering of international norms emboldens every authoritarian on earth

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