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Who Needs The Bomb?
The Purpose of Nuclear Deterrence.
October 20, 2026
Published July 2, 2025
For years, Iran has encircled Israel with a coordinated axis of militant proxies — Hamas, Hezbollah, and militias across the region — designed to weaken the Jewish state through asymmetric warfare and sustained attrition. The strategy has transformed Israel’s security map into a theater of constant strategic pressure. By examining the structure and purpose of Iran’s proxy network, we gain essential insight into the origins of today’s regional instability and the nature of the modern conflict Israel faces.
Recorded on August 14, 2024.
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