Bored of War: Episode 27
John Ellis and Richard Haass discuss the latest on multiple wars, actual and political. They review the absence of good options for ending the war with Iran, noting that wars dont necessarily end when...
10 Touko 27min
More Stress than Strategy: Episode 26
Alternate Shots returns with John Ellis and Richard Haass examining a geopolitical and domestic political landscape defined by drift. The crisis surrounding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz underscores a...
5 Touko 27min
Two Wars & A King: Episode 25
In this episode of Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass tackle two wars, a Royal visit, and the world of sports. The conversation starts with the Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Horm...
28 Huhti 25min
Cautious Optimism: Episode 24
In this episode of Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass navigate a tumultuous week where cautious optimism collided with geopolitical reality. The conversation ranges from Iran and the fragi...
19 Huhti 27min
Strait Talk Everywhere But the SitRoom: Episode 23
In this episode of Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass dissect a ceasefire that exists mostly on paper and a war that has created more problems than it has solved. The Strait of Hormuz has g...
9 Huhti 21min
Losing the Battle, Winning the War: Episode 22
In this episode of Alternate Shots, hosts John Ellis and Richard Haass dissect a familiar American illusion: that battlefield dominance equals strategic victory. Yes, Iran has taken a beating; but, as...
3 Huhti 27min
Strait Talk or Dire Straits: Episode 21
War, markets, and maritime choke points collide in this brisk tour of a Middle East crisis that could empty gas tanks worldwide. John Ellis and Richard Haass unpack whether the U.S. has really clipped...
22 Maalis 27min
It Takes Three to Tango: Episode 20
In this episode of Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass dissect the messy endgame of the US-Israeli war with Iran. They discuss leverage, informal and formal ceasefires, and strategy. The con...
10 Maalis 26min
